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Grays Harbor County, cities to receive millions in CARES Act funds

The state Department of Commerce announced local governments will soon receive their portion of nearly $300 million in…

DAN HAMMOCK | GRAYS HARBOR NEWS GROUP                                 Construction on three Grays Harbor County state Department of Transportation projects, including the State Route 107 bridge in south Montesano, is expected to resume in the coming week.

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Road work on 101, South Monte Bridge, Cosi Hill to resume this week

Work on three major state Department of Transportation projects in Grays Harbor County could resume as early as…

DAN HAMMOCK | GRAYS HARBOR NEWS GROUP                                 The mast of the Lady Grace appears above the surface of the Hoquiam River as crews from Associated Underwater Services and Quigg Bros. attempt to winch the vessel off the bottom Thursday morning.

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Lady Grace removal from Hoquiam River expected Friday

If you’ve crossed the Riverside Bridge in Hoquiam since Wednesday afternoon you’ve noticed the large crane on a…

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COVID case reported at Hoquiam skilled nursing facility

Number of cases stands at 14 in Grays Harbor County

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Commissioner ‘frustrated’ by steps required for county variance on governor’s phased plan to re-open the state

Grays Harbor County Commissioners were briefed Tuesday about the county’s eligibility to apply for a variance under Gov.…

photos by DAN HAMMOCK | GRAYS HARBOR NEWS GROUP                                 Anthony Blevins, of Montesano, left, and David Reinkens, of Westport, show off the big rainbow trout Reinkens caught out of Lake Sylvia Tuesday morning.

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Outdoor enthusiasts find space as recreation reopens at Lake Sylvia, Highland Golf Course

As two state parks and golf courses opened in the county Tuesday morning, those taking advantage of the…

DAN HAMMOCK | GRAYS HARBOR NEWS GROUP                                 Hoquiam High School Class of 2020 honor graduate Kaleb Tarnowski poses with his banner at Art Pocklington Central Play Park Monday morning.

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Celebrating Hoquiam High School seniors, pandemic-style

Anonymous donor pays for each graduating senior’s banner

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Aberdeen forms committee to address COVID-19-related budget issues

As the City of Aberdeen tries to plan ahead in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, an ad…

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Aberdeen seeks $1 million loan for Basich Blvd repairs, continues to seek other funding

The City of Aberdeen is applying for a $1 million loan for the repair of Basich Boulvard, but…

COURTESY OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR                                 On June 17, 2019, Gov. Jay Inslee attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the first electric school bus in Washington at Franklin Pierce High School in Tacoma. The Elma and Lake Quinault school districts were recently awarded more than $600,000 in Ecology grant money to purchase two electric school buses.

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Elma, Lake Quinault school districts get $600,000-plus in Ecology grant money for electric buses

The Elma and Lake Quinault school districts have been awarded state Department of Ecology grants totaling more than…

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Aberdeen City Hall tent camp to remain open through June 5

AG’s office said May 15 closure would violate the governor’s no evictions order

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Pacific County’s first COVID-19 death attributed to out-of -state resident

A Pacific County resident who was diagnosed with COVID-19 while out of state has died, according to the…

DAN HAMMOCK | GRAYS HARBOR NEWS GROUP                                Playground equipment stands empty at Central Elementary School in Hoquiam.

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18 teachers cut as Hoquiam School District braces for funding decline

Uncertainty about school funding as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic will result in 18 Hoquiam School District…