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Grays Harbor’s Democracy Alliance groups came together on Friday, May 1, to host a series of events to recognize May Day. Elma Indivisible started the day by meeting at Vance Creek Park to make signs before heading to Aberdeen where an afternoon rally at Zelasko Park was held.

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May Day in Grays Harbor

On May 1, Grays Harbor residents spent the day volunteering and raising awareness of worker rights.

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Hoquiam Police Chief Joe Strong announced his retirement on April 30.

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Hoquiam Police Chief Joe Strong announces retirement

Hoquiam Police Chief Joe Strong took to Facebook Thursday afternoon to announce his retirement.

Grays Harbor County Clerk Kym Foster
Grays Harbor County Clerk Kym Foster

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Grays Harbor County Clerk Kym Foster announces reelection bid

Grays Harbor County Clerk Kym Foster (D) has announced her bid for reelection. Foster won the post in…

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Thurston County Superior Court Judge Christine Schaller presides during a hearing on April 29.

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Thurston County Judge again blocks sheriff standards law

A Thurston County judge has again sided with sheriffs in the state, blocking new standards for their positions…

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Ocean Shores Public Library Director Keitha Owen cuts the ribbon officially opening the new EVCS charging station.

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Ocean Shores opens new EV charging station at public library

The side parking lot at the Ocean Shores Public Library is now home to three EVCS (Electric Vehicle…

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Twin Harbors Skills Center branch offers programs for high school students

Twin Harbors, a branch of New Market Skills Center, is offering school year skills classes free of charge…

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An image from a state DNR webcam shows a plume of smoke at the Bear Gulch fire in Olympic National Park last year.

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Wildfires are increasingly common in Western WA

Last year, after the state Legislature slashed Washington’s wildfire-prevention funding in half, Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove sounded…

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Aberdeen’s Driftwood Players were awarded funds for an arena and balcony carpet replacement by the Grays Harbor Community Foundation.

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Grays Harbor Community Foundation awards $512K in grants

The Grays Harbor Community Foundation is investing $512,100 into the community through the 2026 1st Cycle Community Building…

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Kites were soaring in Ocean Shores on Saturday.

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Kites fly high in Ocean Shores

With blue skies, warm temperatures and a strong blowing wind, the beach at Ocean Shores was a perfect…

Coastal Community Action Program facilitators for the upcoming community Entry Event (from left) Rob Mendoza and Ryan Rowell outside of CCAP building in Aberdeen.

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Coastal Community Action hosting Entry Event Thursday

This Thursday May 7, between 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Coastal Community Action Program will be hosting an Entry…

PAWS of Grays Harbor is currently located at 800 W 1st St. in Aberdeen. (PAWS of Grays Harbor)

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PAWS of Grays Harbor looking for new home

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Stage West Community Theatre is performing Harvey, a Pulitzer-prize winning play at the Ocean Shores Lions Club on May 8-10 and 15-17. From left, John Howley (Duanne Wilson), Ron “Duke” Delagne (William R. Chumley, MD), Jake Francis (Lymna Sanderson, MD), Sara Hansen-Lund (Myrtle Mae Simmons and Bary Van Wert (Judge Omar Gaffney).

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From the Wings: Stage West Community Theatre presents Harvey

“Cool your jets, Harvey,” Craig McCobb joked as he waited on set for the go-ahead to resume Act…

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Candidate filing week starts Monday

Candidate filing week begins Monday at 8 a.m., and declarations of candidacy and full payment must be received…