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Commissioner Miller calls for county auditor’s resignation

Miller: ‘I do not support this level of performance or the lack of accountability that has been demonstrated’

At the city of Montesano city council meeting held on March 24, Mayor Tyler Trimble presented Grays Harbor County Commissioner Vickie Raines a certificate of appreciation in recognition for her “unwavering dedication, leadership and service to the citizens of Grays Harbor County.” Raines’ last day as commissioner is March 31. (Andrea Watts / The Daily World)

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Montesano recognizes Commissioner Raines for years of service

Following Grays Harbor County Commissioner Vickie Raines’ last report to the city of Montesano City Council on the…

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April calendar filling up with author events and more

Book signings, readings, launches and clubs, and an old-fashioned book fair highlight upcoming events

Portland native and “funny old bag” Susan Rice performs at the Historic 7th Street Theatre this Saturday. (Provided by Susan Rice)

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Susan Rice headlines upcoming live comedy show at 7th Street Theatre

Pacific Northwest Web Design and Marketing owner Randy Costello is bringing live stand-up comedy to the Historic 7th…

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Mayor Ben Winkelman of Hoquiam addresses the audience at the Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Lunch with the Mayors event.

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Grays Harbor mayors provide updates, discuss goals

Seven of nine mayors attend Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Lunch with the Mayors event

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Skakwal, a 24-foot canoe, is on display as part of “ntsayka ilíi ukuk – This is Our Place,” a new exhibit at the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria, created in collaboration with the Chinook Indian Nation and photographer Amiran White.

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Chinook Indian Nation, denied federal recognition, vows to fight

A Pacific Northwest tribe is vowing to continue its fight for federal recognition after the U.S. Supreme Court…

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Construction to close access to Rialto Beach for much of summer

Visitors and locals hoping to spend time at Rialto Beach this summer may need to make other plans.

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Cheryl Heywood has announced her resignation as Timberland Regional Library executive director.

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UPDATED: Timberland Regional Library Executive Director Cheryl Heywood resigns

TRL Board of Trustees announces and accepts embattled director’s resignation after enormous public pressure

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New WA law nixes mortgage lender tax break to boost wildfire funding

At the close of last year’s Washington state legislative session, a key bucket of wildfire prevention funding was…

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From the left, Regional Store Manager Bri Towle, Co-owner Mindy Schaefer, Freddy Schaefer, Co-owner Jason Schaefer and Executive Assistant Vivian Duncan pose for a photo during a reopening ceremony of Holy Lamb Organics’ historic Little Bit building on Tuesday, March 17.

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Historic Oakville building reopens after 2025 DUI crash into storefront

A reopening ceremony was held for Holy Lamb Organics’ historic Little Bit building in Oakville on Tuesday, March…

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A neighborhood feud over wandering goats resulted in an arrest.

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One arrested after feud over goat nearly turns deadly

Years-long tension between neighbors in Raymond has finally spilled over and led to one of them being arrested…

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Singkham and Soumountha Souphommanichanh pose for a portrait in their backyard in South Bend.

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Mekong to Willapa: Lao refugees make a new home in Pacific County

Not long after Vientiane, the capital of Laos, fell in December 1975, Singkham Souphommanichanh fled from his village…

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To celebrate America’s bicentennial, Grays Harbor Transit held a youth art contest, and Hoquiam student Alice Bickar submitted the winning design that was painted on a bus. In honor of American’s 250th anniversary, Grays Harbor Transit is holding another youth art contest, and the winning design will also be painted on a bus.

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Grays Harbor Transit commemorating America 250 with youth art contest

Last year, Grays Harbor Transit celebrated 50 years of service, and this year, they’re reaching back to 1976…