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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,…

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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

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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

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How and where to safely enjoy fireworks in Thurston County this July 4

Ahead of the July 4 holiday, it is important to understand how to properly set off and dispose…

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The 1940 Ford Deluxe coupe and 1955 Chevy coupe owned by Elma native Brenda Wise and Jason Wise respectively. The Ford was restored by Jason’s father Gary for the Veterans Museum in Chehalis.

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Hot rods in Hoquiam

Just like the evolution of the automobile never stops, the Push Rods of Hoquiam car club has grown…

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Aberdeen students Elizabeth Emmett, Aubriel Munoz, Emily Dominguez, Calvin Evanson, Ian Giffin, JayCee Kost and Emerson Johnstone competed in the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta.

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Aberdeen students show out at SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference

Aberdeen High School and Miller Junior High perform well in competition in Atlanta

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A pirate captain and his crew sign up a new deckhand.

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Pirates take over Westport

Smiles, swag, and swashbuckling fun at Rusty Scuppers Pirate Daze

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”Bigfoot and Pickleball - Anyone Can Play” greets festival goers at the Ocean Shores Convention Center.

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Ocean Shores kicks off summer with Sand and Sawdust Festival

People come from near and far to enjoy beach, marvel at artistry of chainsaw artists

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WA kids can get free books for another year as OSPI revives Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Somewhere in the world, Dolly Parton is likely smiling. That’s because the state agency that oversees K-12 education…