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Pacific County Fair recruits for re-established fair board

The Pacific County Fair is seeking applications for appointment to positions on the Fair Advisory Board. The Fair…

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Vehicle sale gone wrong leads to arrest of Raymond couple

Prospective buyer gets suspicious during Facebook Marketplace sale, calls police

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The popular Hog Wild Festival is set for July 24-26 in Ocean Shores.

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WSP advises new motorcycle riders to get safety training and to obey speed laws

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has announced it is getting an early start on next month’s Motorcycle Safety…

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Cory Maxwell of Kitsap County (left) called on some members of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission to step down in public comments on April 17, 2026. Rachel Bjork and Francisco Santiago-Avila look on.

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Washington Fish and Wildlife panel confronts high tensions and harsh testimony

An investigation and a lawsuit fueled sharper comments at a meeting last week; there were renewed calls for…

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It’s a circus in Ocean Shores

Vendors are encouraged to sign-up now

Hoquiam Fire Department
The Hoquiam Fire Department is trying to raise $1.2 million for a new fire truck via a bond measure.

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Hoquiam Fire Department publishes FAQ for fire truck bond

Last week, the city of Hoquiam issued a ballot correction for the April 28 special election involving a…

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On April 19, the McCleary Historical Society hosted a centennial celebration of the McCleary Museum and Event Center. The building previously served as home of the McCleary Methodist Church.

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Celebrating a marker of the town

On April 19, the McCleary Historical Society hosted a centennial celebration of the McCleary Museum and Event Center

Hoquiam School District
The most recent rendering of the Hoquiam School District school construction site plan.

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Hoquiam K-6 project gains momentum

Jr-Sr high school project paused due to state funding timing

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WA GOP leader says he has box of ballots found next to a Renton dumpster

Election officials are trying to figure out how they got there, federal investigators may also get involved

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Grays Harbor residents within the Rochester School District, the city of Hoquiam and Grays Harbor County Fire Protection District No. 12 are voting on propositions proposed by these respective taxing districts. Ballots must be postmarked by April 28 or dropped off at a ballot drop box by 7:59:59 p.m. If you still need to register to vote, the last day of in-person registration is April 28.

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April special election ballots due April 28

For April’s special election, Grays Harbor residents living within the Rochester School District, the city of Hoquiam and…

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The Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority held a send-off for Vickie Raines on March 26.

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Flood Authority announces changes, plans

Since November 2025, the Flood Authority has braced itself for the departure of its long-serving leader, Vickie Raines.

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Craft and vendor applications for Sand and Sawdust due soon

April 30 is the deadline for submitting applications

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Clouds hang over Lake Cushman, as seen from the mountains of the Olympic National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service has announced plans to close 57 research stations in 31 states.

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Forest Service plan to close research stations stokes fear as wildfire season approaches

The U.S. Forest Service’s plan to close scores of research stations could threaten the nation’s wildfire readiness, many…