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Through the first nine months of 2025, Washington saw 15 deaths and 30 near-deaths among children in the state’s child welfare system.

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Deaths and critical injuries in the child welfare system near record high

The past six months have seen a decline in the incidents, many of which involve opioids

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Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma offers support following surgery or serious illness before returning home.

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Summit Pacific Medical Center launches restorative care program

Summit Pacific Medical Center has introduced a new Restorative Care Program, offering patients a comfortable and supportive environment…

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Veterans Day events in Grays Harbor

Veterans Day is observed every year on Nov. 11, and several organizations in and around the region are…

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In 1965 second graders send Christmas stockings to soldiers

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Harbor Happenings

Find out what’s happening in and around Grays Harbor …

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Washington state Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove waves to the crowd during inauguration ceremonies at the Washington state Capitol, in Olympia, on Jan. 15.

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Upthegrove on land sales, federal funding cuts and wildfire immigration raids

Washington state’s new public lands commissioner came into office with his own ambitious agenda. It’s playing out against…

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A traveler at the international ticker board Friday morning at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in SeaTac on November 7. The FAA has reduced flights by 10% out of the nation’s 40 busiest airports, including SEA.

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3,300 flights daily to be canceled across US

Sea-Tac is among the affected airports

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This 100-foot tall hemlock decided to fall on the house in the 200 block of Summit Ave. in Hoquiam on Thursday, a day before it was scheduled to be removed.

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Storm downs trees, knocks out power and leaves a sea lion parked on a road

The storm that blew through Grays Harbor the past few days included strong winds, torrential rain, lightning, uprooted…

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Unique local holiday gift ideas found in Grays Harbor

Editor’s note: Each Saturday until Dec. 24, The Daily World Content Services will publish a series of articles…

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County facing projected $8.5M shortfall for 2026

County officials ask departments to cut 15% from their 2026 budget requests

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A veteran salutes the new “Storm Flags” at Fern Hill Cemetery.

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Aberdeen VFW donates flag for Memorial Drive

Editor’s note: The Daily World’s salute to veterans special section can be found inside Saturday’s edition.

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Grays Harbor residents facing hunger amid funding uncertainty

SNAP and WIC recipients have to make tough choices

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Aberdeen firefighters attack a home blaze early Thursday morning.

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Aberdeen fire a reminder to check heating devices

An early morning house fire Thursday in Aberdeen in the 600 block of East Second Street serves as…