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Jordan Bowers, who has been charged with multiple counts of identity theft, will face trial. If convicted, Bowers could face six to eight years in prison. The confirmation of trials comes after numerous unsuccessful attempts to find common ground on plea agreement by state prosecutors and Bowers' defense attorney. (Daily World File Photo)

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Jordan Bowers to face trial for identity theft

Decision comes as state prosecutors and Bowers’ defense attorney were unable to reach plea agreement

McCleary Mayor Chris Miller McCleary Mayor Chris Miller

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Tensions flare at McCleary city council meeting

Mayor Chris Miller rejects claims of ‘targeting’ and ‘bullying’ city employees

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McCleary votes to change city council meeting schedule

Gatherings will now commence on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month

The Daily World File Photo Grays Harbor Young Professionals will be hosting the first of multiple planned “Community Cleanup” events on Saturday, April 22, in Aberdeen. The goal is to help give back to the community by cleaning up areas of downtown Aberdeen that are riddled with garbage.

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Cleaning up the neighborhood

GHYP to kick off its first community cleanup event in Aberdeen

Elma Chamber of Commerce In an effort to help clean up the city of Elma, local volunteers and city officials will kick off the second annual Elma Enhance cleanup on Saturday, April 22. Food and supplies will be provided to people who participate in the cleanup.

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Elma Enhance set to return this weekend

City officials and local volunteers to help clean up trash-ridden areas

Photos by Allen Leister / The Daily World Competing for a chance at bragging rights and money, the 33rd annual World Class Crab Races & Crab Feed saw hundreds of visitors and thousands of cheers for every race.

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Not too Crabby

Harborites enjoy crabtastic day in Westport

The Daily World file photo For the third hearing in as many weeks, state prosecutors and defense attorneys have failed to reach an agreement about the next steps in the identity theft charges levied against Jordan Bowers, the biological mother and a prime suspect in the disappearance of her 6-year-old daughter Oakley Carlson. Both sides will be given until Thursday, April 20 to determine whether the case will go to trial or result in a plea.

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Bowers pre-trial conference sees 3rd delay

Attorneys will have until later this week to come to an agreement

Elma Mayor Jim Sorensen

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Riding off into the sunset

Declining to run for third term Elma Mayor Jim Sorensen reflects on role as city leader

The Daily World file photo It’s shaping up to be a crab-centric day in Westport on Saturday, April 15, with the return of the Westport Crab Derby as well as the 33rd annual World Class Crab Feed and Crab Races. The Westport Marina events will see people compete for “money crabs” and fastest crab all while munching on fresh seafood.

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Westport Crab Derby set for Saturday

Festival will include money prizes, crab feed, and crab races

Daily World File Photo For the second week in a row, the pre-trial conference for Jordan Bowers has been delayed. The postponement comes amid continued negotiations between state prosecutors and Bowers’ defense attorney. Prosecutors have been adamant the case does not have any relation to the disappearance of 6-year-old Oakley Carlson.

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Pre-trial conference for Jordan Bowers delayed again

Continued negotiations stall hearing for the second consecutive week

Daily World File Photo Jordan Bowers, the biological mother and a prime suspect in the disappearance of missing 6-year-old Oakley Carlson, had her pre-trial conference hearing delayed one week as prosecutors continue to negotiate.

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Pre-trial conference for Jordan Bowers delayed

State granted set over for one week; trial still set for May 2

Allen Leister / The Daily World To celebrate and promote the establishment of Joy Hour, Greater Grays Harbor Inc. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, March 28, to commemorate the second gathering of the occasion at the Harborena, in Hoquiam. Joy Hour is designed to help build community connections, spread joy, as well as provide addiction prevention and recovery.

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Happy hour for the whole family

‘Joy Hour’ at the Harborena looks to build community fun and connection

Brenda Vail (left) and her husband Doug Gimby

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ALS fundraiser for local Harborite set for Friday

The event will feature an auction, live music, and promote awareness