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Kurt Cobain is pictured next to his childhood home in Aberdeen, part of The Music Project.

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Cobain’s childhood home dedicated as a historical landmark

Following more than five years of dedicated historical restoration led by Dani and Lee Bacon of The Music…

Jerry Knaak photos / The Daily World
McCleary fire vehicles roll down Simpson Avenue at the start of the McCleary Bear Festival’s Grand Parade on Saturday.

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Streets of McCleary packed for 66th Annual Bear Festival

Vendors, live music, grand parade and bear stew highlight long-running event

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World gone by …

In 1992 Grayland’s Local Tavern re-opens after destructive fire

North Beach PAWS

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North Beach PAWS to hold low-cost vax clinic Saturday in Elma

Core vaccinations and microchips for dogs and cats $20 each

The 66th Annual McCleary Bear Festival

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Calendar of events

July 11-13 — McCleary Second Growth and Bear Festival

7th Street Theatre photos
The crew installs the final railing at the 7th Street Theatre.

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Iconic 7th Street Theatre gets makeover

Hoquiam institution shines brighter after exterior facelift

Washington State Parks
Surfers hit the waves at Grayland Beach State Park.

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State Parks: Budget cuts won’t undermine services this summer

Though Washington State Parks, like other parts of state government, did not make it through this year’s legislative…

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Former Harborite Elsie Pickles celebrated her 105th birthday over five days, from June 28 to July 3, to allow time to talk to visitors one-on-one. Her birthday was July 1, 1920.

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Elsie Pickles grew up in ‘Burns Addition,’ turns 105

Elsie Erickson Pickles this past week turned 105 and also celebrated her 87th class reunion from Hoquiam High…

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Katie Price executes the second turn during the girls senior division barrel race at the Junior Rodeo in Oakville on Saturday.

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Oakville Independence Day delivers fun for all ages

Smiles were the order of the day for an enthusiastic crowd at the Oakville Independence Day Parade, Festival,…

Kyndra Burkland / For The Daily World
Leapin’ Louis performs during Fourth of July festivities in Aberdeen.

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Independence Day celebrations take Aberdeen by storm

Founders’ Day Celebration, SPLASH Festival took place in Aberdeen at the Historical Seaport and Morrison Riverfront Park

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World Gone By …

85 YEARS AGO

Photo courtesy of the Oakville Chamber of Commerce
The Oakville Independence Day Parade, Festival, and Scoot the Route Car Show are set for Saturday.

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Independence weekend festivities in Grays Harbor

UPDATED Noon July 3, 2025

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Bargewell Delta Park Remembrance and Celebration set for July 11–12

Social event, guest speakers and luncheon to highlight biennial event in Hoquiam