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Twin Harbors Prep Basketball Scoreboard for Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

Hoquiam snaps long losing streak against Montesano; Aberdeen beats Shelton; Elma unbeaten in league

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New Pineapple Express to aim heavy rain at Washington

In coastal areas, heavy rain could cause rapid rises on small streams and short rivers, leading to flooding

Diane Dick 
The “Drax dome” was removed shortly after being erected in 2024 in Longview. The company was fined for beginning construction prematurely. Now the project has been put on hold.

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Wood pellets: Biomass project in Longview put on hold

Work appears to have stalled on a proposed Columbia River wood biomass energy export project.

This rendering of a proposed water retention structure on the Chehalis River near Pe Ell was provided by the Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone District.

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Residents and officials weigh in on flow-through dam proposal for Chehalis River

Attendees comment on the latest environmental analysis for the proposed structure near Pe Ell

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WDFW approves coastal razor clam digs beginning Jan. 15

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed Thursday, razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach,…

Washington Department of Ecology 
Storage tanks that house hazardous chemicals onsite at the Cosmo Specialty Fibers pulp mill are in poor condition, posing a risk for chemical spills that could harm human health and the environment. The tanks rest near the Chehalis River, which increases the likelihood of environmental damage if a spill happens.

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Public comment period opens for Cosmo Specialty Fibers cleanup

The state Department of Ecology invites the public to comment through 11:59 p.m., Feb. 19, on the proposed…

Harbor Regional Health photos 
Proud parents Michelle Hobbs and Mario Garcia welcomed a healthy baby boy named Suigeneris into the world on New Year’s Day.

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First baby of 2026 born at Harbor Regional Health

The new year began with a joyful milestone at Harbor Regional Health as the first baby of 2026…

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Drug maker releases GLP-1 in cheaper pill form

Fighting diabetes: Grays Harbor County Public Health urges caution

Pat Neal
The Daily World

Opinion

The 40-pound steelhead — living to catch the elusive fish

THE HOLIDAYS ARE over. Only the mess remains. That, and the grim realization that after only a week…

Jerry Knaak
The Daily World

Opinion

Why don’t we read? Reading offers immeasurable life-long benefits

If you grew up in the pre-internet era in a region where inclement weather during the winter months…

Sports

Sports Brief for Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026

Longtime local softball pioneer named to 2026 National Hall of Fame class

NICOLE SHANNON | MAIN FOCUS MEDIA Elma’s Olivia Moore (middle) is fouled during a 63-37 victory over Rochester on Wednesday at Elma High School.

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Twin Harbors Prep Basketball Scoreboard for Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026

Elma, Montesano win 1A Evergreen League-opening games

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Obituaries

Dennis Dean Zeman-Cleveland

Dennis Dean Zeman-Cleveland, age 57, was born on Feb. 22, 1968 in Aberdeen, Washington and passed away on…