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The 2026 Festival of Colors is set for June 4 through 7 in Ocean Shores.

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Ocean Shores 2026 Festival of Colors set for first weekend in June

The 2026 Festival of Colors will take place from June 4–7 on the beach off the Chance a…

Ocean Paradise Hotel and Resort in Ocean Shores recorded 50 red points, triggering a reinspection within 30 days.

Business

Grays Harbor County restaurant health inspections

There are two types of violations recorded on the inspection report:

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Large sharks sighted along the Washington coast

Massive sharks are being reported along the Washington coast sparking renewed caution among surfers and beachgoers.

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A photo from September, 2025, showing unidentified soldiers in a trench in Ukraine, point out how a fishing net protects them against a drone carrying explosives.

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Old fishing nets sent to Ukraine to protect against drones

Old fishing nets can be an environmental problem. But nonprofits are now collecting them for drone protection in…

Andrea Watts / The Daily World
For VFW Post 5564’s Memorial Day service, the colors were marched from the VFW Post to the McCleary Cemetery, where the service was held. The McCleary Police Department provided an escort.

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Grays Harbor honors a day of sacred remembrance

In Elma and McCleary, VFW Posts and Auxiliary 1948 and 5564, respectively, held Memorial Day services, and the…

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The Enchanted Valley Chalet was named to the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation’s Most Endangered Places list in 2014, the same year that a crew moved the chalet 100 feet back from the banks of the Quinault River.

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Rep. Randall testifies in support of the Wild Olympics Act

Recently U.S. Rep. Emily Randall, D-6th District, testified in a Congressional committee defending and urging the passage of…

Discover Lewis County photos
The Willapa Hills Trail offers a tranquil jaunt through Pacific and Lewis counties.

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Explore the Willapa Hills Trail this spring and summer

Looking for one of the best outdoor activities in Lewis and Pacific counties this spring and summer? The…

John Shaw / For The Daily World
At its May 11 meeting, the city of Westport appointed Rick Mature to City Council Position 5, replacing the late Frank Eshpeter.

Government

Aberdeen requests Foundation for $4.1M for library building

Ocean Shores distributes Lodging Tax Advisory Committee funds

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How WA’s controversial cap on rent hikes has been enforced

A year into Washington’s limit on residential rent increases, the state has yet to collect a cent in…

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Miller Junior High 3rd quarter honor roll

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Westport firefighters demonstrate the “Jaws of Life” on a vehicle donated by Aberdeen Auto Wreckers Saturday at the Bishop Athletic Complex.

Life

Test of Time car show supports Salvation Army-Aberdeen Food Bank

On Saturday at the Bishop Athletic Complex in Aberdeen the Test of Time Car Club hosted their first…

Hoquiam School District photos
Boots for Bears in Hoquiam helps students with various appropriate clothing and basic necessities.

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Hoquiam School District recognized with a Community Leadership Award

Educational Service District (ESD) 113 celebrated the region’s students and community organizations recognized by the Washington Association of…

Seabrook Community Foundation
Attendees at the Taholah forum check out plans for a proposed coastal activity center to be constructed in the Seabrook area.

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Seabrook Community Foundation concludes series for new coastal activity center

The Seabrook Community Foundation (SCF) recently concluded a landmark series of public engagement forums and public surveys, marking…