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Small business boost applications extended to Feb. 3 for East County

Greater Grays Harbor CEO cites low turnout as cause for extending the window to apply

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‘Oakley Carlson Act’ introduced in the Washington Legislature

H.B. 1397, spearheaded by 19th District Rep. Jim Walsh, would provide new oversight of child welfare

Bryce Romero, proprietor of The Tap Room — 103 East Wishkah St., in Aberdeen — shakes a couple of drinks Tuesday early afternoon for thirsty customers. Romero often uses those skills to make the Green Tea shot, and hand-crafted cocktails. While Romero isn’t sure where the Jameson-based drink came from, he said his place is in the running for the best one in town. (Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World)

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The Tap Room provides a ‘party’ atmosphere

A multitasker at heart, Bryce Romero wipes down his bench and table outside, makes sure the barstools inside…

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Ocean Shores Mayor Jon Martin speaks to the North Beach School District about a project to build a tsunami tower near Ocean Shores Elementary School on Jan. 17.

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School board votes against allowing state funding of Ocean Shores tsunami tower

The tower would have been located near the elementary school in the vulnerable city.

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s enforcement division is investigating after five elk were found killed and left to rot south of Cosmopolis.

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Wildlife police investigating after five elk shot and left to rot

The incident likely occurred about a week ago.

Clayton Franke / The Daily World Janet, a Chaplains on the Harbor employee, prepares dinner Monday evening at the cold weather shelter in Westport.

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Cold weather shelters face hiccups and delays

Residents voice concern about public safety in Westport; other shelter site tabled

Photo Courtesy of Jordan Wolfe As Jordan Bowers, a prime suspect in the disappearance of her 6-year-old daughter Oakley Carlson, faces a potential 15-year sentence for identity theft, another gathering to advocate for Oakley’s whereabouts will commence on Sunday, Jan. 22, in Montesano. This will be the ninth public gathering in support of Oakley since she was declared missing in December 2021. This photo is taken from a prior rally.

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Gathering for Oakley Carlson set for Sunday in Montesano

Oakley’s biological mother, Jordan Bowers, is currently on trial for identity theft

Jordan Bowers (on screen) appeared via Zoom in Grays Harbor Superior Court on Tuesday, Jan. 17 for her first hearing regarding four counts of identity theft. She faces up to 15 years in prison if found guilty on the charges. Prosecutors said there is no connection between the identity theft case and the investigation into Bowers missing 6-year-old daughter Oakley Carlson. (Allen Leister / The Daily World)

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Jordan Bowers faces potential 15-year sentence for identity theft

Prosecutors say the case has no ties to Bower’s missing daughter, Oakley Carlson

Courtesy photo / Ezra McCampbell Coast Guard personnel stand on a pier near Tokeland after assisting in the recovery of two fishermen who capsized while pulling up a crab pot on Monday, Jan. 16.

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Good samaritans, Coast Guard help rescue capsized boaters near Tokeland

Neither of the two men sustained serious injury.

Daily World file photo Jordan Bowers (left) was arrested Sunday, Jan. 15, on four counts of identity theft immediately after being released for completing a nine-month sentence for child endangerment, unrelated to her missing six-year-old daughter Oakley Carlson (right). Oakley has been officially declared missing since Dec. 6, 2021, but was last seen confirmed alive nine months prior to that date.

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Jordan Bowers, biological mother of missing Oakley Carlson, arrested following release

Bowers, who completed a nine-month sentence for child endangerment, was charged with identity theft

(The Daily World file photo) The Ocosta Junior-Senior High School is in Westport.

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Levy would replace previous funding for programs and operations

The Ocosta School District is proposing a levy to fund extra curricular activities, athletics and some educational programs…

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New business in Montesano set to debut early February

Owner says the goal for the store is to be meaningful for the community

(The Arc of Grays Harbor) The Grays Harbor Equity Taskforce hopes to improve access to services for marginalized groups.

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Human service agencies partner to take on equity issues

Grays Harbor Equity Taskforce will tackle barriers for marginalized groups