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A lively discussion at a South Bend City Council meeting was an inspirational example of how to calmly talk about a hot-button issue.

News

‘Pledge’ debate: A lesson in good manners; politeness wins

The country could learn a lesson in civil discourse from what transpired at the South Bend City Council…

Jerry Knaak / The Daily World
The proprietor of Kiki’s Kauldron shows off her dental work at the Freaks at the Beach market at the Ocean Shores Convention Center.

News

Double bill kicks off festival season

The Ocean Shores Convention Center hosted Boutiques at the Beach Market and Urban Unglued Freaks at the Beach…

News

DNR holding public listening session on Wildfire Hazard Mapping in Aberdeen

The public listening session is scheduled for Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Rotary Log Pavilion

News

Aberdeen repeals EMS utility rate increase for now

Public hearing expected in March, city council to consider previous rate increase recommendation

The city of Aberdeen recently abandoned plans to use this property at 118 W. Wishkah as a museum. (Jerry Knaak / The Day World)

News

Aberdeen seeks volunteer museum collections manager

The city of Aberdeen is seeking a qualified volunteer or pro bono professional or organization to serve as…

Chase Gunnell / State Department of Fish and Wildlife
An angler casts for winter steelhead while fishing an undisclosed river on the Olympic Peninsula.

News

Olympic Peninsula steelhead shake off potential federal ESA listing

The steelhead population includes all steelhead runs from the Lyre River near Joyce to the Moclips River

Rep. Jim Walsh
R-Aberdeen

News

Energy subsidy bill ‘warps meaning of affordability’

Legislation that would provide large subsidies for power hookup to Washington industries focusing on alternative energy options cleared…

Luke Whittaker photos / Chinook Observer
South Bend Products crew Graesen Flemming, near, and Carlos Hernandez offload Dungeness at the Port of Peninsula.

News

Willapa Bay blues

Dungeness landings lag for Willapa crabbers

Obituaries

Death Notices

Harvey ‘Jack’ Parshall Sr., Ray Simpson Jr.

Sen. Mike Chapman
D-24th District

Opinion

Republicans must restore health care tax credits

There is no issue I get asked about more than affordability. From housing costs to grocery prices, families…

Opinion

We need to commit to creating a great fan experience

High school athletics are about far more than wins and losses. They are about pride, community, and creating…

RYAN SPARKS | THE DAILY WORLD Hoquiam’s Aaliyah Kennedy (background) scored a game-high 28 points in a 55-31 win over Elma on Friday at Hoquiam Square Garden.

Sports

Twin Harbors Prep Basketball Scoreboard for Friday, Jan. 16, 2026:

Hoquiam beats Elma in matchup of first-place teams; Ocosta’s Beard has huge double-double in victory

John C. Hughes / The Daily World
Charles McIntyre’s headstone at Fern Hill.

Opinion

Visiting graves: Conversing with the dead in area cemeteries

DEAR READER: I love a great epitaph. G.N. “Pete” Vander Linden, the wise and witty longtime proprietor of…