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    Articles by Clayton Franke
    Report: Climate Change could polarize streamflow patterns
    Report: Climate Change could polarize streamflow patterns
    By Clayton Franke • December 7, 2022 1:30 am

    For Olympic Peninsula rivers, climate change could exacerbate seasonal lows and highs in streamflow

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    Clayton Franke / The Daily World 
Anna Leigh Peterson, foreground, accepts her award from Bette Worth Saturday for first prize in the “group” category at the gingerbread contest, one of the events featured at this year’s WinterFest in downtown Aberdeen.
    Confections, commerce, and Kris Kringle
    By Clayton Franke • December 6, 2022 1:30 am

    From reindeer to holiday markets, WinterFest brings buzz to downtown Aberdeen

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    (Courtesy of Vivian Dahlin) Vivian Dahlin found this Cackling Goose lying motionless on the beach outside of Ocean Shores. It would later produce the first positive sample of highly-pathogenic bird flu in Grays Harbor County. Other local geese have shown symptoms for the virus but haven't been tested.
    Bird flu detected in Grays Harbor County
    By Clayton Franke • December 3, 2022 1:30 am

    Prolonged outbreak in wild birds could signal new course for virus, scientists say

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    The Daily World file photo
North Beach school district voters rejected a proposed levy that would’ve funded roof repairs and athletic field improvements at the combined middle school and high school.
    McCleary passes operations levy; North Beach capital levy...
    By Clayton Franke • December 1, 2022 1:30 am

    North Beach seeking alternative funding sources for roof and field fixes

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    Sylvia Jarrus / The Seattle Times 
A man sits near the water at the Quinault Indian Nation in Taholah in August 2021. Climate change and rising sea levels are forcing the tribe to move homes and other buildings uphill. The Biden administration on Wednesday announced the tribe will receive $25 million in relocation funds.
    Quinault gets $25 million for Taholah relocation
    By Clayton Franke • December 1, 2022 1:30 am

    Interior announces $115 million to relocation efforts or planning for tribal communities

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    National Weather Service
A cold front will bring precipitation to much of the Pacific Northwest this week, including a chance of snow on Washington’s central coast.
    Harbor could see first snow Tuesday
    By Clayton Franke • November 29, 2022 1:30 am

    Timing of cold front will determine nature of precipitation

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A proposal to build a links-style golf course near Westport is still much alive.
    Westport links proposal undergoing review
    By Clayton Franke • November 26, 2022 1:30 am

    Recent studies assess environmental, economic implications

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    Shores council to vote on mayor’s salary
    Shores council to vote on mayor’s salary
    By Clayton Franke • November 25, 2022 8:00 am

    Martin deciding between restaurant industry job and duties to city

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    The Seattle Times
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission Chair Barbara Baker, who voted to drop the spring bear hunt, said the majority of public sentiment opposed the hunt.
    State drops spring bear hunt
    By Clayton Franke • November 24, 2022 8:00 am

    Wildlife commissioners cite public sentiment and uncertain ecology

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    Mike Duffy
1943-2022
    Hyaks remember Mike Duffy
    By Clayton Franke • November 22, 2022 1:30 am

    Former principal “wanted everything to be the best it could be.”

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    City of Ocean Shores
Pink flagging marks where the High Dune Trail will cross the dunes in front of the Lighthouse Suites Inn in Ocean Shores. The city recently secured right-of-way to use the 200-foot parcel of land outside of the hotel after extended negotiations.
    $1.2M High Dune Trail gets right-of-way
    By Clayton Franke • November 19, 2022 1:30 am

    Ocean Shores clears property rights hurdle and looks forward to construction after stagnant negotiations

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    A new ordinance in Ocean Shores bans pedestrians from standing in the “sight distance triangle” — the wedge of space between two intersecting roadways — except when waiting to cross the street. (The Daily World file photo)
    Shores passes ordinance aimed at panhandling
    By Clayton Franke • November 16, 2022 1:30 am

    Rule imposes fines for pedestrians who verbally engage or interfere with traffic

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    Kiley Smith, the Grays Harbor County Weed Board coordinator, stands on the path at "knotweed alley" near the confluence of the Satsop and Chehalis rivers. (Clayton Franke / The Daily World)
    Grays Harbor’s botanical battle
    By Clayton Franke • November 15, 2022 1:30 am

    County weed control program at war with invasive and destructive knotweed

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