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Heath Layman, with more than a quarter century of experience with the Cosmopolis Police Department, was officially confirmed as the chief of the department in January 2023.

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APD takes over Cosmopolis policing full-time

New three-year agreement takes effect as Cosmopolis Police Department closes

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The proposed flood control dam above Pe Ell on the headwaters of the Chehalis River.

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Office of Chehalis Basin offers January update

Flood damage, flood-control dam and non-dam alternative highlighted

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Read Your World Day 2026

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Happy New Year fellow readers

Welcome back to the Book Nook! There are plenty of author events and writers and book groups for…

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How does Washington state’s short session budget work?

Here are the basics ahead of the upcoming legislative session

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Large chunks of pavement have broken off at the South Montesano Water Access Area along the Chehalis River.

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WDFW closes two Grays Harbor boat launches

Due to recent flooding and resulting erosion, two water access areas in Grays Harbor County in Washington Department…

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Still time to recycle your Christmas tree for a good cause

Is this the weekend you’ve pledged to take down the Christmas tree and ready the house for 2026?…

PAWS of Grays Harbor CLUE game night

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Grays Harbor Community Foundation scholarships available

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State Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, speaks at a past rally on the steps of the state Capitol in Olympia.

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Olympia rallygoers express frustration over taxes, day care fraud

An anti-tax crowd gathered at the state capitol in Olympia on Saturday, with protesters expressing frustration over a…

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Fluoride fights bubble up around Washington state

At least seven city councils, including Aberdeen, have grappled with whether to remove fluoride from drinking water; dental…

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The Aberdeen High School Jazz Band performing at the 2025 GHC Jazz Festival.

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8th Annual GHC Jazz Festival is Jan. 15 at the Bishop Center

The 8th Annual Grays Harbor College Jazz Festival is coming up on Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Bishop…

Urban Unglued Freaks at the Beach

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Double-dip to start the year

The Ocean Shores Convention Center is hosting two events Jan. 17-18

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Aberdeen Police Chief Dale Green congratulates Gary Sexton on his promotion to the rank of lieutenant.

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Aberdeen Police Department adds one, promotes three

Chief of Police Dale Green presides over swearing in ceremonies

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A guardrail ended a high-speed chase in the North River area early Monday morning.

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Minor violation leads to felony arrest

Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s deputy led on high-speed chase