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A man armed with a gun robbed the Lincoln Street Grocery Monday morning. The gunman fled north, prompting a lockdown of nearby Lincoln Elementary School. Hoquiam Police responded in force and, with the aid of a department K9, flooded the area in search of the suspect, described as a white male, six feet tall with light colored eyes. He was wearing a full plastic facemask and made off with about $160. (DAN HAMMOCK THE DAILY WORLD)

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Armed man robs Lincoln Street Grocery in Hoquiam Monday morning

Suspect fled north, prompting lockdown of nearby Lincoln Elementary School

An annual highlight of the Black and White Gala United Way fundraiser is the auctioning of a puppy. This year’s scene stealer was Chloe, a purebred American bulldog. The nine-week old pup was auctioned for more than $1,000 and came a selection of food, toys and more. Leaning down for a scratch is auctioneer Eric Nelson; pointing toward a bidder is fellow auctioneer Gary Morean.

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Black and White Gala fundraiser benefiting the United Way held Saturday at Quinault Beach Casino

Thousands of dollars raised from silent, live auctions

What once was a popular vehicle access point to a gravel bar on the West Fork Humptulips River was blocked with boulders at its confluence with Forest Service Road 2203 Monday. Beyond the boulders is the old access road, which leads about 200 feet to the river.

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Vehicle access now blocked to West Fork Humptulips gravel bar

Forest Service blocked access same day county commissioners signed letter supporting keeping it open

Congressman Derek Kilmer (center at back) sits down for lunch and an update on the TimberWorks Master Flood Relief Plan update Wednesday at Hoquiam City Hall. To the Congressman’s immediate left is Hoquiam Mayor Jasmine Dickhoff, to his right Hoquiam City Administrator Brian Shay. Seated with his back to the camera is Aberdeen City Engineer Kris Koski, to his left is Aberdeen Public Works Director Rick Sangder. At right is Nicholas Carr from Congressman Kilmer’s staff. Not seen are Hoquiam City Council President Ben Winkelman and Hoquiam Finance Director Corri Schmid.

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Congressman updated on Aberdeen, Hoquiam flood plan

Congressman Derek Kilmer visits Hoquiam City Hall for update on TimberWorks Master Plan

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County commission’s plan to open collective bargaining contract negotiations likely to pass

Vote to increase transparency in process postponed due to commissioner’s absence

Hoquiam deputy police chief honored for spearheading jail expansion

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Hoquiam deputy police chief honored for spearheading jail expansion

Deputy Chief Don Wertanen

Polson Museum Director John Larson (right) celebrated 20 years at the helm at a reception Sunday at the museum. Here he checks out the museum’s yet-to-open John Tylczak exhibition of photos featuring local loggers in the 1980s with former Daily World editor and current chief historian for the state’s oral history program.

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Polson Museum Director Larson celebrates 20 years on job

Friends of the museum, volunteers, local historians attend Sunday event

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Hoquiam council announces Port oil project shorelines permit application on hold

Contanda Terminals asked to provide plan to proceed before permit will be decided

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County commissioners sign letter of support for West Fork Humptulips access

Forest Service plans to remove vehicle access to West Fork gravel bar

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PUD sets up test site so customers can avoid online service issues after March server switch

Site allows customers to see now if they may have issues with more secure PUD servers later

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Coroner: Elma man found in car in Cook Creek early Saturday drowned

Maxwell Belknap, 27, was found dead after car left roadway north of Satsop

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Overstock to hold meet and greets for Elma call center applicants

Reps from company will be on hand to talk about the positions, company, benefits

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Gunfire disrupts Aberdeen party, possible suspect identified

Aberdeen Police looking for additional witnesses willing to come forward