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Good Samaritan assists mom, two kids from potential trouble in Ocean Shores surf

An ocean-related incident off the Pacific Boulevard Northwest beach approach in Ocean Shores was kept from getting any…

DAN HAMMOCK | THE DAILY WORLD 
Ten Hoquiam High School students were presented their Silver and Gold awards at the high school May 17. Back row from left: Makenna Catron, Joe Rodgers, Cayden Kempf, Noah Sudderth, Emiley Daniels. Front row from left: Sadie Carlyle, Tauni Hilliard, Hailey Lawrence, Emiley Elders and Amelia Mohr.

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Aberdeen, Hoquiam high school students earn 2021 Silver and Gold honors

Hoquiam and Aberdeen high school seniors who received “Silver and Gold” awards for their work in and out…

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Firefighter files suit against Ocean Shores over accrued military leave

By Dan Hammock

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Insanity defense will be considered in jury trial of Aberdeen murder suspect

The defense and prosecution said at the start of the first-degree murder trial of Bria Jessie Danner on…

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Trial in 2019 Aberdeen GuestHouse stabbing death starts Wednesday

The first-degree murder trial of an Aberdeen woman, who stabbed the co-owner of the GuestHouse motel in Aberdeen…

Brian Shay of Montesano and his daughter Rachel Shay enjoyed some great digging Friday morning at Mocrocks. (Courtesy Alissa Shay)

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Nearly 16,000 razor clam diggers at Mocrocks the last four digs of the season

More than 15,000 diggers hit Mocrocks Beach for the final four days of a drastically shortened razor clam…

DAVE HAVILAND | THE DAILY WORLD 
Congressman Derek Kilmer has requested $2.2 million from the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for Heron Street Bridge rehabilitation efforts.

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Congressman requests funds for Aberdeen, Hoquiam flood prevention projects, others

Congressman Derek Kilmer has requested funds for several local projects — including Aberdeen and Hoquiam flood protection and…

DAN HAMMOCK | THE DAILY WORLD
Coast Guard Station Grays Harbor personnel place the memorial reef at Sunday’s Blessing of the Fleet in Westport. In the background is commercial troller Brittany May, one of four commercial vessels to join in the ceremony.

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Westport Blessing of the Fleet honors lost mariners, prays for bountiful, safe season

More than 100 people honored those who lost their lives at sea and prayed for a safe and…

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Aberdeen to make its water treatment safer

A safer, more modern way to treat Aberdeen’s drinking water is on the way.

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Aberdeen, Hoquiam libraries expanding services June 1

The Aberdeen and Hoquiam libraries will open their doors to the public starting Tuesday, June 1.

(Courtesy Grays Harbor Public Health)

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Prom exposure pushes entire Hoquiam School District back to remote learning

A handful of Hoquiam High School students tested positive for COVID-19 after attending an unsanctioned prom at the…

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Expect heavy traffic this holiday weekend on State Route 109, especially Friday and Sunday mornings with the final two razor clam digs of the season at Mocrocks Beach.

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Expect very high traffic volumes as travelers head to the beaches Memorial Day Weekend

Weekend traffic has been a bear through Aberdeen and Hoquiam at times during the pandemic. People cooped up,…

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New editor takes the helm of the Daily World

Daily World Publisher Mike Hrycko introduced Wyatt Haupt Jr. as the newspaper’s new editor this week.