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Alec Book Jr.

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William ‘Bill’ Dean Ripley

William “Bill” Dean Ripley left this Earth at the age of 92 on Dec. 15, 2025.

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Lindberg Matney

Lindberg Matney, lovingly known as “Lindy,” was born on Jan. 25, 1929, in Bow, Skagit County, Washington.

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Julie Ann Williams

Julie Ann Williams, 77, passed away peacefully on Feb. 26, 2026, following a long illness.

Chinook Observer
Large deposits of Velella velella, a common variety of jellyfish-like creatures, have come ashore on Pacific and Grays Harbor counties beaches in recent days. These were photographed Monday afternoon, March 9, at Beards Hollow.

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Velella an attractive, odiferous nuisance, washes up on coastal beaches

Springtime visitors to the beach may be mystified by the appearance (and odor) of long bluish rows of…

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Groups gather at Basic Needs Resource Fair

Grays Harbor College along with more than 30 other groups joined together last week at the Basic Needs…

McCleary Fire Department
McCleary Fire Department Chief Andrew Pittman, Assistant Chief Odd DeBakker and Firefighter Cory Marsh

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Personal-use firewood collection allowed at Olympic National Forest Coho Campground

Andrea Watts / The Daily World
On Friday, March 6, students at Robert Gray Elementary performed the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Sleeping Beauty.

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From the Wings: A week(end) of theater

With opening night of Hello, Dolly! on Friday, March 6, and The Tortoise and the Hare being staged…

Hoquiam Police Department
The Hoquiam Police Department recovered this illegal firearm from a suspect on March 7.

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Hoquiam PD nabs four on weapons, vandalism charges

The Hoquiam Police Department announced via Facebook that officers were dispatched to the area of the 2400 block…

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SBRFA board considers future of Westport fire station

Community invited to weigh in as board reviews options for aging facility

The Olympian

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Grays Harbor County coast under a wind advisory

At 2:45 a.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service in Seattle issued a wind advisory valid from Wednesday…

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Grays Harbor readies for St. Paddy’s Day — UPDATED!

There are plenty of activities on tap to honor Ireland’s patron saint — new events added!

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Permit approved for cabin resort at Sol Duc Valley

A Clallam County hearing examiner has approved a conditional use permit for a proposed 20-acre resort in the…