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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…

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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…

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The North Shore of Oyhut Bay as cobble berm construction continues in this file photo from February 2025.

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Federal funding loss threatens coastal defenses

The federal government is withholding funding to the Washington Department of Ecology that impacts the state’s efforts to…

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Missing kayaker’s body recovered near the Westport jetty

The body of a woman from Ocean Shores who went missing while kayaking with her husband has been…

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Ferndale Superintendent Kristi Dominguez, center, speaks with former Gov. Jay Inslee in September 2023. Dominguez is one of 20 Washington superintendents trying to reshape the state’s school funding system.

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20 WA superintendents are reenvisioning state’s ‘broken’ K-12 funding model

A group of education leaders is working to reshape Washington’s system of funding for K-12 education after years…

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Washington hopes to make strides to reduce a backlog of forensic firearms tests.

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As gun tests in criminal investigations surge, WA struggles to keep up

Police in Washington are sometimes waiting over a year for the state to test firearms evidence, as the…

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Delectable ribs on a rack at Summerfest 2025 on Saturday in downtown Aberdeen.

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SummerFest serves up BBQ, music and fun

All-day downtown Aberdeen street festival packs ‘em in despite weather threat

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Drought covers 95% of Washington, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The National Weather Service issued a La Niña watch Aug. 14, raising hopes next winter will provide drought relief.

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National Weather Service: Odds tilt in favor of winter La Niña

The National Weather Service issued a La Niña watch, raising hopes the coming winter will bust up stubborn…

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Wishkah River Bridge closures coming this week

Daytime travelers who use westbound U.S. Highway 12 in Aberdeen will want to plan additional travel time.

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Open houses are underway across the Aberdeen School District as students get ready to return to school.

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Aberdeen readies for back to school (already)

Open houses scheduled as school starts Aug. 27

Live music set the tone at Lake Quinault Lodge Summer Music Series this past Saturday.

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Fall will be celebrated next month at Lake Quinault Lodge

The Summer Music Series at Lake Quinault Lodge continued this past Saturday, Aug. 16.