Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com

Opinion

Commentary: Christmas is a holy day

By The Rev. Dr. Lauren R. Stanley

Nation/World

‘Historic milestone’: 1 million Americans have received a COVID vaccine, CDC says

By Katie Camero

Business

Marine toxins shut down recreational crabbing in Willapa Bay

Crabbing reopens on the coast north of Pt. Chehalis

Bill Day, CagleCartoons.com

Opinion

Commentary: The greatest gift this season — freedom of religion

By Rob Boston

Obituaries

Death Notices

Bradley Chism

On Tuesday, Dec. 15, special visitors — including Santa, elves and Santa Husky (the school mascot) — greeted Stevens Elementary students and handed out treat bags as families drove through the school’s parking lot.

News

Santa visits Stevens School

On Tuesday, Dec. 15, special visitors — including Santa, elves and Santa Husky (the school mascot) — greeted…

RYAN SPARKS / THE DAILY WORLD 
Six boxcars carrying grain derailed Monday afternoon in Montesano. Crews were working to upright and remove the cars Tuesday morning.

News

Six box cars carrying grain derail in Montesano

Story updated Dec. 23

News

Tempers flare in wake of Timberland Library trustee’s departure and critique

By Claudia Yaw

Northwest News

$1.2M allocated to add vehicle charging stations to White Pass Scenic Byway

By Natalie Johnson

Life

Dear Abby: Exposure of porn addiction rocks a marriage of 40 years

Advice column

Nation/World

Visit any national park for free on these dates in 2021

By Laurie Baratti

Bettina Hansen / The Seattle Times 
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf made his first Pro Bowl. He is fourth in the NFL with 1,223 yards receiving and 16.5 yards per catch. He has 10 touchdowns in 14 games. He needs 65 yards Sunday in the Seahawks’ home game against the Los Angeles Rams for the NFC West title to break Steve Largent’s team record for yards receiving in a season.

Sports

Record-tying 7 Seahawks selected for Pro Bowl

By Gregg Bell

John Darkow, Columbia Missourian

Opinion

Canceling student debt would narrow the racial wealth gap and stimulate our economy

President-elect Joe Biden has the power on day one as president to help close the racial wealth gap…