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Chehalis Tribal Emergency Operations Center
The intersection of Howanut Road and Elma Gate Road E. near the Chehalis Reservation is starting to flood on Wednesday.

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Harbor County Commissioners declare emergency

Flood Warning issued for Satsop, Chehalis rivers, high tidal levels at Aberdeen will worsen flooding along the lower…

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A sea lion swimming in the Columbia River

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Congress tackles growing sea lion population in Columbia River

Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez said her office estimates it costs about $38,000 for every sea lion removed from the…

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Bill to place Quinault Indian Nation lands into trust passes house

The Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act would return 72 acres of old growth forest to Tribe

Washington Department of Ecology
An undated aerial view of TransAlta’s coal-fired power plant in Centralia.

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Washington’s last coal power plant will transition to natural gas

The facility was set to close this year. A deal announced Tuesday will keep it producing electricity.

Olympia Women’s Jazz Choir Holiday Concert

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Live musical performances scheduled in Grays Harbor

Holiday festivities are in full swing and there are plenty of live musical performances scheduled in Grays Harbor…

Global Change Biology
The 2021 Heat Dome resulted in trees exhibiting scorched leaves throughout the Pacific Northwest. A combination of factors, such as aspect, microclimate, tree species, and timing of bud burst, determined the degree to which trees were scorched.

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Unpacking the science behind the scorching from the 2021 Heat Dome

Adam Sibley, a post-doctoral student at Oregon State University, led a team of researchers to map the extent…

The Women by Kristin Hannah was the most popular book checked out at Grays Harbor area libraries in 2025.

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Spend some time in The Daily World’s Book Nook this holiday season

Save the date for upcoming author events, attend a book club and take the youngsters to storytime

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Increased rainfall stressing 100-year-old Lake Sylvia Dam

On Dec. 9, Washington State Parks closed Lake Sylvia Park until further notice

WSDOT
Key challenges include addressing erosion at Washaway Beach.

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Feedback sought on state Route 105 corridor plan

The tourism arm of Pacific County is seeking feedback on an updated plan to manage the state Route…

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Santa Claus poses for a photo with a shy young visitor at the Ocean Shores Public Library.

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Jolly old elf visits Ocean Shores Public Library

St. Nick listens to children’s wish lists, collects letters and poses for photos

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Pacific County officials trying to solve radio-coverage safety gaps

Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, said he plans to work in 2026 to secure the funding

Lemon Hill Cafe & Bookstore

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Celebrate, support your local small businesses in Grays Harbor

This original content is produced by Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. and sponsored by Grays Harbor County Tourism. Read…

For the 2025/2025 grant cycle, Community Partners Education awarded Patrice Erickson, a special education teacher at the McCleary School District, a grant to purchase drones for her classroom. (McCleary School District)

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McCleary students can take to the sky

Through a Community Partners Education grant, students at McCleary School District are learning how to operate drones