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Authors Ruth Johnson-Maxwell (left) and Leslie J. Hall pose for a photo with their published works during a Meet the Authors event at the Ocean Shores Public Library.

Arts & Entertainment

Ocean Shores Public Library holds ‘meet the authors’ event

Last week, the Ocean Shores Public Library [OSPL] continued its longstanding efforts to support local and independent authors.…

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A display of LGBTQIA+ pride related books at the McCleary Timberland Library.

Arts & Entertainment

Leaked Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees president’s ‘desired outcomes’ document outlines homogenization plan

Bullet point list would compel library staff to censor material and disenfranchise marginalized groups

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An aerial view of the Ocean Shores Flag Day Parade.

Life

Ocean Shores Flag Day Parade thrills spectators

The 2026 Ocean Shores Flag Day Parade took place Saturday, the day before Flag Day, but no matter.…

Crime & Justice

Two men sentenced for various sex crimes in separate cases

As if Steven Shay Smith and Michael Hogle’s cases weren’t enough on Friday, Grays Harbor Harbor County Superior…

Crime & Justice

Child rapist Michael Hogle sentenced to 45 years to life in prison

On Friday, Grays Harbor County Superior Court Judge Katherine L. Svoboda sentenced Michael Anthony Hogle to 45 years…

Jacob Bevins has been formally charged in the death of his son, Aiden.

News

Jacob Bevins arraigned in Grays Harbor County Superior Court, pleads ‘not guilty’ in death of son

Jury trial set to begin July 28

The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones recently won a 2025 Bram Stoker Award.

Arts & Entertainment

Book Nook: Summer programs, author events, book sales and more

2025 Bram Stoker Awards

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From left: Eric Bjella (NeighborWorks executive director), Kyle Freeman (Vector Engineering), Caren Anderson (Grays Harbor County Department of Health), Mike McNickle (Grays Harbor County Department of Health), Lisa Scott (NeighborWorks board member and city of Aberdeen community development director), Bill Sidor (NeighborWorks board president) and Alex Blumenthal (Grays Harbor County Department of Health).

Business

Group addressing the housing shortage in Grays Harbor County

Ask 10 agencies about the nationwide housing crisis and you’ll get 10 different answers regarding statistics and characterization.…

Jacob Bevins has been arrested in connection with the death of his 4-year-old son Aiden.

Breaking News

UPDATED: APD arrests Jacob Bevins in connection with death of 4-year-old son Aiden

Coroner’s preliminary findings reveal multiple fractures and burn marks

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Arts & Entertainment

Summer reading programs getting underway

Plus, plenty of authors to meet, books to read and events to attend

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North Beach High School students, faculty and staff attend a “Grim Reaper” assembly.

News

The Grim Reaper visits North Beach high

Students participate in interactive simulation designed to educate about the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs…

Jerry Knaak / The Daily World
F. McNamara “Mac” Jardine of the Grays Harbor County Public Defense department gets the May 2026 community furm underway.

Crime & Justice

Grays Harbor County Public Defense holds community forum

On Wednesday, the Grays Harbor County Public Defense department held a community forum in the Commissioners meeting room…

Jerry Knaak / The Daily World
Attendees settle in for a Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Business Forum Lunch on destination marketing.

Business

Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Business Forum Lunch focuses on tourism

The latest Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. [GGHI] Business Forum Lunch, held at the Rotary Log Pavilion in Aberdeen,…