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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson hosts a press conference on the impacts of President Donald Trump’s tariffs at Northwest Harvest on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. (Jake Goldstein-Street / Washington State Standard)

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New report: WA could lose billions from Trump’s tariffs

Washington’s grocery prices could grow more than 16% if President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs are allowed to continue,…

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Storage tanks that house hazardous chemicals onsite are in poor condition, posing a risk for chemical spills that could harm human health and the environment. The tanks rest near a river, which increases the likelihood of environmental damage if a spill happens.

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How polluted is Cosmopolis’ defunct pulp mill? We don’t know, Washington state says

Washington’s Department of Ecology is escalating its cleanup strategy for a once-prosperous pulp mill outside of Aberdeen, while…

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New Ocean Shores program provides activities for those living with dementia, respite for caregivers

Ocean Shores Friends is a weekly program that offers engaging activities and lunch for those living with dementia,…

12th Annual Pride Festival

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Calendar of events

Find out what’s happening in and around Grays Harbor

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Artificial Intelligence’s role in education continues to evolve

Pros and cons of latest technology wave affecting educators and students alike

Sportsmen for the Wild Olympics
The steep forested slopes of the Moonlight Dome Roadless Area forms the critical headwaters for both the East and West Forks of the Humptulips River (seen on the left), one of the top ten trophy fishing rivers in Washington state, located about seven miles east of Lake Quinault.

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Backlash mounts over proposed repeal of protections for 2M acres of forest in WA

Washington tribal leaders and environmental advocates are speaking out against the Trump administration’s plan to repeal protections for…

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TRIO Upward Bound students, staff, and chaperones at the entrance of the Tunnel Club, where Seattle Seahawks players enter the field.

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30 students visit Lumen Field with GHC’s TRIO Upward Bound program

Thirty high school students from the Twin Harbors recently visited Lumen Field with Grays Harbor College’s TRIO Upward…

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A roundabout decorated with items of significance for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation is illuminated along Anderson Road near Oakville.

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Chehalis Tribe gets $1M for large-scale solar farm

The Washington state Department of Commerce delivered $41.1 million to 49 Clean Energy Community Grants awardees in 22…

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A photo of Leira Wilson and Curtice Gordon.

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Slain Rochester dog trainer remembered for love of animals and family

Kraftwerk K9 owner Wayne Curry charged in death of former employee

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The 5K Fun Run & Walk and Peak Health Wellness Fair hosted by the Summit Pacific Wellness Center is this Saturday.

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5K and Peak Health Wellness Fair in Elma this Saturday

On Saturday, Sept. 13, expect to see superheroes running down Elma’s streets because Summit Pacific Wellness Center is…

Aberdeen School District
Aberdeen High School students take part in an Organizational 101 workshop.

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Aberdeen High School students GEAR UP to start school year

School board officially adds new member, accepts donation from 1st Security Bank

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Salmon fishing has been good late this summer in Willapa Bay, Willapa River and other local streams.

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Hatchery Chinook salmon fishing ‘hot’ in Willapa bay and river

Recreational salmon fishing in Willapa Bay and its tributaries has been hot for several weeks, with anglers encountering…

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Grays Harbor restaurant inspections during the month of August

There are two types of violations recorded on the inspection report: