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Governor warns agencies: Prepare for ‘significant budget shortfalls’

State agency leaders received a dire warning from Gov. Bob Ferguson’s office on Friday that they’re headed toward…

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A gray whale and her healthy calf swim in the Pacific waters off Washington. Gray whale calf counts have plummeted, and last year were the lowest on record, according to NOAA Fisheries estimates.

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In a warming Arctic, gray whales struggle to find nourishment

RAYMOND — Doug Nussbaum is a retired logger whose morning rituals include a walk down to the bluff…

The Grays Harbor College Jazz Choir & Jazz Band Spring Performance is set for Thursday, June 18. (Grays Harbor College)

Arts & Entertainment

From jazz to blues to dubstep — live music for all ages and tastes

Shaun Beebe

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Harbor Happenings

Find out what’s happening in and around Grays Harbor …

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World gone by

80 YEARS AGO

Timberland Regional Library
The 2026 Aberdeen Library in the Parks program gets under way June 16.

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Aberdeen’s 2026 Library in the Parks starts June 16

The Library in the Parks program celebrates 16 years serving the community at the city parks of Aberdeen.

Olympic National Park
This gray whale was found dead at Olympic National Park near Kalaloch (initially floating off Ruby Beach) on May 24.

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More gray whales found dead along the coast

According to Cascadia Research, 26 whales have died along the Washington coast already this year, with many of…

Ocean Shores Fire Department
Ocean Shores Fire Chief Brian Ritter officiates the promotion ceremony for Captain Jeremy Towery, Lieutenant Michael Rifenberg and Lieutenant Kaleb Towery.

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Pacific Landing grand opening in Seabrook

North Beach Jr. / Sr. High School
North Beach Hyaks band members pose for a photo along with Band Director Jeff Simmons.

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North Beach Hyaks band dominates competition

North Beach High School students traveled 1,243 miles for “a trip filled with learning, teamwork, performance, and unforgettable…

U.S. Forest Service
The Bear Gulch fire burns in Olympic National Park last summer.

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Rep. Randall presses Forest Chief on wildfire preparedness

On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Emily Randall (D-6th District) pressed U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz on the Trump…

Luke Whittaker photos / Chinook Observer
Oystermen Brandon Christman and Otto Kemmer unload oyster tubs on Saturday, May 30, in Willapa Bay. Commercial oyster crews have been busy in recent weeks moving the oysters to new beds ahead of the summer season.

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Movin’ shell: Willapa Bay oystermen shuffle beds ahead of summer

WILLAPA BAY — The work never ends for oystermen, instead it ebbs and flows like the Willapa Bay…

Jacob Bevins has been arrested in connection with the death of his 4-year-old son Aiden.

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UPDATED: APD arrests Jacob Bevins in connection with death of 4-year-old son Aiden

Coroner’s preliminary findings reveal multiple fractures and burn marks

Vicky Martin photos / For The Daily World
Cosmopolis students run laps to raise money for ALS Walk-A-Thon.

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Cosmopolis elementary students plant Seeds of Hope with ALS Walk-A-Thon

Cosmopolis Elementary School recently raised more than $5,000 for the ALS Association through a student-led fundraising campaign called…