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In the fall of 2022, the Department of Natural Resources sold off more than 160 acres of timber in the Aldwell sale, near Olympic National Park.

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Will more timber sales in Southwest Washington public land reduce wildfires?

Federal leaders say the changes aim to expand American timber production by at least 25%

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The Grays Harbor Conservation District will use a grant to place log structures in up to six miles of the West Fork Satsop River headwaters.

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State awards $9M to improve wildlife habitat on the coast

The Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) on Wednesday announced the award of $9.2 million in grants for projects…

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The Hoquiam River flows into Grays Harbor.

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Washington state sues Trump administration for unlawfully cutting billions in disaster mitigation funding

Abrupt cancellation of federal grant program has cost Grays Harbor nearly $100M for critical levee projects

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Process to name new county treasurer begins

Grays Harbor County Treasurer Kenneth E. Albert retired effective June 30. In accordance with Washington state law, the…

Hoquiam Mayor Ben Winkelman congratulates Hoquiam Police Officer James Gaddis who is retiring after 24 years of service. (Hoquiam Police Department)

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Summer remains a busy time for city councils in Grays Harbor County

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The Bear Gulch Fire continues to burn in the southeast region of the Olympic National Park. Helicoptors continue to scoop water out of Lake Cushman to douse the fire.

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Bear Gulch Fire continues to smolder near Lake Cushman

The Bear Gulch Fire, located on the north side of Lake Cushman near Mount Rose in the southeast…

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The U.S. 12 Wishkah River Bridge is one of three bascule bridges in Grays Harbor County.

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Repairs bring daytime closures of Wishkah River Bridge

Daytime travelers who both walk and roll across the 100-year-old U.S. 12 Wishkah River Bridge in Aberdeen will…

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19th District lawmakers to hold town halls

Lawmakers from Southwest Washington’s 19th Legislative District will hold town hall meetings over the coming weeks in Long…

Rep. Jim Walsh
R-Aberdeen

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Measure would make WA residents prove they are citizens when they register to vote

A Republican-led effort to make Washington residents prove they are U.S. citizens before receiving a ballot is hitting…

Stolen tractor tracked down, returned to owner. (Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office)

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Stolen tractor recovered, two placed into custody

On May 19, Grays Harbor Sheriff’s deputies Byron and Taylor were dispatched to a theft of a tractor…

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A close-up of banners and kites flying at Westport Windriders Kite Festival at Grayland Beach.

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Sky comes alive at Westport Windriders Kite Festival

Colorful kites filled the skies over Grayland Beach July 11-13 as families and enthusiasts from across Washington state…

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Kurt Cobain is pictured next to his childhood home in Aberdeen, part of The Music Project.

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Cobain’s childhood home dedicated as a historical landmark

Following more than five years of dedicated historical restoration led by Dani and Lee Bacon of The Music…

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McCleary fire vehicles roll down Simpson Avenue at the start of the McCleary Bear Festival’s Grand Parade on Saturday.

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Streets of McCleary packed for 66th Annual Bear Festival

Vendors, live music, grand parade and bear stew highlight long-running event