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Skakwal, a 24-foot canoe, is on display as part of “ntsayka ilíi ukuk – This is Our Place,” a new exhibit at the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria, created in collaboration with the Chinook Indian Nation and photographer Amiran White.

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Chinook Indian Nation, denied federal recognition, vows to fight

A Pacific Northwest tribe is vowing to continue its fight for federal recognition after the U.S. Supreme Court…

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Construction to close access to Rialto Beach for much of summer

Visitors and locals hoping to spend time at Rialto Beach this summer may need to make other plans.

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Cheryl Heywood has announced her resignation as Timberland Regional Library executive director.

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UPDATED: Timberland Regional Library Executive Director Cheryl Heywood resigns

TRL Board of Trustees announces and accepts embattled director’s resignation after enormous public pressure

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New WA law nixes mortgage lender tax break to boost wildfire funding

At the close of last year’s Washington state legislative session, a key bucket of wildfire prevention funding was…

Ridley Hudson photos / The Chronicle
From the left, Regional Store Manager Bri Towle, Co-owner Mindy Schaefer, Freddy Schaefer, Co-owner Jason Schaefer and Executive Assistant Vivian Duncan pose for a photo during a reopening ceremony of Holy Lamb Organics’ historic Little Bit building on Tuesday, March 17.

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Historic Oakville building reopens after 2025 DUI crash into storefront

A reopening ceremony was held for Holy Lamb Organics’ historic Little Bit building in Oakville on Tuesday, March…

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A neighborhood feud over wandering goats resulted in an arrest.

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One arrested after feud over goat nearly turns deadly

Years-long tension between neighbors in Raymond has finally spilled over and led to one of them being arrested…

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Singkham and Soumountha Souphommanichanh pose for a portrait in their backyard in South Bend.

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Mekong to Willapa: Lao refugees make a new home in Pacific County

Not long after Vientiane, the capital of Laos, fell in December 1975, Singkham Souphommanichanh fled from his village…

Grays Harbor Transit
To celebrate America’s bicentennial, Grays Harbor Transit held a youth art contest, and Hoquiam student Alice Bickar submitted the winning design that was painted on a bus. In honor of American’s 250th anniversary, Grays Harbor Transit is holding another youth art contest, and the winning design will also be painted on a bus.

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Grays Harbor Transit commemorating America 250 with youth art contest

Last year, Grays Harbor Transit celebrated 50 years of service, and this year, they’re reaching back to 1976…

For the city of Elma’s public mural project, 10 Elma residents submitted artwork that captured the city’s motto of “Where Everyone Belongs.” Ivy Giessen submitted “Come Fly with Us,” which was created using a pen and computer. Her concept is that people could stand in front of the wings and have their picture taken.

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City of Elma public mural project moves to phase 2

At the city of Elma’s March 23 City Council meeting, Clerk Treasurer Amy Durga shared that 10 concept…

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One lane on SR 109 reopens near Taholah

At 7:45 p.m., Monday, Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews re-opened one lane of state Route 109…

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Pacific County Sheriff’s Office arrests Raymond man for child molestation

The Pacific County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is releasing information regarding the arrest of a 41-year-old male following a…

Wes Cormier has announced his candidacy for Grays Harbor County treasurer.

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Cormier announces run for county treasurer

Former Grays Harbor County Commissioner seeks position currently held by appointee Shawn Hill

Ocosta Knowledge Bowl team
The Ocosta Knowledge Bowl team placed 6th in the 1B Division at the Washington Knowledge Bowl State competition, and the team consisted of (L-R) Coach Peter Gallo, Michael Priest, Salvador Medrano Aguayo, Angel Medrano Aguayo, Gray Bearden, and Assistant Coach Hunter Hatton.

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Ocosta Knowledge Bowl team places sixth at state