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Cosmopolis saw a crowded room as citizens turned out for a city council meeting on Wednesday. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Public anger surfaces in Cosmopolis city council meeting

Residents are not feeling heard as the council tries to tackle the issues

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People shelter with tarps and tents at an encampment on East River Street in Aberdeen last fall.

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Aberdeen homeless discussion: ‘Nobody’s going to fix this problem for us’

With shelter funding available, concerns remain over contracts, safety and ‘homeless utopia’

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The city of Aberdeen hosted an open house Tuesday night at the Rotary Log Pavilion so residents could see for themselves the nine alternatives there are for the future of the bridge known for its connection to Kurt Cobain and Nirvana.

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City of Aberdeen hosts open house for North Aberdeen Bridge

The city of Aberdeen and David Evans & Associates wanted to hear from residents about what to do…

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Anne Foster swam Monday at the YMCA of Grays Harbor, as she does every Monday and Thursday. The Montesano woman has endowed more than $1 million in order to help thousands of young, school-aged children stay safe near and in the water. It only takes a moment to drown and she wants to prevent it.

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Anne Foster is helping thousands of children learn water safety skills

A person can drown in an instant, whether they’re in the Pacific Ocean, the Wishkah River, a creek,…

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Mike Pierce Project — from left — Ben Landis, Mike Pierce, Kennedy Court, Lisa Bosler and Drew Logerwell.

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Black Shepherd, Mike Pierce Project are excited to play La Catrina Night Club

Black Shepherd is back to rock Hoquiam’s faces and make their heads bang. And this time, it’ll be…

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Richard Wills, who holds Position 6 on the Ocean Shores City Council, talks during a campaign forum in 2023.

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Shores councilor facing recall petition

Petition alleges Richard Wills broke duties during recent appoinment process

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Falls, particularly in the elderly, are a major indicator for declining quality of life.

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Ocean Shores Fire to hold fall prevention info session

With Ocean Shores’ burgeoning elderly population, falls are a common source of medical calls

A man was pronounced dead after driving into a river and his vehicle flooding Monday. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File)

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One dead after driving into river near Copalis Beach

Foul play is not suspected in the single-occupant incident, state troopers say

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Dr. Laura Galati cuts a ceremonial ribbon March 14, celebrating the opening of a School-Based Health Center inside North Beach Junior/Senior High School.

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Health center for students, staff opens at North Beach Jr/Sr High

State-funded model aims to reduce absence, increase access for rural areas

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From left: Bartender Stacy DeCamp and cook Everett Denny of the Porthole Pub celebrate Saturday, March 16 after their clam chowder took first prize in the judge’s choice category in a chowder contest during the 2024 Razor Clam Festival and Seafood Extravaganza at the Ocean Shores Convention Center.

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Chowder champs crowned as thousands flock for clam fest

Sunny weather, favorable tides aligned with three-day affair

Bubbles foam in the fountain outside Aberdeen City Hall on March 19. Aberdeen City Council will meet for a workshop to discuss homelessness at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20. (Clayton Franke / The Daily World)

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Aberdeen council to discuss potential homeless shelter project

Homeless committee has weighed pros and cons of applying for funds

Multiple members of Cosmopolis’ senior staff resigned Friday, citing a hostile work environment amid deepening budget woes. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Cosi city administrator, many longtime staff resign en masse

The mass resignation comes amid deepening budget woes

Dominik Jerome, left, stands before the Marine Corps flag during a send off before he departs for Marine Corps basic training. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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County residents hold send off for Marine recruit

He ships to San Diego for basic this week