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Grays Harbor General Election ballots are mostly set

Editor’s note: For more Primary Election coverage, including U.S. District 6 results, turn to A4.

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Tariq Woolen, Seattle Seahawks’ cornerback, teamed up with Five Star Dealerships to raise money for Summit Pacific Medical Center, in Elma. Woolen sat in a dunk tank as many children, teens and adults alike threw softballs at a target. It cost $5 for three throws. At least one participant paid $20 in order to be allowed to automatically dunk Woolen.

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Dunking Hawks’ superstar Tariq Woolen

It was a simple idea.

Riley T. Carter appears electronically in court during his arraignment Monday. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Former Aberdeen city councilor arraigned

Riley T. Carter, a former Aberdeen city councilor arrested last week and charged with first-degree rape of a…

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Melody Wilson, left, her two-year-old Raylan and her 12-year-old Peyton, enjoy their time Saturday at the Grays Harbor County Fair in Elma. The fair saw so many smiles and there was so much laughter as people, like the Wilsons, rode spinning rides, such as the “Zipper,” played carnival games, ate huge portions of curly fries and quenched their thirst on cold lemonade.

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Grays Harbor County Fair leaves people wanting more

The Grays Harbor County Fair offered a lot to people.

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Riley Carter resigns from Aberdeen City Council while locked up

Riley Carter has resigned from Aberdeen City Council.

A man was injured Thursday in a shooting near Sterling’s Landing outside of Montesano. (Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office)

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One injured in shooting; sheriff’s office investigating

The altercation grew from a previous dispute, police believe

A local man found dead on Tuesday just south of Elma likely died by suicide, according to the Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File)

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Body found near railroad dead of apparent suicide

A 51-year-old man found dead just south of Elma on Tuesday likely died by suicide, said a representative…

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World The lights beckon all to the fair.

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An exhibit in belonging: fair alights on county

The fair is here until Saturday

Aberdeen City Council voted Sydney Swor as its new city council president. Swor has been on the council since January. She wants to improve communication by making sure all of her fellow council members "feel heard, supported, and that we're addressing issues collaboratively." (Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World)

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Sydney Swor is Aberdeen’s new city council president

There’s a new leader for Aberdeen City Council and she’s one of the newer council members.

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Court documents illuminate a long history of sexual assault of a child by Aberdeen City Councilor Riley T. Carter.

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Court docs illuminate child rape arrest

Interview of the defendant points to long history of violation

Michael S.Lockett / The Daily World County Coroner George Kelley speaks during a brief ceremony, interring the unclaimed dead.

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Strangers burying strangers: unclaimed dead laid to rest

The ceremony is the culmination of a months-long effort

Officials from the Port of Grays Harbor and various soybean farming and transport groups from across the Midwest pose with a ceremonial check for $1.3 million on Tuesday in honor of the partnership. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Soybean farmers, port come together to celebrate financial contribution

Organizations from half a dozen midwest states came out to the port

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Kids read books during an Anywhere Library visit to Cosmopolis, the first stop as the program stands up in the county.

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Anywhere Library makes county debut in Cosi

The program will bring the all-encompassing goodness of libraries to underserved areas