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Puyallup teen wrestler says school ignored her claim of sex assault by male opponent

The office of Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank and the Puyallup School District confirmed Tuesday they are conducting…

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WDFW is proposing updated rules and regulations for 2026 waterfowl general hunting seasons and for deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat special permit opportunities.

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Public comment period open for hunting season proposals

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is now accepting public comments on proposed hunting season rule…

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Salmon fishing season-setting process begins.

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WDFW invites participation in salmon season-setting process

North of Falcon process kicks off Feb. 27 with hybrid statewide salmon forecast meeting in Olympia

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The inimitable John Hughes delivered the keynote address at the Port of Grays Harbor annual report luncheon.

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Port of Grays Harbor delivers annual report

Legendary journalist and historian John Hughes delivers keynote address; Port trumpets successes

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Beginning this month, History98520 is launching a city-wide America’s 250th exhibit in Aberdeen. Windows of vacant buildings will be filled with photos on a specific theme, and the first building to be decorated is the Moore building, which will feature images relating to Aberdeen being the lumber capital of the world.

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Celebrating America’s 250th in Grays Harbor County

As part of the commemoration, the Grays Harbor Museum Association is producing a county-wide passport

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A view of the rotunda from inside the Washington state Capitol building

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More dead bills stack up in WA Legislature

Bills focused on psilocybin, medication abortion and taxing short-term rentals are among those that didn’t survive the latest…

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Oakley Carlson at the time of her disappearance five years ago.

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Oakley Carlson still missing after five years

Oakley Carlson has been missing since Feb. 10, 2021, from Oakville.

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Early returns are in for February special election

Several ballot measures are under consideration in the February 2026 special election including replacement school levies and the…

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Volunteers from Timber Tails K9 rescue watch as Benny, a yellow labrador, sniffs the palm of his new incarcerated handler at Stafford Creek Corrections Center.

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Second chances on four legs

Freedom Tails welcomes new rescue partner

PNW Wilds is set for March 7 in Chehalis

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Book Nook

From Book Fairs to new releases and author talks, numerous bookish events on tap

The Table @ Ocean Shores hosts a free community dinner every Tuesday at 5 p.m.

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Food bank and free meal directory

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

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The Washington state Capitol on Feb. 6.

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WA income tax on higher earners clears first legislative hurdle

Democrats rejected GOP amendments before pushing their tax on millionaires through a Senate committee. The bill was revised…

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Ocean Shores city council to hold sanctuary ‘study session’

Topics to include sanctuary status, community safety and federal immigration enforcement