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Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Adam Carter plays with Jane Sharp during Noon Tunes on Thursday at the Tinderbox Coffee Roasters in Aberdeen. Carter said he’s inspired by other musicians, so such a low-pressure environment where he can grab a caffeinated drink, a water or pop, and then play and sing with talented musicians is a real pick-me-up for him. On Thursday he was able to play his original song “Northwest Country” to the people who wandered into the coffee shop.

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Noon Tunes inspires musicians to do what they do best, play

Noon Tunes allows people of all experience, talent, and inspiration to play with other musicians who just want…

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World The rough surface of a recently resurfaced road in Elma was the source of much angst at a recent city council meeting.

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Outrage in Elma council meeting over street surfacing project

A grant opportunity is turning into a source of angst for the city

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Hoquiam Mayor Ben Winkelman and Aberdeen Mayor Doug Orr cut the ceremonial ribbon for the opening of the Fry Creek Pump Station on a drizzly Tuesday afternoon. Along with Orr and Winkelman, many other people were in attendance, including city, county and state representatives, members of the Office of Chehalis Basin, representatives from Quigg Bros, Inc., and HDR Engineering Inc. Nick Bird, engineer for the city of Aberdeen, and others powered on two of the pumps.

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City of Aberdeen powers up Fry Creek Pump Station

Back in November 2022, Dee Anne Shaw, at that point an Aberdeen City Councilor and the Public Works…

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World The rain on Saturday didn’t stop Doug Smith’s metal baby, a 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 300, from shining on South Broadway Street in Aberdeen. Smith spoke about much of what he’s had to do in the last 13 years in order to bring the classic muscle car back from what seemed like its end.

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Built from the ground up

A “backyard mechanic” with no formal training, Doug Smith found a way through years of hard work to…

Alcohol was a factor, according to a Washington State Patrol report, in a crash on U.S. Highway 101. (Ezra McCampbell)

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Three injured in head-on DUI crash

It occured around 2 a.m. Tuesday morning

A woman was arrested Sunday after a vehicle was stolen and driven at high speed towards Aberdeen. (MIchael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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One arrested after car stolen from Elma, pursuit

The owner of the vehicle’s foot was run over

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Ian VanDooren carries his son Thomas on his back and holds his daughter Emily. The VanDoorens had a ball at Aberdeen Summerfest. They enjoyed the balloons, the lemonde and the chicken Yakisoba. While they only tasted meat from a couple barbecue teams, they were happy. That’s what Aberdeen Summerfest is all about, to get friends and families, of all-ages, downtown.

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Aberdeen Summerfest succeeds with delicious meats, fun games and prizes

Ah Summerfest, the perfumed scents of cherry wood, rubs, oils and sauces dug into the senses. But what’s…

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Two buildings face demolition west of downtown Aberdeen

The city of Aberdeen is going to demolish two buildings west of downtown Aberdeen. Both have been deemed…

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Fire destroyed a trailer near Elma on Sunday afternoon.

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Empty trailer outside Elma destroyed in fire

The cause is unknown, said the East Grays Harbor fire chief

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Applesauce is one of the dogs PAWS of Grays Harbor hopes to find a home for during its Clear the Shelter event this month.

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Animal shelter to bring together dogs and drinks in Aberdeen

The fundraising event will go next weekend

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Aberdeen City Council attempting to build better, together

The Aberdeen City Council has decided to draft something it has never had before, a council and procedures…

Bette Worth, left, and Bobbi McCracken are excited to bring everyone out to Aberdeen Summerfest on Saturday. The festival itself — stretching along the Broadway Street blocks between Market and Heron streets, goes from 10 a.m., but there is the Show and Shine Car Show that starts at 9:30 a.m. The duo, the rest of the Downtown Aberdeen Association, as well as the sponsors, work hard for this to succeed. Information can be found on all social media channels, local media, and flyers around town such as the one behind them. (Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World)

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Aberdeen Summerfest starts Saturday at 10 a.m.

Aberdeen Summerfest is almost here and Bette Worth and Bobbi McCracken, two of the main organizers for the…

Hoquiam City Administrator Brian Shay, left, and Hoquiam Mayor Ben Winkelman, right, stand with Tracy Wood, who has served many roles with the city for 30 years. Wood is retiring from the city this week. In addition to so many projects, grants written, and other key ways she’s helped the city, Wood has served as the Hoquiam City Council secretary and the city’s community services coordinator. Anyone who would like to celebrate Wood’s retirement can do so Friday at 5:30 p.m., at 8th Street Ale House — 207 8th St., in Hoquiam. (Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World)

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Tracy Wood is retiring from city of Hoquiam after 30 years

Tracy Wood is calling it quits after 30 years of serving the city of Hoquiam.