Firefighter/paramedic Tyler Lundy, firefighter/EMT Spencer Coleman and firefighter/paramedic Adam Collins recently completed their probationary period with East Grays Harbor Fire and Rescue and have received their badges. 
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Three East Grays Harbor Fire firefighters complete probationary period

On July 11, East Grays Harbor Fire members celebrated three firefighters who recently completed their probationary period, demonstrating…

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Ocean Shores South Fire Station Grand Opening set for July 23

The city of Ocean Shores will hold a ribbon-cutting and traditional “push-in” ceremony for the city’s new South…

National Night Out is set for Tuesday, Aug. 4.

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Get ready for National Night Out

Several municipalities in Grays Harbor are gearing up for National Night Out [NNO], an annual community-building campaign that…

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Rules of the Road: Is it always illegal to cross solid yellow lines?

Q: I know as drivers we’re not supposed to cross a double yellow center line. However, I and…

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Medications are stored on shelves at a pharmacy on May 12, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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Trial begins in WA suit against Safeway’s parent owner over opioid epidemic liability

Washington state wants grocery chain Albertsons to pay for its alleged role in fueling an opioid epidemic that…

Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Deputy Benjamin Eaton (left) and Sheriff Darrin Wallace pose for a photo after Monday's award ceremony. (Jerry Knaak / The Daily World)

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Grays Harbor County Sheriff presents lifesaving award to Deputy Benjamin Eaton

On Monday, Grays Harbor County Sheriff Darrin Wallace presided over an award ceremony in the County Commissioners Meeting…

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Aberdeen seeks public input on budget, priorities

The city of Aberdeen is asking residents to help shape the community’s future by participating in the 2027…

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Perched on a rocky outcrop in Washington’s Gifford Pinchot National Forest, the High Rock Lookout, pictured here in June, is one of the most photographed and popular scenic destinations in the Pacific Northwest, making it beloved by many, but also a target of vandals.

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Volunteers rally to repair High Rock Lookout after devastating vandalism

Don Allen was about to drive home from work when his phone began buzzing with messages. His screen…

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Shovels in the ground signify the official start of construction of the Westport Community Skatepark.

Arts & Entertainment

Ground broken for new skatepark in Westport

A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Westport Community Skatepark on Friday.

Life

‘Community Kitchen’ steps in to Feed the Hungry

Last summer, the Catholic Community Services Feed the Hungry program in Aberdeen unexpectedly served its last meal after…

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Business

Claims accuse Pacific County of bungling health services funds

Former officers with Great Rivers Behavioral Health are suing the counties where the organization operates, including Pacific.

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One of the floats in the Bear Festival parade featured the 2026 Royalty Court: Senior King Aiden Avila, Senior Princess Kyra Greenfield, Samantha Bachman, EllieRay Buechel and Corban Davis. This was the first time in two years that the Bear Festival has had a float, which was built by Max Walker, whose daughters are exiting Queen Zoey Walker and exiting Junior Royalty Ella Walker.

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Floats, bear stew and cars made for a fun weekend in McCleary

The 67th annual Bear Festival brought out the McCleary-area community and brought in visitors to McCleary over the…

Wild Thyme Tree Farm is hosting a tour on Aug. 9 to celebrate their being selected as 2026 Washington Tree Farmer of the Year. Come and see what Grays Harbor College students learn about when they visited the tree farm for their Modern Land Management course, such as hardwood conversion, alternative management plan and value-added lumber production. 
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Tour Wild Thyme Tree Farm, the Washington Tree Farmer of the Year

On Aug. 9, the Washington Tree Farm Program is inviting tree farmers and members of the public for…