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Montesano Fire Department 
This summer, Montesano Fire Department’s Brush 91 crew was deployed to several wildfires across Washington such as the Bear Gulch fire, Hope fire, and more recently, the Lower Sugarloaf fire. Here, they are on the Hope fire.

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A busy summer for Montesano Fire’s Brush 91

Crews supported wildfire fighting efforts across Washington

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The 2025 Montesano Homecoming Court arrives downtown atop a fire engine at the Homecoming Parade.

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Montesano first responders interwoven with community, schools

Montesano’s recent homecoming celebration served an example of how first responders can become principal elements within the fabric…

Andrea Watts / The Daily World
Flanked by officers and city officials, Chief Susan Shultz did the honors of cutting the ribbon during the grand opening of the Community Safety and Services Building.

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A Reflection of Pride: Elma’s Community Safety and Services Building

Brand-new Community Safety and Services Building houses the police department and municipal court

Aberdeen Police Department
Aberdeen Police Cadets

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Recruiting the next generation of first responders

Police and fire cadet programs provide first-hand training for youth

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In attendance at the hangar celebration were members of the Life Flight Network leadership team along with members of the Cosmopolis, Hoquiam and Wiskhah Fire Departments.

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New hangar showcases Life Flight Network’s commitment to serving Grays Harbor

Life Flight Network is a vital part of the emergency patient care network

Jerry Knaak / The Daily World
The Aberdeen Police Department’s DUI officer, Dillon Mitchell.

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Aberdeen DUI officer keeping streets safe

Officer Mitchell susses out impaired drivers like a bloodhound

Grays Harbor College photos
The first students for Grays Harbor College’s new Computer Science program.

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Grays Harbor College welcomes new Computer Science program

This fall, Grays Harbor College welcomed its first students in the new Associate of Arts in Computer Science…

Sen. Jeff Wilson
R-19th District

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Attacks on signature gatherers prompt new bill from Sen. Jeff Wilson

Tough new proposal addresses growing concerns about political violence

Andrea Watts / The Daily World
East County residents are already showing their Halloween spirit.

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Plenty of tricks and treats for all ages as the witching hour approaches

Parties, pumpkin decorating, fall festivals and more …

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Tribes hail U.S. Supreme Court dismissal of Maverick Gaming’s lawsuit attacking sovereignty

Shoalwater Bay Tribe had intervened in the litigation to defend the law that helped secure national precedent

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Donna Albert sang a protest song she wrote during Sunday’s Fall Fest: A Festival of Community and Action in Montesano, accompanied by her husband, Kenneth E. Albert, who retired as Grays Harbor County Treasurer at the end of June.

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Building community connections during Monte Fall Fest

On Sunday afternoon, Oct. 5, at Montesano’s Fleet Park, Save Our Democracy GH and Elma Indivisible hosted Fall…

Montesano Fire Department 
This summer, volunteer firefighter Saige Schurr passed the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) exam to become a nationally registered EMT.

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Schurr represents the next generation of first responders

At 18, Saige Schurr moved to Montesano and found herself wanting to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.…

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A Lacey man died following an accident Sunday on U.S. Highway 101 near Raymond.

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Man faces vehicular homicide charge following Sunday crash

RAYMOND — Despite the best efforts of emergency responders, a person died following a crash on Sunday on…