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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

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Grays Harbor Hawks celebrity basketball game and fundraiser set for March 11

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

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.

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Omnibus order for Jordan Bowers signed; trial to commence on March 21

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

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)

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Tensions rise at Elma School District meeting

Residents express frustrations in first gathering since school bond failure

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.

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A lot to do and not much time to do it

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

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.

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McCleary Timberland Library hosts grand re-opening ceremony

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

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.

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Jordan Bowers’ omnibus agreement postponed again

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

Oakley Carlson

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Legislature holds anticipated public hearing for Oakley Carlson Act

From emotional testimonies to financial concerns, H.B. 1397 sees conflicting perspectives

Photos by Allen Leister / The Daily World The 2023 Ocean Shores Renewed Antique Show saw hundreds of people gather inside the Ocean Shores Convention Center to browse and buy countless vintage and collector items from Friday, Feb. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 19.

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Antique show draws massive turnout in Ocean Shores

From vintage material to rare collectibles, options ran deep for guests to browse and buy

Courtesy photo / United States Department of Fish and Wildlife Potential findings by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA) and the National Marine Fisheries Service, could land the Olympic Peninsula Steelhead population on the Endangered Species Act as “endangered” or “threatened.” Recent studies suggest the listing could be key to the species survivability in the future.

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NOAA issues 90-day finding on Olympic Peninsula Steelhead

Possible outcomes include consideration for endangered species protection

Photo Courtesy of Dianne Hansen While antiques will be the main attraction at the Ocean Shores Renewed Antique Show, guests will also have the opportunity to check out some upcycled, vintage, whimsical, and one-of-a-kind items over the duration of the three-day event at the Ocean Shores Convention Center.

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Ocean Shores Renewed Antique Show to begin Feb. 17

Three-day event to feature ‘First Peek’ showing, antique appraising, and more than 20 vendors

Supporters of H.B. 1397 aka the ‘Oakley Carlson Act’ rallied for a silent gathering at the north steps of the Legislative Building on Friday, Feb. 10, in Olympia. The first committee hearing for the proposed legislative is slated to begin on Feb. 17 (Allen Leister / The Daily World)

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Oakley Carlson advocates crowd steps of Capitol to endorse H.B. 1397

Gathering marked the second anniversary since the missing girl’s last credible sighting

Allen Leister / The Daily World From Valentine’s Day decorations to handcrafted products such as soaps, jewelry and clothing among countless other items, the 2nd annual Love is in the Air Bazaar saw a higher than anticipated turnout in the McCleary VFW Hall on Saturday, Feb. 4.

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2nd annual Love is in the Air Bazaar a big hit in McCleary

Valentines Day themed event saw hundreds converge to McCleary VFW Hall

Oakley Carlson

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Oakley Carlson gathering to occur Friday at Washington Capitol

Event, comes exacty two years since the missing 6-year-old was last “credibly seen”