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Washington State Patrol On June 18, while on duty and responding to a call McCleary Police Officer Edward Owen struck a pedestrian as the person crossed the street. The pedestrian was transported to Summit Medical Center with scraped knees and fractured nose cartilage. Owen was cited for using a personal electronic device while driving. On June 18, while on duty and responding to a call McCleary Police Officer Edward Owen struck a pedestrian as the person crossed the street. The pedestrian was transported to Summit Medical Center with scraped knees and fractured nose cartilage. Owen was cited for using a personal electronic device while driving. (Washington State Patrol)

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McCleary police office cited after pedestrian collision

On June 18, the McCleary Police Department posted on Facebook that an “on-duty officer with the McCleary Police…

Andrea Watts / The Daily World In honor of being recognized as the 2026 Tree Farmer of the Year by the Washington Tree Farm Program, Wild Thyme Farm held a public tour on Aug. 9. On behalf of his family, John Henrikson accepted a letter, plaque and walking stick presented by Keith Townsend, co-chair of the Washington Tree Farm Program, and Bob Obedzinski, the central west inspector coordinator for the Washington Tree Farm Program.

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Celebrating Wild Thyme Tree Farm’s dedication to forestry

Of the over 50 people choosing to spend their Sunday afternoon at Oakville-based Wild Thyme Farm, many raised…

Andrea Watts / The Daily World At the Boundary Review Board meeting held on Aug. 5, opponents of annexing the 42.65-acre parcel into the city of McCleary cited the traffic impacts that would affect homeowners living in the two subdivisions that abut the parcel.

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Boundary review board holds meeting for McCleary annexation petition

For the Boundary Review Board’s Aug. 5 meeting, the only agenda item was a public hearing for the…

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McCleary police officer Randy Bunch placed on leave

At the city of McCleary special City Council meeting held on July 29, Mayor Brycen Huff provided a…

Andrea Watts / The Daily World At Elma’s National Night Out, Police Chief Tracy Gay handled the grilling. Although the East Grays Harbor Fire and Rescue left for a call, they returned in time for the softball game between the police and fire departments.

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Communities turn out for National Night Out events

In spite of the smokey haze and warm temperatures, residents turned out county-wide to connect with their neighbors…

Keith Krueger The 7th Street Kids’ second show of their summer season was Beetlejuice JR.

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7th Street Kids alumni return to 7th Street Theatre

This year marks the 35th anniversary of 7th Street Kids providing theater opportunities for Grays Harbor youth. Prior…

Andrea Watts / The Daily World Everlyn and Mark Gifford compete in the 4-H Stem activity pompom race.

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4-H Still Life in action

In the 4-H Still Life Display in the pavilion at the Grays Harbor County Fair, fairgoers had a…

Andrea Watts / The Daily World The house that Henry McCleary built for his plant manager in 1929 is on the market, and the McCleary Historical Society is exploring ways to acquire the house.

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McCleary Historical Society exploring expansion

In the fall of 2019, the McCleary Historical Society needed a new site for its museum. Since 1984,…

Andrea Watts / The Daily World On July 27, the quilts submitted to the Grays Harbor County Fair were judged by volunteers with the Department K Quilting. Judges scored a quilt on six categories: visual statement, pattern use and design, color, construction, quilting/ties and binding or edge.

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The art of quilt judging

Among the fair entries on display in the pavilion annex are the quilts. Each hangs from an overhead…

Andrea Watts / The Daily World From July 30 through Aug. 2, 7th Street Kids will perform Beetlejuice JR. (From left) Cason Braaten (Charles Deetz), Vivian Choate (Barbara Maitland), Henry DeTray (Adam Maitland), Adisyn Jones (Lydia Deetz) and Macie Leach (Delia Schlimmer)

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From the Wings: Don’t say his name three times

Beetlejuice JR. comes to the 7th Street Theatre

On July 27, McCleary Mayor Brycen Huff sent an email to the city staff tending his resignation. At last year’s National Night Out, Mayor Huff had the opportunity to see the McCleary Police Department’s drone in action. From left former McCleary City Administrator Jon Martin, Mayor Brycen Huff, Police Chief Ryan Miskell, Officer Jeff Seeman and Councilor Keith Klimek. McCleary Police Department

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McCleary Mayor Brycen Huff tenders resignation

After The Daily World’s Monday deadline for the Tuesday print edition, the paper learned that McCleary Mayor Brycen…

Tracie Hanson / 4-H Program During the Grays Harbor County Fair, the 4-H Still Life room will offer a full day of 4-H in Action sewing, craft and STEM activities that are led by 4-H youth.

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4-H Still Life Room offers full days of crafts, STEM activities and a presentation on zombie plants

Throughout the Grays Harbor Fair, the 4-H Still Life room has a full schedule of activities with opportunities…

On July 24, the city of McCleary rescinded its prior termination of Police Chief Ryan Miskell, which occurred on July 20, and placed him on paid administrative leave pending further administrative action. Also last week, the part-time police clerk and a police officer gave their two weeks' notice. (Andrea Watts / The Daily World)

Crime & Justice

McCleary Police Department in a state of turmoil

In addition to Police Chief Ryan Miskell being placed on paid administrative leave, a police clerk and police…