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    Articles by Allen Leister
    Allen Leister / The Daily World 
Hundreds of people crowded into the main venue of the Ocean Shores Convention Center to taste and vote on the best clam chowder during the 15th annual Razor Clam and Seafood Festival on Friday, March 17 through Sunday, March 19. Participants judged chowder from seven different dining establishments local to Ocean Shores.
    Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival sees high temps...
    By Allen Leister • March 21, 2023 11:30 am

    Highlights included chowder tasting, crab feed, craft vendors, and more

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    Despite stagnant gas prices across Washington and nationwide for the better part of the last month, Grays Harbor County drivers like Dave Hawtrone could see some monetary relief the next time he needs a fill up due to decreasing prices in oil and economic turbulence.
    Gas prices remain stagnant amid tumbling stock and...
    By Allen Leister • March 18, 2023 1:30 am

    Data suggests consumers could see pump costs decrease if the pattern continues

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    Allen Leister / The Daily World
#10 David Quigg, the owner of Quigg & Co Real Estate, attempts a mid-range jumper over #40 Karter Zillyette of the Grays Harbor Hawks’ White Hawks lineup in the first game of the 11th annual Celebrity Basketball Game & Fundraiser.
    11th annual celebrity basketball game draws massive crowd
    By Allen Leister • March 13, 2023 5:30 pm

    Auction and raffle fundraiser rakes in more than $15,000 for Grays Harbor Hawks

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    Daily World File Photos 
Trial for multiple counts of identity theft levied against Jordan Bowers was delayed on Monday, March 13 during a trial readiness hearing at the Grays Harbor Superior Court due to state prosecutors being granted a motion of continuance. The new trial date has been slated for May 2 and is expected to last up to four days.
    Identity theft trial for Jordan Bowers delayed
    By Allen Leister • March 13, 2023 5:00 pm

    State granted motion of continuance to May 2 by order of judge; plea deal still available

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    Children from ages six to 11 used their imaginations to build their lego creations alongside their fellow peers and parents during Lego Club at the Montesano Timberland Regional Library on Wednesday, March 8. (Allen Leister / The Daily World)
    Unleashing your inner engineer; one brick at a...
    By Allen Leister • March 11, 2023 1:30 am

    Montesano Lego Club sees high engagement from local youth

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    Allen Leister / The Daily World
More than 30 women gathered for Women & Wings to celebrate and reflect women’s empowerment as well as enjoy deep-fried chicken wings during International Women’s Day at Shujacks Bar & Grill, in Elma.
    Women supporting women
    By Allen Leister • March 11, 2023 1:30 am

    Grays Harbor women come together in recognition of International Women’s Day

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    Photo Courtesy of ESD
Grays Harbor County saw its unemployment rate rise for the fourth consecutive month to 8.8% in January, positioning the county as the seventh highest jobless rate across the state, according to new data released by the Washington Employment Securities Department. The increase is 1.2% higher than what was reported in December 2022
    Grays Harbor jumps to 8.8 percent unemployment; 7th...
    By Allen Leister • March 9, 2023 1:30 am

    Jobless rate drops to 53-year low nationwide while Washington continues to climb

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    Former Seahawks great Lofa Tatupu is one of the celebrities featured at the Grays Harbor Hawks 11th annual celebrity basketball game and fundraiser, from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, at Aberdeen High School.
The Seattle Times
    Grays Harbor Hawks celebrity basketball game and fundraiser...
    By Allen Leister • March 8, 2023 1:30 am

    Event will feature auctions, raffles, as well as local and professional celebrities

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    More than 70 Elma School District voters gathered to express their frustration over the community rejection of a proposed $66 million bond during the annual Long-Range Facilities Meeting on Wednesday, March 1, at the Elma Elementary School cafeteria. Attendees discussed what was wrong with the bond, how community engagement needs to increase and were given financial details of the district by Superintendent Chris Nesmith (standing, right). (Allen Leister / The Daily World)
    Tensions rise at Elma School District meeting
    By Allen Leister • March 7, 2023 1:30 am

    Residents express frustrations in first gathering since school bond failure

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    Daily World File Photo 
Jordan Bowers, the biological mother and prime suspect of missing 6-year-old Oakley Carlson, had her omnibus order signed by presiding Judge David Mistachkin. Bowers will now face trial for multiple charges of identity theft starting at 8:15 a.m. on March 21 at the Grays Harbor Superior Court, in Montesano.
    Omnibus order for Jordan Bowers signed; trial to...
    By Allen Leister • March 7, 2023 1:30 am

    Bowers’ attorney claims that the defense will be “general denial” of all charges

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    Allen Leister / The Daily World
McCleary Timberland Library hosted a grand re-opening ceremony on Thursday, March 2, in McCleary. The gathering, which saw members of Timberland Regional Libraries, Greater Grays Harbor Inc., and other patrons, celebrated the $250,000 remodeling of the small rural town library which included new paint, flooring, lighting and multiple other improvements.
    McCleary Timberland Library hosts grand re-opening ceremony
    By Allen Leister • March 4, 2023 1:30 am

    Library underwent quarter million dollar interior remodel to improve lighting, flooring, and more

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    Photo Courtesy from the Office of the Secretary of State
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs sat down with The Daily World to discuss his 2022 special election victory, election security concerns and some goals he wishes to accomplish before his term is set to expire in less than two years.
    A lot to do and not much time...
    By Allen Leister • March 4, 2023 1:30 am

    Sec. of State Steve Hobbs talks about his future plans with term set to expire

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    Daily World File Photo 
Jordan Bowers, the biological mother and a prime suspect in the disappearance of 6-year-old Oakley Carlson, had her omnibus hearing regarding charges of identity theft postponed for a second consecutive week. It remains unclear whether the delays could affect the starting date of the trial.
    Jordan Bowers’ omnibus agreement postponed again
    By Allen Leister • February 28, 2023 1:30 am

    No current indication that delays will push back scheduled trial date of March 21

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    • One hospitalized following car crash on Sumner
    • Hoquiam drawbridge temporarily disabled by electrical fault Monday
    • Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival sees high temps and turnout
    • Monday Roundup: Aberdeen beats Black Hills for fourth-straight shutout victory

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