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The Cosmo Specialty Fibers in Cosmopolis before a temporary shutdown of operations in April of 2020.

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Ecology opens public comments for Cosmo Specialty Fibers remediation

Last month, the Washington Department of Ecology issued Cosmo Specialty Fibers multiple penalties that total $2.3 million, for…

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The search patterns conducted for a missing kayaker off of Westport.

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Coast Guard suspends search for missing woman near Westport

The Coast Guard suspended its search for a missing kayaker near Westport, Washington, at 1:55 p.m., Tuesday. Missing…

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The articulated tug barge in the foreground at anchor near Anacortes is a prime example of the oil and diesel fuel transport vessel class getting more attention from state regulators.

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Plan to expand tugboat escort requirements for oil tankers stirs pushback

The escorts are meant to help reduce oil spill risks

At the public hearing held on Aug. 12, for the Forest Practices Board’s proposed rule amendments to Type Np Water Buffer for Western Washington, Pacific County Commissioner Lisa Olsen gave public testimony on the impacts to Pacific County. “Under this plan, approximately 12% of harvestable inventory, about 32,000 acres and over 600 million board feet, will be taken out of inventory and lost to all involved,” she said.

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Final public hearing for ‘no fish’ stream water buffers draws crowd

The proposed rule would increase buffer width and length

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A helicopter dips into Lake Cushman for water to battle the Bear Gulch Fire.

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Bear Gulch Fire expands to 7,360 acres

Forecast lower temperatures and rain should help tamp down the Olympic National Forest wildfire

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Rapid cooling, heavy rain, and near record river levels forecast

Wednesday may have been the last day you will need air conditioning this summer in Western Washington.

Hotels in Ocean Shores are now under city oversight following the passage of an ordinance. (The Daily World file photo)

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Health, safety drive Ocean Shores hotel ordinance

City councilor leads charge to improve conditions for tourists, convention and festival goers

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On the city of Montesano City Forest Tour held on July 15, attendees visited a site that had been recently harvested. In the distance are slash piles, comprised of treetops and branches. These parts of the tree don’t have marketable value and are considered forest biomass, which could be a potential source for use as bioenergy.

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Feedback sought on forest biomass for use as energy

Q and A with Francesca Pierobon, a chemical engineer with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, who is leading…

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One of the sauna and cold plunge stations at Seabreeze Sauna & Cold Plunge in Ocean Shores.

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Seabreeze Sauna Cold Plunge opens in Ocean Shores

After two years of dreaming, planning and executing their idea, Chris and Christina opened Seabreeze Sauna &Cold Plunge…

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The Six are scheduled to perform at SummerFest 2025 from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Western-themed SummerFest set for Saturday in Aberdeen

BBQ cook-off, music, vendors of all types and more highlight summer bash

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Invited guests take a tugboat tour of the Port of Grays Harbor on Monday.

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Port holds $200M T4 Terminal expansion show and tell

80-plus family wage jobs will be added to the Port’s operations

Paul Ryans’a 1966 Fairlane convertible

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Five Star Chevrolet Show and Shine roars into South Aberdeen

Over 100 car owners are expected to bring their pride and joy — car, truck, van, boat or…

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A Grays Harbor College carpentry student cuts a board during the construction process this past quarter.

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Grays Harbor College carpentry students nailed it

Spring quarter was a busy one for the Grays Harbor College’s carpentry program.