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Two new neighborhood developments adjacent to the town of Seabrook were recently approved by Grays Harbor County. Making up a total of 365 acres, the neighborhoods will straddle the town center to the north and south, including in the foreground of this photo.

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Two decades later, Seabrook still striding

County approves development agreement for pair of new neighborhoods totalling 365 acres

Ruth Rivas, left, and Jason Moore, center, defense of Michael Bowers Moore, right, stand during the second day of Moore’s trial for a 2022 shooting at the Ace of Clubs Tavern in Hoquiam. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Bartender, patrons testify in trial for Ace of Clubs shooting

A bar altercation ended in the death of a man

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
The Chehalis Wildlife Area comprises about 1,200 total acres in East Grays Harbor County.

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WDFW adds 40 acres to wildlife area near Elma

Purchase connects wetland habitat, seperate from farmers’ area of concern in 2021’s larger proposal

Two people were found dead of gunshot wounds early Wednesday morning off of Fern Lane north of Montesano. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Two dead by gunshot; police investigating

The deaths occurred early Wednesday morning

A map from the state Department of Health’s COVID-19 data dashboard shows seven-day case rates per 100,000 people in counties across Washington. The most recent reporting data from the last week in July shows Grays Harbor had the highest case rate of any county in Washington. (Washington State Department of Health)

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Grays Harbor sees highest COVID rate in WA among nationwide spike

Health departments continue monitoring as cases stay below summer 2022 levels

A gray whale carcass that washed ashore in a state park in Westport was one of three that appeared earlier in summer of 2023. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World file)

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Malnutrition, ship strikes likely cause of spate of whale strandings

Numbers are still above average but coming down

The Grays Harbor College campus in Aberdeen. (Courtesy of Grays Harbor College)

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Grays Harbor College selected for free meals program

Three-year pilot to address food insecurity for low-income, historically disadvantaged groups

Multiple departments responded to a burgeoning wildfire on Monday night near the intersection of 101 and Ocean Beach Road. (Courtesy photo / Hoquiam Fire Department)

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Fire departments tackle nascent wildfire near Hoquiam

Multiple departments ccombined efforts to defang the fire before it could gain energy

Individuals in the county have been posing as employees of the Grays Harbor Public Utility District in an attempt to defraud residents. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Scammers pose as power company officials

They’re allegedly offering power meter replacement for a fee

Courtesy of Patrick Cobb
A pair of events in Montesano aim to raise awareness for and prevent suicide.

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Workshop, 5K aim to address suicide

Reserve Army chaplain to provide free suicide prevention training this month, host run

A sensei of smoke cuts up beautifully cooked meat during a past Summerfest, in downtown Aberdeen. This is the fifth year for the festival, which brings fun for the whole family. While carnivores might find it tough to resist the smoky scents wafting through the air, there are plenty of free activities for all ages to enjoy. (Provided by Rick Moyer)

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Bringing food, friends and fun together this Saturday

Bette Worth and Bobbi McCracken are full of fun ideas. On Saturday, those ideas will come to life…

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A Hoquiam school district bond committee recently suggested proposing a $42 million bond to help pay for $50 million in modernizations to Hoquiam High School. The school board will vote either to finalize or revisit the bond measure at an upcoming meeting.

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Hoquiam School District prepares bond ask

Committee suggests $42 million bond, awaits approval of school board

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A creepy audio clip with this picture of Aberdeen’s infamous killer Billy Gohl to promote the Oct. 21 tour, “Billy’s Back: Walk of the Undead,” is on Wil Russoul’s Facebook account. “Yeah, I’m Billy Gohl … See ya soon,” the clip says.

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‘Billy’s Back: Walk of the Undead’

Phil “Fill” Slep is excited about a spooky tour happening in October in downtown Aberdeen. He and Downtown…