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Ilwaco High School 2018 graduate Ethan Personious, a Ph.D. student, is among the researchers who study shark populations in Willapa Bay for Oregon State University’s Big Fish Lab. Pictured are Padraic O’Flaherty, Dr. James Sulikowski and Personius (left to right).

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Complex, beneficial predators are studied in the pristine bay

Before the rings of Saturn, before trees, before dinosaurs and long before grass, there were sharks. They are…

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County Board of Health seeks to preserve life and health

Board seeks ‘consumer of public health’ to take vacated seat

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Aberdeen to perform water system and pavement maintenance

The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department will be continuing water system maintenance and pavement restoration this week.…

Bill Lucia / Washington State Standard
Ferguson said the state would, “not be bullied or intimidated by threats and legally baseless accusations.”

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Washington state ‘will not be bullied or intimidated,’ Ferguson tells Bondi

The governor on Tuesday responded to a letter from the U.S. attorney general warning the state over its…

Andrea Watts / The Daily World
During the Monday, Aug. 18 Elma City Council meeting, Joshua Holbrook became the newest officer to join the Elma Police Department.

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Elma City Council welcomes new officer, commends another

During Monday night’s city council meeting, the council moved efficiently through its agenda items. All councilors and mayor,…

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The details in the restoration project of the 7th Street Theatre have been freshened up.

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The 7th Street Theatre celebrates restoration

The 7th Street Theatre in Hoquiam celebrated its restoration project with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Greater…

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Rochester man accused of DUI after crashing into Oakville building

A 19-year-old Rochester man is accused of driving under the influence after striking another vehicle and crashing into…

Port of Grays Harbor
Port of Grays Harbor Executive Director Leonard Barnes celebrates Steam Donkey’s new lease that will double production capacity with owners Jonathan and Stefanie Bennett.

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Steam Donkey poised to grow as newest Port tenant

At its August meeting, the Port of Grays Harbor Commission approved a new lease with local brewer, Steam…

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Cities pass resolutions, announce promotions and hirings, approve equipment purchases

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Andrea Watts / The Daily World
At the city of McCleary’s Aug. 13 city council meeting, items discussed by the council included the Train Restoration Proclamation, a call for volunteers to serve on the Planning Commission, a financial update, and a Guestbook Resolution.

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Proclamations, budget discussed during McCleary City Council meeting

Honoring volunteers, the transferring of a guestbook to the McCleary Historical Society, and an overview of the city’s…

NASA
Venus, the waning crescent Moon and Jupiter (right side), appear together in the skies above Salt Lake City, in a past celestial event.

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Western Washington weather: Hot and dry conditions returning

Last week brought Western Washington a brush with fall weather.

Kids and their livestock are at the center of the Pacific County Fair.

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Pacific County Fair set for Aug. 20-23

‘County Roots and Cowboy Boots’

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Port Industrial Road paving work begins this week

The Port of Grays Harbor is notifying the community that night work to repave Port Industrial Road is…