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Meet the Authors at the Ocean Shores Public Library on March 18.

Life

From book fairs, readings and signings to a night with Fran Lebowitz — plenty of literary events on tap

POETRY CONTEST

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The daffodils are in bloom at Satsop Bulb Farm, which is located at 930 Monte Elma Rd. in Elma. Daffodils and other spring plants are available for purchase.

Life

Signs of spring on its way at Satsop Bulb Farm

The bout of chilly weather this week is a reminder that it’s still technically winter, but the daffodils…

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $30 million contract to Astoria, Oregon-based Big River Construction to conduct major maintenance on the North Jetty near Ocean Shores.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards major maintenance contract for North Jetty

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials have awarded a $30 million contract to Astoria, Oregon-based Big River Construction…

News

FEMA required to restore billions in disaster mitigation funding

$84M for levee projects in Aberdeen and Hoquiam back in play

Andrea Watts photos / The Daily World
A gravel lot is now in the footprint of the former Elma Theater. The Elma City council is exploring options for use of the lot.

Business

Elma theater demolition project officially completed

At the city of Elma City Council meeting held on March 2, the council approved the final acceptance…

Business

Lotto’s top 10 luckiest retailers includes Aberdeen Safeway

Olympic Peninsula Region: Safeway in Aberdeen comes in fourth place with 8 tickets worth $1,000 or more sold…

Amiran White
Chinook tribal officials are recognized during ceremonies on the Senate floor.

News

Chinook Indian Nation celebrated in the state Senate

The Washington Senate Monday honored the Chinook Indian Nation as it passed a resolution celebrating the tribes’ history…

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Obituaries

Raymond Olney Burke

Raymond Olney Burke was born in Montesano, Washington on Feb. 1, 1935..

Obituaries

Death Notice

Alec Book Jr.

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Obituaries

William ‘Bill’ Dean Ripley

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

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Obituaries

Lindberg Matney

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

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Obituaries

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…