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Firefighters returning from the fireline via boat on the Bear Gulch Fire.

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Crews preparing for increased fire behavior as temps rise

The Bear Gulch Fire north of Lake Cushman in the Olympic National Forest was somewhat checked with the…

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Palmer found guilty of child molestation, assault

Jury takes less than an hour to convict, Palmer faces possibility of life imprisonment

Westport’s Fresh Catch
The sign on the boardwalk at the Westport Marina points to Westport’s Fresh Catch possibilities.

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Fresh fish rolling into coastal ports such as Westport

The coastal commercial troll fishing fleet off the Washington coast are catching coho salmon and albacore tuna, and…

Christina Wallace / Elma School-Based Health Center
On Aug. 25, Elma School-Based Health Center is hosting a School Health Fair that will offer wellness visits, sports physicals, dental screenings, vision screenings and vision exams, and childhood vaccinations. These services are open to all school-age children in Grays Harbor, and nobody will receive a bill for the services received.

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Elma School-Based Health Center hosting fair Aug. 25

For parents, guardians, or caregivers of school-aged children needing health services in preparation for the start of the…

Chinook Observer
Ilwaco High School 2018 graduate Ethan Personious, a Ph.D. student, is among the researchers who study shark populations in Willapa Bay for Oregon State University’s Big Fish Lab. Pictured are Padraic O’Flaherty, Dr. James Sulikowski and Personius (left to right).

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Complex, beneficial predators are studied in the pristine bay

Before the rings of Saturn, before trees, before dinosaurs and long before grass, there were sharks. They are…

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County Board of Health seeks to preserve life and health

Board seeks ‘consumer of public health’ to take vacated seat

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Aberdeen to perform water system and pavement maintenance

The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department will be continuing water system maintenance and pavement restoration this week.…

Bill Lucia / Washington State Standard
Ferguson said the state would, “not be bullied or intimidated by threats and legally baseless accusations.”

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Washington state ‘will not be bullied or intimidated,’ Ferguson tells Bondi

The governor on Tuesday responded to a letter from the U.S. attorney general warning the state over its…

Andrea Watts / The Daily World
During the Monday, Aug. 18 Elma City Council meeting, Joshua Holbrook became the newest officer to join the Elma Police Department.

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Elma City Council welcomes new officer, commends another

During Monday night’s city council meeting, the council moved efficiently through its agenda items. All councilors and mayor,…

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The details in the restoration project of the 7th Street Theatre have been freshened up.

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The 7th Street Theatre celebrates restoration

The 7th Street Theatre in Hoquiam celebrated its restoration project with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Greater…

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Rochester man accused of DUI after crashing into Oakville building

A 19-year-old Rochester man is accused of driving under the influence after striking another vehicle and crashing into…

Port of Grays Harbor
Port of Grays Harbor Executive Director Leonard Barnes celebrates Steam Donkey’s new lease that will double production capacity with owners Jonathan and Stefanie Bennett.

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Steam Donkey poised to grow as newest Port tenant

At its August meeting, the Port of Grays Harbor Commission approved a new lease with local brewer, Steam…

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Cities pass resolutions, announce promotions and hirings, approve equipment purchases

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