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The Washington state Capitol on Feb. 6.

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WA income tax on higher earners clears first legislative hurdle

Democrats rejected GOP amendments before pushing their tax on millionaires through a Senate committee. The bill was revised…

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Ocean Shores city council to hold sanctuary ‘study session’

Topics to include sanctuary status, community safety and federal immigration enforcement

New Grays Harbor County Public Hospital District #2 commissioner Kyle Pauley

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HRH welcomes new hospital board commissioner Kyle Pauley

Pauley to represent Westport, Grayland, and Cosmopolis

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Shellfish regulations are under review by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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WDFW seeks feedback on proposed rule changes for shellfish

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is proposing rule changes for state recreational clam, mussel, and…

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In the first act of Exit Laughing, the uneventful yet somber bridge night that Connie (Kaye Bramblett on the left) and Leona (Kimberly Schulz) planned for following the death of their friend Mary becomes a night of shenanigans due to Millie (Pamela Nygaard) stealing the urn with their friend’s ashes and bringing it to bridge night.

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From the Wings: When death doesn’t mean an end to friendship or fun

From Feb. 13-22, Stage West Community Theatre is performing Exit Laughing at the Ocean Shores Lions Club

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Beachcombers and Glass Float Expo kicks off Saturday.

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Ocean Shores glass float release begins Saturday

The 2026 Beachcombers and Glass Float Expo kicks off with the release of hundreds of authentic Japanese glass…

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Coroner delivers monthly report for January 2026

The Grays Harbor County Coroner George Kelley submitted his report for the month of January 2026 to the…

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Union calls for investigation of TRL budget

The Timberland Regional Library staff union raised concerns about future layoffs and called for an independent investigation into…

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Razor clam digging along the coast continues starting Feb. 14.

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WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Feb. 14 with additional dates planned through early March

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

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Strap in, Ocean Shores: The internet is on fire again

Dear Daily World readers, friends, foes, and those who exclusively communicate through meme replies and all-caps comments —…

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Sports Briefs for Monday, Feb. 9, 2026

Elma’s Weld sisters commit; Elma to host Unified hoops game; North Beach to host baseball clinic

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K-9 Kova’s utilization has stalled within the Pacific County Sheriff’s Office.

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Pacific County K-9 unit uncertified three years later

K-9 Kova’s utilization has stalled within the Pacific County Sheriff’s Office. (Observer file)

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As pennies disappear, Washington must address how retailers make change

Businesses want uniform rules and clarity; state lawmakers have a proposal that involves rounding to the nearest nickel