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Western Washington cities proclaim Red Cross Month

The list of Western Washington cities proclaiming Red Cross Month hit an all-time high in 2026, with local…

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Jestine Gleason played the Motorist, one of the characters who is killed.

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From the Wings: The staging of Clue

Hoquiam Drama Club staged a production of Clue in the Little Theater last week

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Washington adds safeguards for Flock cameras

But the new law’s once-chief supporter now has some misgivings about it

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Dr. Carli Schiffner at the Grand Opening of the tulalW Student Center last fall.

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Grays Harbor College President Schiffner selected for the Aspen Institute

Dr. Carli Schiffner is one of 23 community college leaders nationwide to be selected for a fellowship focused…

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Last month, the Driftwood Players performed Hello, Dolly!

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Community Foundation awards $30K to Driftwood Players

Last February 2025, the Grays Harbor Community Foundation awarded the Driftwood Players a $30,000 Community Building Grant to…

Jacob Moore / The Chronicle
Chehalis Basin Flood Authority board member Vickie Raines responds to reports from other members during an in-person meeting at the Lewis County Community Development building on Thursday morning.

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Raines takes step back from flood advocacy roles

Longtime Chehalis River Basin flood advocate Vickie Raines will be stepping back from her role on the Chehalis…

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A Washington housing investor reform bill for Natives died in committee

Transfer plans for 35 homes have been approved at Quinault

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No Kings protests peaceful testament to power of people

Saturday’s No Kings rally in Vancouver (and several towns in Grays Harbor and Pacific counties), part of a…

Michael Wagar / The Daily World
Two thankful Bubbas after getting a tow near the jetty in Ocean Shores.

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Towing, wood and tamales. Selling my soul via the braggard route

I’m going to do a bit of bragging and offer you the secret to life.

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Coastal Interpretive Center
The Coastal Interpretive Center is hosting its annual sand dollar hunt on April 4 at 10 a.m.

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What to do in April

The saying “April showers bring May flowers” doesn’t seem to apply here in the Pacific Northwest. However, rain…

Andrea Watts / The Daily World
On March 28, Grays Harbor County residents came out to participate in No Kings rallies held in Aberdeen, Elma, Ocean Shores and Westport.

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Grays Harbor residents participate in No Kings rallies

Of the 3,100 nationwide No Kings rallies that organizers said had been registered to be held on March…

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“Hopefully we’re at the point where it won’t go up anymore,” said F/V Brandy owner and captain Ryan Walters, pictured, regarding the price of fuel before departing for a trip with crew on Saturday, March 28, from the Port of Ilwaco. Fuel prices are approaching historic highs for local fishermen as crab landings have dwindled to a 10-year low.

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Coast commercial fishermen feel the pinch of rising fuel prices

ILWACO — As Dungeness crab season limps to a historically low-volume finish, punishing fuel prices are putting a…