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Small business boost applications extended to Feb. 3 for East County

Greater Grays Harbor CEO cites low turnout as cause for extending the window to apply

Photo Courtesy of Jordan Wolfe As Jordan Bowers, a prime suspect in the disappearance of her 6-year-old daughter Oakley Carlson, faces a potential 15-year sentence for identity theft, another gathering to advocate for Oakley’s whereabouts will commence on Sunday, Jan. 22, in Montesano. This will be the ninth public gathering in support of Oakley since she was declared missing in December 2021. This photo is taken from a prior rally.

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Gathering for Oakley Carlson set for Sunday in Montesano

Oakley’s biological mother, Jordan Bowers, is currently on trial for identity theft

Jordan Bowers (on screen) appeared via Zoom in Grays Harbor Superior Court on Tuesday, Jan. 17 for her first hearing regarding four counts of identity theft. She faces up to 15 years in prison if found guilty on the charges. Prosecutors said there is no connection between the identity theft case and the investigation into Bowers missing 6-year-old daughter Oakley Carlson. (Allen Leister / The Daily World)

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Jordan Bowers faces potential 15-year sentence for identity theft

Prosecutors say the case has no ties to Bower’s missing daughter, Oakley Carlson

Daily World file photo Jordan Bowers (left) was arrested Sunday, Jan. 15, on four counts of identity theft immediately after being released for completing a nine-month sentence for child endangerment, unrelated to her missing six-year-old daughter Oakley Carlson (right). Oakley has been officially declared missing since Dec. 6, 2021, but was last seen confirmed alive nine months prior to that date.

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Jordan Bowers, biological mother of missing Oakley Carlson, arrested following release

Bowers, who completed a nine-month sentence for child endangerment, was charged with identity theft

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New business in Montesano set to debut early February

Owner says the goal for the store is to be meaningful for the community

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Grays Harbor County Commissioners approve bid for a new dog park

Project will cost north of a quarter million dollars; completion start still pending

Despite shutting down on Dec. 21, 2022, clarity appears to be approaching regarding a reopening of Cosmo Specialty Fibers Inc., in Cosmopolis. The pulp mills new ownership group, Charlestown Investments, says they are anticipating an end of March timeframe for reopening work for the more than 170 employees that were laid off after completion of financial audits and much needed repairs to the facility. (Daily World File Photo)

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Cosmo Specialty Fibers receives new ownership group

Goal is for March reopening pending financial audits and repair completions

Allen Leister / The Daily World Layne Bruner, the co-founder of Multi-Sport 360 Inc., said he garnered the idea of building a nonprofit organization after seeing the lack of athletic resources for kids in Grays Harbor. While the facility isn’t expected to be open until March, Bruner said more information will be available when the company’s website launches in early February. Layne Bruner (pictured), the co-founder of Multi-Sport 360 Inc., says he garnered the idea of building a nonprofit organization after seeing the lack of athletic resources for kids in Grays Harbor. While the facility isn’t expected to be open until March, Bruner says more information will be available when the company’s website launches in early February. (Allen Leister / The Daily World)

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Giving back to the community

Harborite to provide kids with athletic opportunities in resource-strapped county

Grays Harbor Fire Protection District 17 Grays Harbor Fire Protection District 17, which is based in Humptulips, learned Tuesday, Nov. 29 that it’s levy passed by 22 votes.

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Grays Harbor Fire Protection District 17 levy passes by 22 votes

Money to be used to address deferred maintenance and fixing apparatus

Twin Harbors Wildlife Center This eagle was brought in by the Quinault Indian Nation wildlife biologists and treated for seizures. He was then transferred to Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue for flight time and then returned to the Twin Harbors Wildlife Center in Montesano for release back on the Quinault tribal lands.

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Twin Harbors Wildlife Center recieves $15,000 grant

Reward will be used to build a mew to support the rehibilitation of raptors

Summit Pacific Medical Center CEO Josh Martin took the floor to unveil a three-year Community Health Needs Assessment during a community forum on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in Elma. The plan highlighted areas of concern in the community, health wise, and solutions to combat them. (Allen Leister / The Daily World)

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Community Health Needs Assessment highlights community forum

Summit Pacific Medical Center unveiled its three-year plan to address community health concerns

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Familiar faces poised to win county races

Less than 2,000 ballots remain uncounted according to election officials

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Elma School Board looking to fill position

District 1 chair opened following boardmember resignation