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Oregon Public Broadcasting Even a small insect, such as the Emerald Ash borer, can devastate Washington forests. Their impacts could jeopardize forest economies and favorite outdoor recreation sites. Instead of tall groves, imagine tree stumps. Small pests can make big impacts.

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Buy your firewood where you burn it

Trees are being destroyed through the transportation of invasive insects and diseases in firewood. To make sure invasive…

A car was destroyed by fire in a grocery store parking lot in Aberdeen Wednesday. (Aberdeen Fire Department)

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Car gutted by fire in grocery parking lot

The cause is unknown

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World A Grays Harbor Transit bus was involved in a crash on Wednesday afternoon.

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Bus crashes off Wishkah Bridge in Aberdeen

One person was transported by Aberdeen Fire

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Chris Haley, owner of Redact Records, seen on stage a few months ago with his band A Lien Nation at Messy Jessy’s Bar and Grill. Redact will no longer be working with Messy Jessy’s, but Haley is rooting for the continued success there for the club at 212 S. I St., in Aberdeen. And according to Jessica Knutson, who owns Messy Jessy’s, the live concerts will continue, but they need to get the equipment all set up first.

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Messy Jessy’s show must go on without Redact Records

Chris Haley, owner of Redact Records, announced in May the end to what was a successful business relationship…

Hoquiam Fire Department Firefighters confronted a wildfire near Artic, stopping it before it could get too much momentum, on Sunday.

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Multiple departments confront brushfire near Artic

It’s the most significant wildland fire this year so far in Grays Harbor

Multiple agencies responded to a crash on State Route 12 on Sunday afternoon after a head-on crash near Porter. (Courtesy photo / WSP)

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Three injured in car crash near Porter

All persons involved were transported for further care

Washington State Patrol A Sunday afternoon crash injured three people on U.S. Highway 12 in Porter.

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Three injured in crash on U.S. Highway 12 in Porter

Multiple agencies responded to a two-car crash near Porter on Sunday afternoon after a car was struck head-on…

Courtesy photo / GHSO Sheriff’s deputies pursued and stopped a vehicle driven by a man wanted for multiple warrants on Thursday morning.

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Sheriff’s deputy pursue, arrest Spanaway man wanted for multiple warrants

The chase took place west of Hoquiam

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File Mayor Linda Springer talks during a February city council meeting in Cosmopolis.

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Cosi city council approves shifting bond account

The budget is stabilizing, acccording to the mayor

Clayton Franke / The Daily World Issues with wetland delineation have arisen at this housing development site in Westport. The city hopes an independent study will provide clarity and consistency for permitting.

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Westport wants fresh eyes on wetlands

City commissions study to characterize wetlands throughout Westport

Rick Hole

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Rick Hole, former assessor, files for county commissioner seat

Lone Republican in District 2 race emphasizes public safety and job growth as top priorities

Clayton Franke / The Daily World Pacific Northwest Renewable Energy will begin construction this year on a 40-acre wood pellet manufacturing facility at this property owned by the Port of Grays Harbor near its Terminal 3 dock in Hoquiam. The $250 million plant will take 24-30 months to build, the company said.

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‘Big win for the Harbor’: Leaders celebrate pellet approval

Wood pellet facility estimated at $250 million and 50-60 jobs

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer D-6th District

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Rep. Kilmer legislation would protect elections from AI

U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced the Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act, bipartisan…