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An endangered snowy plover spreads its wings in an attempt to distract possible threats to its nest on June 27.

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Surviving by the shore: observing the snowy plovers

There are only a few dozen of the endangered birds left in the state

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Nonprofit expands foster youth services

Foster youth can access school supplies, funding for tutoring and activites

An adult gray whale washed ashore north of Ocean Shores late last week. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Second dead whale washes up in county in a week

The deaths are not connected, a stranding specialist said

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Some of the dogs of the upcoming class of Freedom Tails graduates pose for photos.

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Animal shelter partners with prison for dog training program

Inmates help train the dogs as they seek forever homes

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A recent cheeseburger at Rediviva — 118 E. Wishkah St., in Aberdeen. But it’s not just any cheeseburger. It’s got seven ounces of 100% Wagyu beef. It’s topped with carmelized onions, a dijon aioli and baby lettuce. The burger was served Wednesday night with mixed greens and was enjoyed immensely.

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Rediviva opens after lengthy kitchen rehaul

The melted brie cheese drips onto the plate from Andy Bickar’s hand-formed cheeseburger — a delicious, carnivorous dream…

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Graduates of Grays Harbor College toss their hats in the air after the completion of the GHC commencement ceremony on Friday, June 23 at Stewart Field in Aberdeen.

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Chokers walk into next chapter

Grays Harbor College awards nearly 500 degrees to class of 2023

A gray whale carcass that washed ashore in a state park in Westport will remain there, said a spokesperson for Washington State Parks. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Whale carcass will remain on Westport beach

Other disposal options were discarded as impractical

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On Tuesday, Aria Taylor, left, stands with Mia Moore Marchant at the corner of South I and East Market streets in downtown Aberdeen. Taylor will play “Tessa” in Marchant’s film “Again Again.” Laffrey Witbrod, cinematographer for the sci-fi romance indie flick, uses an iPhone to see the shot composition. Co-director Heather Ballish looks at the shot composition. Witbrod said in film you don’t just measure twice and cut once, you probably measure seven or eight times and cut once.

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‘Again Again’ film shoot starts in Aberdeen

Mia Moore Marchant and her small, yet dedicated crew started shooting the sci-fi romance film “Again Again” on…

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Jill and Scrawny Dew, a six-month-old puppy who was dropped off months ago with three other puppies and an offer of $20 to take them, stand near Jill’s home. Jill, who lives on three lots underneath Chehalis River Bridge, speaks about the trash people leave as donations. The city is trying to curb the issue with a proposed ordinance — still in discussion — from its Homelessness Response Committee.

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Homeless Response Committee hoping to curb trash issue

The Aberdeen Homelessness Response Committee is working on a proposal to help curb the waste issue that food…

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Officer Jamie Ancich of the Westport Police Department poses during bike patrol training in Seattle.

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Westport roll out police bike patrol program

Three of the department’s officers are certified for the two-wheel operation

The North Beach School District voted to examine the possibility of building a vertical evacuation structure on the grounds of Ocean Shores Elementary, where about 200 students are currently enrolled. (Courtesy of North Beach School District)

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North Beach District pushes for tsunami tower at elementary school

Still distinct from agreement with city, district’s tower could serve school and some public

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The Grays Harbor Coroner’s Office has expanded as it seeks to expand its role serving the community.

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Coroner’s office expands as it pursues more active role

New employees, new digs, same mission

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Adam Carter, a guitarist who’s lived in Aberdeen since 1987 and who fell in love with his wife in 1990, enjoyed playing curbside along West Wishkah Street. While Carter was playing covers on Wednesday during “World Music Day,” he spoke about lyrics from a song he wrote. “One of the songs I wrote was, ‘Found my way here long years ago. Drowned in my tears cause I didn’t know. God had a plan and soon his grace was applied.’”

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Musicians celebrate “World Music Day” in downtown Aberdeen

John Prentice, dressed in a yellow hat and the classic Johnny Cash shirt with the word “CASH” emblazoned…