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The North Shore of Oyhut Bay as cobble berm construction continues in this file photo from February 2025.

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Federal funding loss threatens coastal defenses

The federal government is withholding funding to the Washington Department of Ecology that impacts the state’s efforts to…

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Missing kayaker’s body recovered near the Westport jetty

The body of a woman from Ocean Shores who went missing while kayaking with her husband has been…

Hailey Hoffman / Cascadia Daily News
Ferndale Superintendent Kristi Dominguez, center, speaks with former Gov. Jay Inslee in September 2023. Dominguez is one of 20 Washington superintendents trying to reshape the state’s school funding system.

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20 WA superintendents are reenvisioning state’s ‘broken’ K-12 funding model

A group of education leaders is working to reshape Washington’s system of funding for K-12 education after years…

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Washington hopes to make strides to reduce a backlog of forensic firearms tests.

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As gun tests in criminal investigations surge, WA struggles to keep up

Police in Washington are sometimes waiting over a year for the state to test firearms evidence, as the…

Jerry Knaak photos / The Daily World
Delectable ribs on a rack at Summerfest 2025 on Saturday in downtown Aberdeen.

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SummerFest serves up BBQ, music and fun

All-day downtown Aberdeen street festival packs ‘em in despite weather threat

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Drought covers 95% of Washington, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The National Weather Service issued a La Niña watch Aug. 14, raising hopes next winter will provide drought relief.

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National Weather Service: Odds tilt in favor of winter La Niña

The National Weather Service issued a La Niña watch, raising hopes the coming winter will bust up stubborn…

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Wishkah River Bridge closures coming this week

Daytime travelers who use westbound U.S. Highway 12 in Aberdeen will want to plan additional travel time.

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Open houses are underway across the Aberdeen School District as students get ready to return to school.

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Aberdeen readies for back to school (already)

Open houses scheduled as school starts Aug. 27

Live music set the tone at Lake Quinault Lodge Summer Music Series this past Saturday.

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Fall will be celebrated next month at Lake Quinault Lodge

The Summer Music Series at Lake Quinault Lodge continued this past Saturday, Aug. 16.

Photo courtesy of Toni Rydman Reineke
1st row: Dolores Gross, Helen Anderson, Barbara Grant, Marilyn Cummings. 2nd row: Ruth Landstrom, Shirley DeWitt, Linda Laukkanen, Judy Snyder, Jessie Parker, Adele Foster. 3rd row: Frances Lamb, Toni Rydman, Karen Richards, Virginia Wise, Marjorie Winterhalter.

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Mariner Girl Scout Troop 120 reconnects

Seven original members reunite at Hoquiam High School Class of 1960 reunion

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Sen. John Braun poses for a photo July 17.

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State GOP confident they can retake Third Congressional District seat

Aberdeen’s Jim Walsh considering run for federal office

Rep. Jim Walsh
R, Aberdeen

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Pierce County GOP chair, state fair officials to meet over booth restrictions

Jim Walsh, chair of the Washington State Republican Party, says officials with the Washington State Fair are “asking…

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The crew at Jodesha Broadcasting

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GGHI names Jodesha Broadcasting as Member of the Quarter

For 26 years, Jodesha Broadcasting has been a trusted voice across the Twin Harbors, serving listeners with local…