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Issues with wetland delineation have arisen at this housing development site in Westport. The city hopes an independent study will provide clarity and consistency for permitting.
    Westport wants fresh eyes on wetlands
    By Clayton Franke • May 17, 2024 4:28 pm

    City commissions study to characterize wetlands throughout Westport

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    Rick Hole
    Rick Hole, former assessor, files for county commissioner...
    By Clayton Franke • May 17, 2024 10:55 am

    Lone Republican in District 2 race emphasizes public safety and job growth as top priorities

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    Clayton Franke / The Daily World
Pacific Northwest Renewable Energy will begin construction this year on a 40-acre wood pellet manufacturing facility at this property owned by the Port of Grays Harbor near its Terminal 3 dock in Hoquiam. The $250 million plant will take 24-30 months to build, the company said.
    ‘Big win for the Harbor’: Leaders celebrate pellet...
    By Clayton Franke • May 17, 2024 8:16 am

    Wood pellet facility estimated at $250 million and 50-60 jobs

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    Grays Harbor County Public Health
A rendering shows what Grays Harbor County Public Health’s mobile health van will look like when it arrives in June.
    Health department adds mobile health van
    By Clayton Franke • May 15, 2024 1:30 am

    Starting in June, van will bring exam room, vaccine clinics and supplies to rural areas

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    Southern Environmental Law Center
A Hoquiam pellet plant has received approval from the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency. The plant could be similar to this one pictured out of North Carolina.
    Hoquiam pellet plant approved for air quality permit
    By Clayton Franke • May 14, 2024 4:46 pm

    Approval finalized construction as air quality officials address slew of concerns over proposal

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    The Daily World file
Grays Harbor County Commissioners heard details of the city of Aberdeen’s proposal to develop a 100-bed homeless shelter village site in Junction City.
    County commissioners hear homeless shelter proposal
    By Clayton Franke • May 14, 2024 1:30 am

    Commissioners want discussion, problem-solving before awarding funds

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    Clayton Franke / The Daily World
Cascade Natural Gas Corporation’s pipeline expansion project, set for this summer, will cross the Wishkah River 10 feet below the riverbed and land at 2852 Wishkah Road.
    Natural gas company to bury small pipeline under...
    By Clayton Franke • May 13, 2024 8:00 am

    1.7-mile addition will reinforce capacity in Aberdeen; construction starts late summer

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    Gwen Mielke
A zebra, named “Sugar,” stands in an enclosure in North Bend on May 3, five days after it escaped from a trailer near I-90. Elma residents Larry and Gwen Mielke were called in to assist with the capture effort.
    Elma ranchers recount role in zebra capture
    By Clayton Franke • May 10, 2024 7:50 am

    Larry and Gwen Mielke of Milky Way Ranch helped corall famous escapee in North Bend

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    Clayton Franke / The Daily World
Alex Taylor, right, a sophomore in the North Shore School District, Lauren Nabahe, center, a native education program manager in King County, and Rain Gamble, a senior in the Seattle Public Schools district, walk down Point Brown Avenue in Ocean Shores on May 7 during an event to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.
    Native students, educators raise awareness for victims of...
    By Clayton Franke • May 8, 2024 6:16 pm

    ‘You are strong enough’ — North Beach MMIP event includes walk, personal stories

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    Elma Police Department file photo
Elma police located substances suspected to be methamphetamine and fentanyl during a drug bust on Feb. 19.
    Grays Harbor gears up to dish out opioid...
    By Clayton Franke • May 8, 2024 3:09 pm

    Local governments slated for $6.5M total, as of most recent settlement

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    Clayton Franke / The Daily World
Andrea Andrews’ fifth grade class at Lincoln Elementary in Hoquiam poses for a photo on May 2. The class recently lobbied Mason County Commissioners to adopt a resolution declaring protections for Bigfoot.
    Fifth graders three-peat on Sasquatch protections
    By Clayton Franke • May 7, 2024 1:30 am

    Bigfoot refuge now spans most of Olympic Peninsula, thanks to Hoquiam students

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    The Daily World file
The North Beach School District is seeking to recover from the “unspeakably hostile climate” that caused three resignations, including the superintendent, last month.
    School board members elaborate on reasons for resigning
    By Clayton Franke • May 2, 2024 1:30 am

    Board members, superintendent quit in April due to hostile climate

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    Frank Eshpeter
    Westport council picks new member
    By Clayton Franke • May 1, 2024 8:20 am

    Frank Eshpeter brings experience with school facilities, fire commissions, fisheries groups

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