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Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World The Aberdeen and Hoquiam fire departments, with assistance from the Cosmopolis and Aberdeen police departments, were able to rapidly respond and neutralize a fire on Monday morning with minimal damage to the residence and no injuries.

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Central cities fire departments respond to residential fire

A rapid response snuffed the fire before it could grow

Aerial searchers flew more than 4,000 miles looking for signs of a missing plane and pilot last plotted on radar between Queets and Lake Quinault on March 6. The colorful trailings show where aerial searches took place. (Courtesy photo / WSDOT)

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WSDOT suspends search for missing aircraft

There’s no sign of pilot or aircraft after 13 days.

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World The crew of the Lady Washington hoist parts of the topmasts aloft as they prepare the ship for sea.

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Lady Washington crew readying ship for sailing season

It’s a little more complicated than hoisting the sails and putting out to sea.

Rufus A. Phelps IV, suspected as an accomplice in a shooting death in Moclips on Monday, was arrested Thursday. (Courtesy photo / Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office)

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Second suspect in Moclips shooting arrested

Both father and son suspected in shooting death are now in custody

Rufus A. Phelps III, left, was taken peacefully into custody in Seattle in connection with a Monday shooting death in Moclips on Wednesday afternoon. His son, Rufus A. Phelps IV, right, is still sought by police.

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Man arrested, charged for Moclips shooting as police search for suspect’s son

The suspect surrendered himself peacefully to police in Seattle.

Luna is a very sweet pup who is currently a guest at North Beach PAWS. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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North Beach animal shelter reckons with rising numbers, need

Like shelters across Grays Harbor and the country, they’re dealing with more intake than ever.

Law enforcement agencies are seeking Rufus A. Phelps, 63, in connection to a shooting that left a man dead in Moclips on Monday afternoon. (Courtesy photo / Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Department)

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One dead in Moclips shooting; police seeking suspect

Rufus A. Phelps is considered armed and dangerous; the public should not approach him.

The Washington Department of Transportation is coordinating the search for a missing aircraft and pilot in the rugged wilderness near Queets, seen here, though weather is complicating search efforts for the plane, missing since March 6. (Courtesy photo / WSDOT)

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Weather hampers search for missing plane near Queets

The plane has been missing for a week.

Firefighters from the South Beach Regional Fire Authority combat a blaze aboard a fishing vessel in the Westport Marina on March 9. (Courtesy photo / SBRFA)

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Serious fire breaks out aboard fishing boat in Westport Marina

Firefighters fought hard to contain the blaze while community members assisted

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Nick Falley, appointed in January as fire chief of the Cosmopolis Fire Department, has the task of leading the all-volunteer department.

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Doing what needs to be done: Q and A with the young Cosi fire chief

We sit down with Chief Nick Falley, appointed in January.

Aberdeen police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Sofey Wilkinson, 15, last seen on Monday. (Courtesy photo / Aberdeen Police Department)

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Aberdeen police seeking information on missing girl

Anyone with info is asked to contact the department.

Courtesy art / Westport Community Skatepark & Pump Track The proposed skatepark and pump track in Westport, designed by Grindline Skateparks, can be seen here off of South Montesano Street and south of the city’s library.

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Seashore for the skatepark: community project seeking to complete fundraising push

The project is almost at its goal, to help fund a Westport skatepark and pump track.

Elma police located substances suspected to be methamphetamine and fentanyl during a drug bust on Feb. 19. Courtesy photo / Elma Police Department

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Elma police execute major drug seizure

Tens of thousands of dollars in suspected meth and fentanyl were siezed.