[6] The community, lacking immediate access to local roads, was served by a steamer that traveled the Cowlitz River, bringing supplies to residents and in return, shipping grain and livestock to regional markets.

[5] A post office was established in 1882 and moved in 1890, shifting the town's center two miles north.

Proving successful, the community refurbished an unoccupied gas station and the library was moved into the larger building in 1993.

Salkum is among 8 locations that are part of an EV installation project on the White Pass Scenic Byway.

The program will stretch from the White Pass Ski Area to Chehalis and is run in partnership with Lewis County PUD, Twin Transit, state government agencies, and local community efforts.