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Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Central Grays Harbor Firefighters, the union of Aberdeen and Hoquiam firefighters, has been getting out in support of the proposed creation of a regional fire authority in the three cities of Aberdeen, Cosmopolis and Hoquiam.

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Union stumps to support RFA move as vote draws near

The union supports the consolidation, for sustainability and more effective service

Photos by Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Seattle Seahawks’ NFL Pro Bowl Cornerback Tariq Woolen and Kelley McDonald, executive director of United Way of Grays Harbor, meet Wednesday afternoon at Five Star Dealerships in South Aberdeen — 212 S. Boone St. Woolen was in town to thank the 70 area high school culinary arts students with brand new Nikes for the impressive job they did in January when they served about 400 people and raised more than $214,000 at the 22nd Annual United Way of Grays Harbor Black & White Gala.

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Seattle Seahawk thanks local high school students with new Nikes

In January, 70 culinary arts students from Aberdeen, Lake Quinault, Montesano and North Beach high schools made a…

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McCleary votes to change city council meeting schedule

Gatherings will now commence on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month

McCleary Mayor Chris Miller McCleary Mayor Chris Miller

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Tensions flare at McCleary city council meeting

Mayor Chris Miller rejects claims of ‘targeting’ and ‘bullying’ city employees

Elma School District hosted a meeting Wednesday, April 19 in the Elma Elementary multi-purpose room to discuss facilities changes needed to host a growing student body. (Clayton Franke / The Daily World)

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Elma School District mulls solution to capacity problem

After bond failure, grade reconfiguration, portable classrooms possible options

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Multiple cars were involved in a motor vehicle crash on state Route 105 near Westport that resulted from a car being driven too fast in the hail, according to the Washington State Patrol.

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Multiple vehicles, injuries involved in Westport car crash

Unsafe driving speed and inclement weather contributed to the crash.

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Aberdeen Mayor Pete Schave, who is not going to run for re-election, said he’ll miss city staff and working with Ruth Clemens, Aberdeen’s city administrator.

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Aberdeen Mayor Pete Schave not running for re-election

Three years and four months into the job, Aberdeen Mayor Pete Schave has decided not to run for…

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Jessy Knutson and her husband Dustin, with their restaurant Messy Jessy’s Bar and Grill, are attempting to make their new restaurant a “beacon for quality live music, greasy spoon home-cooking and amazing cocktails.”

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Sparking Aberdeen’s live music scene

It was Jessy Knutson’s dream to own her own business. With help and support from her husband Dustin,…

Courtesy of the Surfrider Foundation The Olympia Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation conducts a beach cleanup in Ocean Shores.

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Slough to shore: Earth day events abound on Grays Harbor

Saturday will feature beach cleanups, weed pulls and educational opportunities

The Daily World File Photo Grays Harbor Young Professionals will be hosting the first of multiple planned “Community Cleanup” events on Saturday, April 22, in Aberdeen. The goal is to help give back to the community by cleaning up areas of downtown Aberdeen that are riddled with garbage.

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Cleaning up the neighborhood

GHYP to kick off its first community cleanup event in Aberdeen

Courtesy photo / APD A stepping stone used to break the window of the Aberdeen Police Department’s sliding door is visible on the ground after the incident.

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Police station vandalized amidst ongoing trend of broken windows

The suspect had no prior involvement with the Aberdeen police

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Officer Niamh Donnelly, left, and Officer Daniel Clemson, of His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, demonstrate a hold to an international group of corrections personnel at Stafford Creek Corrections Center on April 17 as part of an effort to bring a more human-rights focused approach to corrections.

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Stafford Creek home of new, forward-looking prison initiative

The international program is designed to create a healthier environment for prisoners and staff

Dave Haviland / The Daily World File A California man arrested in a 2021 drug bust in Grays Harbor County has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison, according to a Department of Justice news release.

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Man sentenced in district court for major 2021 drug bust

They were arrested in a state park with stolen RVs, guns, drugs, and cash