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    Articles by Allen Leister
    Small business boost applications extended to Feb. 3 for East County
    Small business boost applications extended to Feb. 3...
    By Allen Leister • January 20, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    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.
    Gathering for Oakley Carlson set for Sunday in...
    By Allen Leister • January 19, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    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)
    Jordan Bowers faces potential 15-year sentence for identity...
    By Allen Leister • January 18, 2023 11:12 am

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

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    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.
    Jordan Bowers, biological mother of missing Oakley Carlson,...
    By Allen Leister • January 17, 2023 1:30 am

    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
    New business in Montesano set to debut early...
    By Allen Leister • January 14, 2023 1:30 am

    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
    Grays Harbor County Commissioners approve bid for a...
    By Allen Leister • January 11, 2023 6:00 pm

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

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    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)
    Cosmo Specialty Fibers receives new ownership group
    By Allen Leister • January 22, 2023 11:38 am

    Goal is for March reopening pending financial audits and repair completions

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    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)
    Giving back to the community
    By Allen Leister • January 10, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    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.
    Grays Harbor Fire Protection District 17 levy passes...
    By Allen Leister • November 30, 2022 1:30 am

    Money to be used to address deferred maintenance and fixing apparatus

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    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.
    Twin Harbors Wildlife Center recieves $15,000 grant
    By Allen Leister • November 26, 2022 1:30 am

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

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    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)
    Community Health Needs Assessment highlights community forum
    By Allen Leister • November 19, 2022 1:30 am

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

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    Election bug
    Familiar faces poised to win county races
    By Allen Leister • November 19, 2022 1:30 am

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

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    Elma School Board looking to fill position
    Elma School Board looking to fill position
    By Allen Leister • November 17, 2022 1:30 am

    District 1 chair opened following boardmember resignation

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