{ "city": "Wahkiakum County", "state": "Washington", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/co.wahkiakum.wa.us/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Wahkiakum County Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission will continue reviewing Comprehensive Plan Elements 6‑8", "summary": "The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will approve the agenda and the meeting minutes from May 28 and June 25, 2026. A public comment period will be offered. The commission will then continue its discussion of the Comprehensive Plan update, focusing on Elements 6, 7, and 8 (pages 175‑221). No other actions are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-1066", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Fair Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-1068", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners consider ownership of Ma’uka Lani Drive and jail ventilation project", "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will discuss assuming ownership of Ma’uka Lani Drive and courthouse operating hours. The body is also reviewing contracts for behavioral health funding, 911 services, and a jail sally port door project.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1067", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Noxious Weed Control Board", "headline": "Wahkiakum County Commissioners to discuss EMS levy renewal and county contracts", "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will meet to decide on a 6-year EMS levy renewal and a roadside mowing contract with Bush Whacker’s LLC. The board will also consider a short plat for duplex-to-condominium conversion and health department agreements.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-1064", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Board approves $187,146 voucher payment", "summary": "The Wahkiakum County Board will adopt the consent agenda, including a voucher approval for $187,146.00 and a resolution authorizing $28,085.73 from the Electronic Communications Cumulative Reserve Fund. New business items include amendments to Fair Board capital project grant agreements, a resolution to renew the six‑year EMS levy, a public works contract for roadside mowing, and a short plat request to convert duplex units into condominiums. The Health & Human Services department will discuss a budget amendment for a temporary full‑time office assistant and an agreement for online food‑worker training with the Tacoma‑Pierce County Health Department.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-1065", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-1065", "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Fair Board", "headline": "Wahkiakum County Fair Board to discuss fair pricing and contracts", "summary": "The Fair Board will meet to review reports from the Fair Manager and various committees. The body will discuss old business regarding grounds modifications and rental prices, as well as new business concerning fair pass pricing and the Fair Foundation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1063", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Board approves vouchers and discusses rate increases", "summary": "The Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners will consider approving vouchers totaling nearly $1 million and discuss proposed rate increases from a sanitation service. The meeting includes a public hearing on an open space application and a bid acceptance for roadside mowing.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1061", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07072026-1061", "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1049", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Wahkiakum County Commissioners meeting adjourned to July 14", "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 7, 2026, was adjourned. The meeting is rescheduled for July 14, 2026, to attend the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments, Regional Information Forum Meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1062", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Noxious Weed Control Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1060", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Wahkiakum County Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to continue review of Comprehensive Plan Element 6", "summary": "The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will meet to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update. The body is scheduled to review pages 175-183 of Element 6.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-1048", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Fair Board", "headline": "Fair Board votes to fill vacant President and Treasurer positions", "summary": "The Wahkiakum County Fair Board will discuss board vacancies, bond procedures, and administrative matters. Members will vote to fill the President and Treasurer roles. Additional items include approving a Facebook administrator, reviewing food vendor booth assignments, and scheduling future meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1056", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06242026-1056", "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1050", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06232026-1050", "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Wahkiakum County Commissioners to consider Open Space application", "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss appointments for the Upper Grays River Community Forest and Fair Board vacancies. The board is also scheduling a public hearing for an Open Space application for a 5.3-acre parcel.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1047", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-1047", "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Fair Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-1055", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-1055", "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Wahkiakum County Commissioners to review health and public works contracts", "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will discuss professional services agreements for the Employ Wahkiakum program and senior assistance. The meeting includes a call for roadside mowing bids and a report on timber sales from the Department of Natural Resources.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1046", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-1046", "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Wahkiakum County Commissioners to review liquor and marijuana license renewals", "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will consider license renewals for several local businesses and discuss landscape maintenance contracts. The meeting includes a tentative executive session to evaluate complaints against a public employee.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1045", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-1045", "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Noxious Weed Control Board", "headline": "Noxious Weed Board to discuss aquatic bids and cell phone business", "summary": "The Noxious Weed Control Board will meet to review aquatic bids and discuss cell phone business. The board will also consider the approval of vouchers and the minutes from the May 4, 2026, meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-1044", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-1044", "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Wahkiakum County Planning Commission", "headline": "Commission will vote on the Logsdon Open Space application for a 5.3‑acre parcel", "summary": "The Wahkiakum County Planning Commission will consider three items at its May 28 meeting: a public comment period, a vote on the Logsdon Open Space application for Parcel #311006420002 (5.3 acres at 1908 WSR 4, Skamokawa), and a review of the Trott Dock shoreline permit (application #2026‑0002). The commission will not vote on the shoreline permit at this meeting but will discuss it. The meeting will also continue discussion of Comprehensive Plan Element 6, pages 165‑183.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-1027", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Wahkiakum County Commissioners to interview and potentially appoint Fairgrounds Manager", "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will evaluate five applicants for the Fairgrounds Manager position during an executive session. The board is also reviewing landscape maintenance bids and a project agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1043", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-1043", "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Board approves vouchers and bids for county projects", "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will approve routine items including meeting minutes and a voucher for $138,183.41. The meeting includes bid openings for landscape maintenance and a contract for a jail toilet replacement project.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-1029", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-1029", "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Fair Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-1054", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132026-1054", "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to attend Regional Information Forum meeting", "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners has adjourned their regular meeting to attend the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments Regional Information Forum. The meeting will take place at the Wahkiakum Courthouse.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1025", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Wahkiakum County Commissioners to discuss fairgrounds operations and workforce agreement", "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss fairgrounds vacancies and the process for filling the Fair Manager position. The board is also considering an updated workforce agreement and a contract amendment for non-emergency medical transportation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1026", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-1026", "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Wahkiakum County Commissioners to discuss disaster loans and land acquisition", "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will review a disaster loan program for winter storm damages and a property acquisition notice from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The body is also considering several fund expenditures and bids for landscape maintenance.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-1024", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-1024", "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Noxious Weed Control Board", "headline": "Noxious Weed Board to discuss and award aquatic bids", "summary": "The Noxious Weed Control Board will meet to review aquatic bids and potentially award a contract. The board will also review the manager's written report and approve vouchers.", "agenda_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-1023", "minutes_url": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-1023", "source": "https://www.co.wahkiakum.wa.us/AgendaCenter" } ] }