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Pacific Seafood partially merged with Ocean Beauty Seafoods on July 13.

Business

Pacific Seafood getting even bigger following merger

SOUTH BEND — Major seafood company Pacific Seafood has officially acquired the distribution component of Ocean Beauty Seafoods.…

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A former Antarctic research vessel, the Hero, sank in the Palix River near Willapa Bay in 2017.

News

The U.S. government sold off these aging ships — PNW states pay the price

The Hero was an out-of-service Antarctic research vessel acquired by an oceanic foundation in Oregon with plans to…

The scene at a typical free weekly community dinner at the Lions Club in Ocean Shores.

Health & Wellness

Food bank and free meal directory

There are numerous organizations and agencies in and around Grays Harbor stepping into the breach feeding hungry people,…

Courtesy Darrin Wallace
Grays Harbor County Sheriff Darrin Wallace announced a succession plan that included retiring before the end of the next term, if reelected, and naming a successor, during Sunday’s Republican-sponsored election forum at the Grays Harbor Fairgrounds.

Elections

Sheriff Wallace walks back succession plan revelation

Wallace tabbed Chief of Special Services Jeremy Holmes as heir apparent, changed tack a day later

On July 27, McCleary Mayor Brycen Huff sent an email to the city staff tending his resignation. At last year’s National Night Out, Mayor Huff had the opportunity to see the McCleary Police Department’s drone in action. From left former McCleary City Administrator Jon Martin, Mayor Brycen Huff, Police Chief Ryan Miskell, Officer Jeff Seeman and Councilor Keith Klimek.
McCleary Police Department

Crime & Justice

McCleary Mayor Brycen Huff tenders resignation

After The Daily World’s Monday deadline for the Tuesday print edition, the paper learned that McCleary Mayor Brycen…

Bloodworks Northwest

News

Bloodworks Northwest facing a blood shortage

Bloodworks Northwest is facing an emergency blood shortage with less than a one- to two-day supply available for…

Timber & Targets axe throwing in Aberdeen

Arts & Entertainment

Fun and games featured across Grays Harbor County

Looking for something to do or want to make some new friends? From trivia to bingo to axe…

Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office
Jeffrey Damasiewicz pictured in his blue kayak.

News

Search for missing kayaker Jeffrey Damasiewicz remains ongoing

Despite extensive search efforts, the Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office [GHCSO] has not yet been able to locate missing…

On July 24, the city of McCleary rescinded its prior termination of Police Chief Ryan Miskell, which occurred on July 20, and placed him on paid administrative leave pending further administrative action. Also last week, the part-time police clerk and a police officer gave their two weeks' notice. (Andrea Watts / The Daily World)

Crime & Justice

McCleary Police Department in a state of turmoil

In addition to Police Chief Ryan Miskell being placed on paid administrative leave, a police clerk and police…

News

Aberdeen man killed in U.S. Highway 101 wreck on Saturday

William R. Carter, a 69-year-old Aberdeen man, was killed Saturday afternoon after Washington State Patrol troopers say he…

Johnny the Capo
Johnny the Capo plays Thursday, Aug. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Stowaway Wine Bar in Pacific Beach.

Arts & Entertainment

Live music roundup

Shaun Beebe

Crime & Justice

Aberdeen waives street closure fees for National Night Out

The Aberdeen City Council has approved a new initiative to encourage neighborhood participation in National Night Out by…

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An overhead view of the 2026 Hog Wild Festival as a stunt rider performs in the Globe of Death.

Arts & Entertainment

Hog Wild rolls through Ocean Shores

Blustery weather in Ocean Shores could not dampen spirits or activities over the weekend as the Hog Wild…