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Crime & Justice

Two inmates face escape charges from Aberdeen jail

On Friday, June 26, at approximately 1:49 p.m., Aberdeen Police officers responded to the Aberdeen City Jail after…

Daryl Brown 
Fire Chief 
South Beach Regional Fire Authority

Editorials

South Beach fire bond offers practical, cost-conscious approach

For decades, South Beach firefighters have answered emergency calls from a building that was never designed to be…

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Obituaries

Mary Jane Jones

Mary Jane Jones, 96, a longtime resident of Elma, Washington, peacefully passed away at her home on Tuesday,…

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Obituaries

Sharon Lee KitselmanMay 28, 1938 — June 19, 2026

Sharon Lee Kitselman, 88 died June 19, 2026, after a brief illness.

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Obituaries

William Scott Smith

William Scott Smith, “Bill” to all who knew him, passed away on May 21, 2026. at Franciscan Hospice…

Obituaries

Death Notices

Janet Sweet, Timothy Morgan, Kyle Mathers, Kortnee Richart, John Waterman, Elizabeth Fisher

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Obituaries

Ruth M. Foss

Ruth M. Foss, 87, passed away June 19, 2026, in Aberdeen.

WDFW
The Olympic marmot, the only mammal found exclusively in Washington, on Hurricane Ridge.

News

10 Washington road trips to spot special state symbols

Washington state has more than a few unique state symbols, including an official Washington dance (the square dance)…

Rogue Wrestling Attractions
2014 Aberdeen and Hoquiam graduates “Big Nasty” Logan (at left) and Kenny “Ca$h” meet tonight in a clash for pride and food bank donations to Coastal Harvest during Red, White, and Bruised.

Sports

Pro wrestling slams Olympic Stadium Saturday night

Regardless of inclement weather, the much anticipated Rogue Wrestling Attractions’ “Red, White, and Bruised” professional wrestling spectacle will…

Editorials

Ocean fisheries are not a threat to salmon recovery

Salmon travel great distances after they migrate from their natal rivers. They are harvested by commercial, recreational and…

Washington State Archives
Lillian Walker with her Liberty Bell award.

Columnists

Lillian Walker: a civil rights pioneer, always educating

DEAR READER: One of the bravest, most inspirational people I’ve ever known was a tiny Black woman with…

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News

Coroner issues report on fatal motorcycle crash

On Saturday, June 20, the Grays Harbor County Coroner’s Office was called to the area of the intersection…

Brian Mittge
President
Timberland Regional Library

Arts & Entertainment

Community continues to dispute TRL Board of Trustees president’s ‘desired outcomes’

President Brian Mittge says he won’t support a levy lid lift to stabilize library system’s budget; members of…