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Legislators approve raised levy amount for school districts

The Washington State Legislature raised the cap on local school levies statewide as part of a Senate bill…

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Council passes second reading to clear riverfront homeless camps

The Aberdeen City Council moved a step closer toward clearing the city’s homeless encampment along the Chehalis River…

(Louis Krauss | Grays Harbor News Group) Anne Marie Babineau, right, is both the founder and works as a waitress at Anne Marie’s Cafe in Aberdeen, which closes Saturday following her retirement.

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Customers make final trip to Anne Marie’s Cafe

For regulars, Anne Marie’s Cafe is more than a place to get something easy for breakfast or lunch…

(Louis Krauss | Grays Harbor News Group) On the left, Grays Harbor County Commissioners Wes Cormier, Randy Ross and Vickie Raines listen to public comments on the county syringe exchange which they voted two to one in favor of not canceling the program.

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County commissioners vote to continue syringe exchange after proposed termination

Grays Harbor County’s syringe exchange program is no longer set to end June 30, after the county commissioners…

Louis Krauss | Grays Harbor News Group                                The homeless encampment along the Chehalis River in Aberdeen has been the focus of two lawsuits against the City of Aberdeen, which is looking to clear all people from the camps.

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Another federal lawsuit filed against Aberdeen to stop homeless evictions

Another federal lawsuit has been filed against the City of Aberdeen over its dealing with the homeless population.…

Ex-Aberdeen Police Chief Bob Torgerson poses with some of the gifts he received during a retirement reception, including a steer’s skull signed by everyone in his department.

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Deceased Police Chief Torgerson remembered for dedication to Aberdeen

Known for his commitment to serving the Aberdeen community, former Aberdeen Police Chief Robert Torgerson passed away Saturday…

(Courtesy April Heikkila | Grays Harbor News Group) Sarah Oleachea, a member of the Harbor Strong coalition and an Aberdeen High School student parent, presents Aberdeen Police Chief Steve Shumate a certificate of appreciation for efforts to reduce unused prescription medications in Aberdeen.

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Harbor Strong looks to curtail Aberdeen drug and alcohol use

A relatively new coalition of interests in Aberdeen that aims to reduce youth drug use will host a…

(Louis Krauss | Grays Harbor News Group) Student parent Veronica De Alba Cruz speaks at the Aberdeen School Board meeting Tuesday.

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School board approves staff reductions in Aberdeen

The school board meeting in the Community Room at Aberdeen High School Tuesday night was packed with teachers,…

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Aberdeen superintendent releases staff reduction proposal

This story was updated April 16, at 10:50 a.m.

(Louis Krauss | Grays Harbor News Group) Christopher Emerson, who lives at the riverfront, gives a public comment at the Aberdeen City Council meeting. The flowers were attached as part of a resolution to recognize June 21 as Bloom Day.

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Aberdeen passes first reading to shut down homeless camp

The Aberdeen City Council took a major step this week in prohibiting a large swath of riverfront property…

photos by Louis Krauss | Grays Harbor News Group                                From left, Teyah Johnson, Eren Swift, Alyssa Keck, Jennifer Valentine and Arty Shaw rehearse their rock band at the Bridge Music Project workshop. These students and others will put on a free public concert at 7 p.m. Friday at the Garage in Aberdeen.

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Program gives local youth a venue to jam, develop musical skills

During last week’s Bridge Music Project rehearsal, music emanates from several rooms, but no single genre can describe…

Louis Krauss | Grays Harbor News Group                                The Satsop River is the likely target of a dredging and floodplain management project as part of a bill in the state Legislature.

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Bill would likely approve dredging and flood-prevention project on Satsop River

An amendment to a bill designed to build up salmon runs in order to provide more prey for…

Courtesy of Heather Van Hulle                                Ben Fagerstedt, left, sings with Michael Bublé at the Tacoma Dome on Saturday. For those who want to see the young man perfrom live, Fagerstedt will be singing at the Hoquiam Brewing Company April 20 from 7 to 8 p.m.

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Aberdeen teen sings with Michael Bublé

When world-renowned singer Michael Bublé singled out Aberdeen 17-year-old Ben Fagerstedt to sing with him Saturday night in…