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Razor clam digging on the coast continues starting Jan. 29

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WDFW approves coastal razor clam digs beginning Jan. 29

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today, razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach,…

Mike Cairns’ Under the Ash

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Book Nook: Read, write, explore

Several author events are on tap in the coming weeks, along with book and writers group meetings

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Oakville City Hall

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Longtime resident Edwards selected to fill Oakville City Council vacancy

Lifelong Oakville resident Jason Edwards was selected by the Oakville City Council to fill the position 1 vacancy,…

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On Tuesday, Grays Harbor residents turned out for the Grays Harbor Free America Walk held in Aberdeen in conjunction with the nationwide Women’s March Walkout.

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Grays Harbor residents turn out for Free America Walkout

On Tuesday from 2 to 3 p.m., a crowd of 50 plus Grays Harbor residents participated in the…

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Raymond woman attempted to pass struck in the southbound lane, and struck it on the front end of the driver’s side. Her vehicle went over a guardrail, rolled down an embankment, and came to a rest along Smith Creek.

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SUV tumbles down embankment in U.S. 101 crash

Traffic was backed up on U.S. Highway 101 for close to an hour on Tuesday, Jan. 20, after…

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Grays Harbor County restaurant health inspections

There are two types of violations recorded on the inspection report:

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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson at his State of the State address on Jan. 13, 2026. Ferguson did not discuss the budget cuts he’s proposing in his speech but they’ve stoked plenty of testimony in the first days of the 2026 legislative session.

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An icy reception for Ferguson’s proposed budget cuts

Advocates for schools, public universities, and climate programs are among those unhappy with the raft of cuts the…

The Aberdeen Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire at an abandoned commercial building in the 1800 block of Simpson Avenue. (Grays Harbor Scanner video screenshot)

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Fire contained at abandoned commercial building in Aberdeen

The Aberdeen Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire at an abandoned commercial building in the…

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South Beach Regional Fire Authority (SBRFA) responds to an early morning rollover crash in Westport.

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SBRFA responds to early morning injury crash

At 2:04 a.m. Wednesday morning, the South Beach Regional Fire Authority was dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover crash…

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Smokin’ Philly’s BBQ hosts grand re-opening Thursday in Hoquiam

Smokin’ Philly’s BBQ in Hoquiam had their grand opening just a few weeks ago in mid-December, and less…

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Hoquiam School District Superintendent Dr. Mike Villarreal

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Hoquiam, Elma, McCleary, Ocosta and North Beach school districts planning replacement levies

In the January 2026 Hoquiam School District newsletter, Superintendent Dr. Mike Villarreal detailed efforts to renew the Educational…

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Latest proposed Hoquiam High School site plan.

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Hoquiam School District shares school construction update

School design phase underway as part of the statewide OSPI Seismic Grant Program

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Aberdeen School District addresses recent threats

School officials and Aberdeen Police warn students of consequences