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    DAN HAMMOCK | THE DAILY WORLD
Hoquiam's newest waterfront park, newly-named Old Cannery Park, continues to take shape. Tuesday, Oct. 19, crews were getting ready to shingle the roof of the covered picnic area at the park, located near Fifth Street and Adams Street.
    Hoquiam’s new waterfront park taking shape
    By Dan Hammock • October 23, 2021 1:30 am

    Hoquiam’s newest waterfront park continues to take shape, with crews installing a shake roof on the covered picnic area in…

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    The scene of a log truck/SUV collision on Highway 101 just north of Humptulips that killed three people in the SUV Wednesday morning. (Courtesy photo)
    Three men killed in Highway 101 crash near...
    By Dan Hammock • October 21, 2021 1:30 am

    Three men, mill workers from the same family, were killed instantly on Highway 101 near Humptulips when their 2000 Nissan…

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    DAN HAMMOCK | THE DAILY WORLD 
Fall colors are busting out all over the Harbor, a welcome sight to many after a long, hot and dry summer. This photo was taken from the end of Karr Avenue looking east across the Hoquiam River on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021.
    Fall colors light up Harbor
    By Dan Hammock • October 21, 2021 1:30 am

    DAN HAMMOCK | THE DAILY WORLD

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    Courtesy of state Department of Fish and Wildlife 
More than 50,000 diggers took more than 900,000 razor clams during the nine-day dig from Oct. 3-11, 2021. The current seven-day opener runs through Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at select beaches for evening digs.
    Razor clam harvest remains strong
    By Dan Hammock • October 20, 2021 1:30 am

    More than 900,000 dug during last nine-day dig

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    Courtesy of Grays Harbor County Public Health
COVID cases for the duration of the pandemic in Grays Harbor County by ZIP code, updated Oct. 12, 2021.
    COVID cases trending down, hospitalizations, deaths remain high
    By Dan Hammock • October 19, 2021 1:30 am

    COVID-19 cases seem to be on the decline in Grays Harbor County, but hospitalizations and deaths remain high — 18…

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    Courtesy image 
The city of Aberdeen has a map of areas where the homeless can sleep at night and the camping restrictions will not be enforced if there is no other shelter alternatives available. A proposed amendment to the city’s camping ordinance will not change that, according to city staff, but will give law enforcement more tools when enforcing camping laws where camping is not allowed.
    Aberdeen Council passes first reading of camping ordinance...
    By Dan Hammock • October 19, 2021 1:30 am

    The Aberdeen City Council has passed the first reading of an amendment to its public camping ordinance that would subject…

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    A rendering of the post-remodel south entrance at the Aberdeen Timberland Regional Library. (Courtesy image)
    Aberdeen Timberland Regional Library major remodel back on...
    By Dan Hammock • October 16, 2021 1:30 am

    The multimillion-dollar remodel of the Aberdeen Timberland Regional Library is back on track after a COVID-related pause.

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    photo by Craig Zora 
Twin Harbors Waterkeeper Lee First collects a European green crab trap after an overnight set in South Aberdeen.
    Volunteers monitor invasive crab species in South Aberdeen
    By Dan Hammock • October 14, 2021 1:30 am

    In the spring, the Washington Sea Grant volunteer Crab Team began monitoring Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay for invasive European…

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    DAN HAMMOCK | THE DAILY WORLD 
The Curative COVID-19 testing kiosk at the Pearsall Building in Aberdeen tested more than 100 people Monday, a pretty typical day since the fifth wave of the pandemic cranked up in September. Testing is free, go to curative.com to schedule a test, the kiosk is open 7 a.m. to noon weekdays.
    New COVID cases decline, hospitalizations remain high
    By Dan Hammock • October 12, 2021 1:30 am

    Cases of COVID-19 dropped significantly in Grays Harbor County in the latest reporting period, but only to levels similar to…

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    photo by Marcy Merrill
Aberdeen’s Museum of History before the June 2018 armory fire. If all goes well, the city of Aberdeen appears poised to purchase a downtown building to house the surviving collection.
    Aberdeen seriously considering downtown building for new museum...
    By Dan Hammock • October 9, 2021 1:30 am

    The city of Aberdeen appears closer to securing a location for the Aberdeen Museum of History than it has been…

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    Courtesy of Elma Fire Department 
Elma EMS personnel are finding themselves spread thin as an influx of local COVID patients often require them to divert to hospitals outside the county.
    Elma Fire Chief describes COVID fifth wave strain...
    By Dan Hammock • October 6, 2021 1:30 am

    A high volume of COVID-19 patients has created major challenges for emergency medical service providers statewide; Grays Harbor County is…

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    Courtesy of Grays Harbor County Public Health 
Pandemic case totals by ZIP code.
    COVID fifth wave: county frequently seeing 100 cases...
    By Dan Hammock • October 4, 2021 1:30 am

    Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital posted some sobering numbers last month — nine COVID deaths were reported in September.

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    Daily World File Photo 
The emergency cold weather shelter at the old Middle Swanson’s building in Aberdeen hosted 20-25 clients a night when open this past winter, for a total of about 180 individuals.
    Cold weather shelter an issue for Aberdeen
    By Dan Hammock • October 2, 2021 1:30 am

    There are plans in place to bring back an emergency cold weather shelter this winter in Westport. However, with temperatures…

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    • Aberdeen City Council to discuss Young Street Bridge
    • One hospitalized following car crash on Sumner
    • Hoquiam drawbridge temporarily disabled by electrical fault Monday
    • Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival sees high temps and turnout
    • Monday Roundup: Aberdeen beats Black Hills for fourth-straight shutout victory

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