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A store displays a sign accepting Electronic Benefits Transfer, or EBT, cards for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program purchases for groceries on Oct. 30 in New York City.

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A defiant Trump vows no SNAP payments until Democrats cave

President Donald Trump backtracked Tuesday on a pledge by his administration in court filings to partially fund November…

Abby E. Murray and Lauren Kay Johnson will be at Browsers Bookshop in Olympia on Saturday.

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Author events, writers groups, book clubs, children’s storytime and more …

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Stranger Sings performs at Bishop Center

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Stranger Sings performs at Bishop Center

Ocean Shores Food Bank
Fresh produce at the Ocean Shores Food Bank.

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Food bank and free meal directory

Cities around the country are taking measures to combat food insecurity issues as the federal government shutdown continues…

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The Music Project is looking for actors in a casting call

Aberdeen group is producing a short film celebrating Grays Harbor’s grunge music legacy

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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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Surf splashes into the rock jetty in Westport. King tides have arrived on the coast today. The high tides will last through Friday.

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Wind, big waves and heavy rain coming to the coast

Blustery winds, big waves and heavy rain could cause moderate to major flooding along Washington’s coastline and some…

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Bonneville Power Administration’s Earl D. Ostrander Substation near Eagle Creek along the Columbia River.

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As the Pacific Northwest faces rolling blackouts, study says renewable energy may not be enough

Washington and Oregon could start seeing rolling blackouts during extreme weather as soon as next year

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Kids enjoy a splash day this past summer at Camp Victory. The camp was one of 24 organizations which received a grant from the Grays Harbor Community Foundation.

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Community Foundation awards $509K in grants to 24 organizations

The Grays Harbor Community Foundation awarded $508,946 in grants across 24 organizations for projects ranging from youth sports…

Edward Welter

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Welter appointed to Hospital District Board

Public Hospital District #2 has appointed Edward Welter of Westport to represent Position 2

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A sign in a convenience store along Barlowe Road in Hyattsville, Maryland, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, advertises that it accepts SNAP benefits.

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Trump administration to pay about half of November SNAP benefits

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will pay about half of November benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition…

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In Montesano, the downtown sidewalks were crowded with families stopping by the participating business, and volunteers ensured a safe crossing of the streets.

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A wet Halloween didn’t dissuade trick or treaters

The forecast of rain for Friday afternoon arrived on schedule, resulting in a soggy afternoon for Montesano’s Downtown…

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Hoquiam family escapes harm in house fire on Sunday.

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Smoke detector saves family in Hoquiam house fire

The cause of the fire is under investigation. No one was injured in the fire.