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The Harbor Regional Health Prompt Care Clinic’s G Street entrance.

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Harbor Regional looking for larger facility for Prompt Care Clinic

Due to increasing demand, Harbor Regional Health is actively seeking a new facility to house its Prompt Care…

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The Grays Harbor County Commissioners held a “non-action” meeting on March 4. Superior Court Clerk Kym Foster is seated at the bottom right.

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County Clerk, District Court agree to resolve differences

After a spirited, at times contentious, 30-minute discussion during the Grays Harbor County Board of Commissioners “non-action” meeting…

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A preliminary sketch of Jenny Fisher’s “Kelp Forest” mural.

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History98520 presents new exhibits at the Micro – Museum

During the months of March and April, the History98520 Micro – Museum in Aberdeen will feature exhibits and…

Patrick Webb / Chinook Observer
An assessment of buildings at the former Naselle Youth Camp determined some should be demolished.

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Naselle Youth Camp bill misses the legislative deadline

Hundreds of bills died in committee last month, extinguishing their hopes of passing and becoming law in this…

Kevin Clark / The Seattle Times
When salmon are not plentiful, we suffer,” said Ed Johnstone, chairman of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission and a member of the Quinault Indian Nation. Twenty-one tribes sued Washington to enforce their treaty fishing rights, opening a gusher of public spending on culvert replacements.

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Costly salmon recovery effort heads toward mediation

Leaders from Western Washington tribes and state officials have agreed to enter mediation about removing salmon migration barriers,…

Jerry Knaak / The Daily World
The sidewalk along Market Street in downtown Aberdeen have been uprooted.

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Aberdeen begins sidewalk improvement project

Three blocks of sidewalks and trees on Market Street to be replaced

100+ Harbor Women Who Care
Last year 100+ Harbor Women Who Care raised $15,200 for Camp Victory as a group. Camp Victory’s mission is to empower survivors of childhood sexual abuse to discover and embrace their self-value and encourage movement toward healing by providing camps and supportive programs that create community and build resiliency.

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100+ Harbor Women Who Care’s next event set for March 11

Donors to select a non-profit beneficiary from three nominees vying for funds

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Looking west from the bridge near Kurt Cobain Park, several homes appeared to have serious flooding from the Wishkah River at high tide in a round of flooding in 2018.

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Sea level rise resident survey results released

Survey is part of a Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation study funded by a $130,000 Washington…

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Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen

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Rep. Jim Walsh calls for review of Washington’s Motor Voter Law

Concerned about the accuracy of Washington’s voter registration system, Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, has introduced House Joint Memorial…

A technician assembles a temporary cell phone-receiving station in north county after an intense windstorm damaged one of the area’s primary towers, affecting service to thousands. (Jeff Clemens / Chinook Observer)

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Windstorm toppled major cell tower outside of Raymond

PACIFIC COUNTY — A quick peek up onto the hillside above state Route 105 just outside Raymond will…

Luke Whittaker photos / Chinook Observer
Mike Harris is part of the Westport-based Mutineer Charters, which includes the F/V Fury, F/V Goldrush, F/V Reel Electric, F/V Hot Pursuit, F/V Stardust and F/V Slammer, offering fishing trips for salmon, halibut, tuna and bottom fishing while fishing under the credo “The Bounty of the Sea Awaits.”

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Local charter fleet all set for season ahead

The reels are spooled and the crews are ready.

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City council meetings round up

During the past few weeks of city council meetings in and around Grays Harbor County, a vote of…

McCleary Mayor Chris Miller

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McCleary Council holds vote of no confidence for mayor

Citing numerous alleged infractions, the McCleary City Council unanimously passed a resolution expressing a vote of no confidence…