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Gov. Bob Ferguson gives a thumbs up to his family during his inaugural address at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

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Recall effort against Gov. Bob Ferguson faces uphill battle

Petition started by McCleary gas station worker

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After years of fighting for mobile home tennants rights, Deb Wilson is celebrating new rent stabilzation signed into law this month that will cap rent increases for mobile homeowners at 5% per year. Wilson lives in a Hurst & Son-owned park in Aberdeen where residents have been struggling with economic eviction due to rent hikes and other exessive fees.

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Mobile homeowners, advocates react to new rent stabilization law

The state’s new cap on rent increases is one of the country’s most progressive — and some landlords…

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A view of the dynamic revetment protecting the North Cove shoreline at the end of Old State Route 105 in northern Pacific County taken in 2019.

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Coastal town erosion: Waves, sand, and human intervention

North Cove, Westport and Ocean Shores all battling the march of the Pacific Ocean

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Aberdeen Mayor Douglas Orr shares his support for the state champion Aberdeen High School girls softball team at the May 28 City Council meeting.

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City council meetings round-up

Councils approve measures, table votes, and approve resolutions and proclamations

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The interior of Harbor Heights, located on the grounds of Stafford Creek Corrections Center near Aberdeen, is pictured on Thursday, May 29.

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Inside Aberdeen’s new youth detention center

Harbor Heights at Stafford Creek Corrections Center set to open by June 9

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The Ladies Night Out in Aberdeen on Saturday was well attended.

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Ladies Night Out raises over $2,000 for women’s education

On Saturday, in Aberdeen, Bette Worth and Bobbi McCracken invited everyone, near and far, to take part in…

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A packed house for the Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Leader’s Banquet at the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino in Ocean Shores on Friday evening.

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GGHI holds Leaders’ Banquet

Summit Pacific Medical Center named Member of the Year

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Aberdeen’s latest homeless survey results released

Trash continues to be the top complaint among residents and businesses

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A building in Art Pocklington Central Play Park in Hoquiam was recently tagged.

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Surveillance video, an officer’s keen eye solve complaint

On Sunday, May 25, Hoquiam Police Department officers investigated two vandalism complaints on both city and private property.

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Trump targets Washington state with ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’

Washington appears on a list of more than 500 cities, counties and states believed by the administration of…

Annual McCleary Bear Festival

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Eleven unusual Washington festivals worth a road trip

If you’re ready to prep the car and buy tickets for a unique experience, here are 11 festivals…

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Light schedule of heavy hitters for KOSW in June

Sound of the Shores morning show to feature elected officials, authorities and more

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This is a sample of the special license plate to become available in Washington state starting in late 2025. The Washington State Beekeepers Association will use proceeds to support research and public education on pollinators.

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Smokey Bear, pickleball, and pollinator license plates on the way in WA

This is a sample of the special license plate to become available in Washington state starting in late…