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Graduates of Grays Harbor College toss their hats in the air after the completion of the GHC commencement ceremony on Friday, June 23 at Stewart Field in Aberdeen.
    Chokers walk into next chapter
    By Clayton Franke • June 26, 2023 4:00 pm

    Grays Harbor College awards nearly 500 degrees to class of 2023

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    The North Beach School District voted to examine the possibility of building a vertical evacuation structure on the grounds of Ocean Shores Elementary, where about 200 students are currently enrolled. (Courtesy of North Beach School District)
    North Beach District pushes for tsunami tower at...
    By Clayton Franke • June 23, 2023 1:30 am

    Still distinct from agreement with city, district’s tower could serve school and some public

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    Clayton Franke / The Daily World
Dr. Jim Shank, right, takes the superintendent oath of office at a North Beach School District Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, June 20. He was sworn in by board President Jeff Albertson.
    North Beach superintendent sworn in
    By Clayton Franke • June 21, 2023 4:00 pm

    School district seeks to stabilize position with Dr. Jim Shank

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    Clayton Franke / The Daily World
The Fresh Foods Market opened Friday, June 16 at 224 Market St. in Seabrook. The 11,000-square-foot, two-story building features fresh meats and produce, many private-label goods, and serves deli sandwiches, among other things.
    Seabrook’s new store
    By Clayton Franke • June 21, 2023 1:30 am

    Grocery market brings a bit of everything, completes retail block in center of growing resort town

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    Clayton Franke / The Daily World
The Haven By the Sea water system in Copalis Beach currently serves a neighborhood of 30-40 homes, but once connected with a nearby well will supply water to local businesses, and eventually be part of a larger community water system.
    Water system would “bring a vibrancy” to Copalis...
    By Clayton Franke • June 20, 2023 1:30 am

    Water main extension first step toward public water system in North Beach town

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    Ocean Shores Mayor Jon Martin, right, scoops a pile of dirt near the Chance A La Mer beach entrance on Friday, June 16, to signal the start of construction on the High Dune Trail. Martin is accompanied from left, by City Administrator Scott Andersen, Project Manager Becky Leach and Grant Coordinator Sarah Bisson. (Clayton Franke / The Daily World)
    Work begins on High Dune Trail
    By Clayton Franke • June 19, 2023 3:30 pm

    After years of effort, city expects construction will be complete by September

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    Washington State Association of Counties
    Grays Harbor County weighing administrator position
    By Clayton Franke • June 15, 2023 4:00 pm

    Administrator could improve operations, but costs a concern

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    Drug court eyes rental house
    Drug court eyes rental house
    By Clayton Franke • June 8, 2023 5:00 pm

    10-bed house in Hoquiam would improve stability of drug court housing model

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    Photos by Clayton Franke / The Daily World
Jeff Owen, co-founder of Canal Brothers of Ocean Shores, which provides free canal tours to the public, captains his 16-foot pontoon on Friday, June 2, accompanied by friends Dale Vacknitz, Pete Nonan and Frank Elduen in the bow.
    Canals and comraderie: With renovated boat, Ocean Shores...
    By Clayton Franke • June 7, 2023 1:30 am

    Like many whose lawns abut the 23-mile freshwater canal system in Ocean Shores, Jeff Owen considers the water an extension…

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    Photos by Clayton Franke / The Daily World
Caleb Eisenhower readies for a pitch during the first game of the Cascade Collegiate League on Saturday, June 2 at Olympic Stadium in Hoquiam.
    ‘The way baseball is supposed to sound’: College...
    By Clayton Franke • June 6, 2023 1:30 am

    The first of eight long weekends of baseball at Olympic Stadium kicked off Saturday as the Cascade Collegiate League began…

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    Clayton Franke / The Daily World
The West Fork Hoquiam dam, constructed in 1956, diverts water to the city of Hoquiam’s treatment plant, accounting for about 10% of city drinking water supply. The city is searching for an alternate groundwater source so it can remove the dam and restore fish habitat.
    Hoquiam River salmon, city water supply to benefit...
    By Clayton Franke • June 3, 2023 1:30 am

    City probing for alternate water source, further funding before moving ahead with project

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    Courtesy photo / Port of Grays Harbor
The Port of Grays Harbor in Aberdeen will be expanding its presence on the waterfront at Terminal 4, located on its property just below Rennie Island (at top of photo) on port property toward the left in the photograph.
    Port approves first tax increment financing area in...
    By Clayton Franke • May 31, 2023 4:00 pm

    New TIF area on Port property will generate $16 million in next 25 years for upcoming expansion project

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    Clayton Franke / The Daily World
The Leisure Manor mobile home park in South Aberdeen has 191 spaces, the most of any mobile home park in Grays Harbor County.
    Aberdeen considering rent notice rule for mobile home...
    By Clayton Franke • May 31, 2023 4:00 pm

    Park residents continue to seek security from rising rents, but new ordinance could be legally dicey

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