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A crate full of about 500 undersized crab was offloaded in Westport.

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714 pounds of undersized crab seized in Westport

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife police officer Lanny McOmber recently investigated a tip about a commercial Dungeness…

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Grays Harbor County Fair announces headlining bands

Grays Harbor County Fair, which runs from July 30 through Aug. 2, has released its musical lineup.

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Senate budget shows $80M for the Chehalis Basin Strategy

The Washington state Senate has approved a capital budget proposal with $7.3 billion in planned spending including $80…

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In 1990 restaurateur Ralph Larson to pick up tab for stolen heritage flags

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The scene at Tuesday’s Ocean Shores City Council meeting.

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Ocean Shores City Council meeting goes off the rails

Arguments, threats and accusations fly during public communication period

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More razor clam digs along the coast have been approved starting this weekend.

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WDFW approves coastal razor clam digs beginning April 12

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal…

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Latest News Briefs as of April 10, 2025

Elma man transported to hospital after log truck goes into ditch

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Extravagant Mermaid Festival continues its run

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Ruby Beach at low tide offers a variety of things to look at, from driftwood to tide pools, on the Olympic Peninsula.

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Ruby Beach picked among best beaches in the world

Lonely Planet has picked Ruby Beach in Olympic National Park as among 25 of the “world’s best beaches.”

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“Skills & Drills” workshop instructor and fisherman Robert Maw gives workshop participants a tour of a boat docked at the Port of Willapa Harbor.

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Aspiring fishermen angle for expertise at Washington Sea Grant course

A Washington Sea Grant initiative convened 25 aspiring and early-career commercial fishermen for a two-day “Skills &Drills” workshop…

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Veterans Assistance Fund can help in a pinch

County program provides cash to vets to help with a variety of issues

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State offers qualified residents property tax break

Seniors and disabled persons could be eligible for property tax exemptions