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    Articles by Allen Leister
    Promoting his newest true crime history novel regarding the 1935 George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping, Bryan Johnston (standing) told the story of the historical event while also providing visual documents and illustrations to the more than two dozen audience members in attendance at the Elma Timberland Library on Saturday, Feb. 4, in Elma. (Allen Leister / The Daily World)
    Book signing draws dozens to Elma Timberland Library
    By Allen Leister • February 7, 2023 1:30 am

    True crime and history author Bryan Johnston showcased his newest novel to the audience

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    Elma Timberland Library to hold booking signing event
    By Allen Leister • February 3, 2023 1:30 am

    Guests will have the ability to meet and greet true crime and history author Bryan Johnston

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    2023 Pair of Hearts Ball fundraiser to begin Feb. 11
    2023 Pair of Hearts Ball fundraiser to begin...
    By Allen Leister • February 1, 2023 1:30 am

    Auction proceeds to help fund Grays Harbor organization dedicated to providing child welfare

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    2nd annual ‘Love is in the Air Bazaar’ to be held Saturday at McCleary VFW Hall
    2nd annual ‘Love is in the Air Bazaar’...
    By Allen Leister • February 1, 2023 1:30 am

    From 20 unique vendors to raffle items, options run deep for people looking to support veterans

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Howard Carter, a 99-year-old Montesano resident and World War II veteran, spends most of his weekday mornings at the Montesano Senior Center drinking coffee and chatting with his wife Beverly and some of their friends.
    Highlighting those whose sacrifice gave us our future
    By Allen Leister • February 1, 2023 1:30 am

    99-year-old Montesano World War 2 vet lives his American Dream, 80 years after serving

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    Allen Leister / The Daily World
The first designs of what the Elma Police Station remodel shown to the public.
    Finding a new home in a growing community
    By Allen Leister • January 31, 2023 1:30 am

    Despite new architectural designs, the hope of relocating Elma PD remains cloudy

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Natalie Perry (standing at podium), a Montesano resident, presented to the Montesano City Council her rationale for the city to discontinue water fluoridation in the public water supply, a process that’s been ongoing since 1961.
    Fluoride Presentation sparks in-depth conversation in Montesano
    By Allen Leister • January 26, 2023 11:30 am

    City Council holds debate panel to determine future of water fluoridation

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    For the third consecutive month, Grays Harbor County saw an increase to its unemployment rate, which now stands at 7.6%, as of the December 2022 statistics provided by the Employment Services Department. Washington state unemployment increased to 4.2% while the national unemployment rate decreased to 3.5% (Photo Courtesy of ESD)
    Unemployment throughout the Harbor rises for third consecutive...
    By Allen Leister • January 25, 2023 10:00 am

    Grays Harbor County tied for the eighth-highest unemployment rate at 7.6%

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    Jordan Bowers
    Jordan Bowers pleads ‘Not Guilty’ for identity theft;...
    By Allen Leister • January 23, 2023 7:30 pm

    Judge denies supervision request again and raises bail following case review

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    Allen Leister / The Daily World
For the ninth time since December 2021, community members gathered outside the Grays Harbor County Jail to advocate for the whereabouts of missing 6-year-old Oakley Carlson. The chants were directed toward Oakley’s biological mother Jordan Bowers, a prime suspect in the disappearance of her daughter. Bowers is on trial for identity theft.
    ‘Kids don’t just disappear’
    By Allen Leister • January 23, 2023 7:30 pm

    Oakley Carlson gathering draws dozens of supporters to Montesano

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    Arguably the main appeal of the Baked Potato Feed and Dollar Auction fundraiser for the Grays Harbor Timberwolves on Saturday, Jan 21, in Aberdeen, came from the unique lottery-style live auction. Beth Torseth (light blue shirt) led the auction and gave bidders their numbers depending on how many dollars they were willing to give. (Allen Leister / The Daily World)
    Grays Harbor Timberwolves fundraiser generates more than $4,000
    By Allen Leister • January 23, 2023 7:00 pm

    Event draws large crowd for baked potato bar as well as live and silent auctions

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    Allen Leister / The Daily World 
Over 20 wine tasting vendors from notable wineries in Western and Eastern Washington were present at the 14th annual Elma Winter Wine Festival on Saturday, Jan. 21. Guests were given samples of a variety of different wine blends thoughout the venue.
    Winter Wine Festival returns after two-year hiatus; draws...
    By Allen Leister • January 23, 2023 7:00 pm

    From unique wine blends, live music and sweet treats, options ran aplenty for people looking for fun

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    Oakley Carlson
    ‘Oakley Carlson Act’ introduced in the Washington Legislature
    By Allen Leister • January 20, 2023 1:30 am

    H.B. 1397, spearheaded by 19th District Rep. Jim Walsh, would provide new oversight of child welfare

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