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Photos Courtesy photo / WDFW Deckhands pull in a crab pot as their boat tests the quality of Dungeness crab for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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Dungeness crab season delayed until at least mid-December

The crab need a little more time to eat before harvesting, said Fish and Wildlife.

A fire completely destroyed a vacant Aberdeen residence early on Nov. 21. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Fire destroys vacant building and nearly takes out adjacent building

Hoquiam and Aberdeen have been plagued by a string of fires of late.

As the winter draws nigh, the fire departments from around the county caution people to be safe and use common sense to avoid structure fires that could threaten lives and property. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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As structure fires are on the rise across the county, here’s how to stay safe

Winter marks structure fire season.

The Aberdeen Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. (Scott Rodgerson / Unsplash)

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Aberdeen police investigating fatal hit-and-run

The driver was located, dead from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World The Coast Guard recently announced an increased penalty for a case involving the violation of the Jones Act in October.

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Fine quadrupled for repeat offender “paper captain” violation

His previous violations were in 2010, the investigation revealed.

Summit Pacific Medical Center CEO Josh Martin took the floor to unveil a three-year Community Health Needs Assessment during a community forum on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in Elma. The plan highlighted areas of concern in the community, health wise, and solutions to combat them. (Allen Leister / The Daily World)

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Community Health Needs Assessment highlights community forum

Summit Pacific Medical Center unveiled its three-year plan to address community health concerns

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Familiar faces poised to win county races

Less than 2,000 ballots remain uncounted according to election officials

City of Ocean Shores Pink flagging marks where the High Dune Trail will cross the dunes in front of the Lighthouse Suites Inn in Ocean Shores. The city recently secured right-of-way to use the 200-foot parcel of land outside of the hotel after extended negotiations.

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$1.2M High Dune Trail gets right-of-way

Ocean Shores clears property rights hurdle and looks forward to construction after stagnant negotiations

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Evan Brockhoff and Logan Slosson, students with the Ocosta High School’s Maritime afterschool program, buff out a deckplate as part of a boat restoration on Nov. 9.

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From the hull out: Westport students learning the ways of the sea

It’s the first year of the new maritime program.

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Elma School Board looking to fill position

District 1 chair opened following boardmember resignation

A firefighter points something out to their colleague as they attack a structure fire in Elma on Nov. 15. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Fire breaks out in Elma mobile home

A separate fire broke out Monday night in Ocean Shores the previous night.

Allen Leister / The Daily World After nearly a year of construction, dozens of families gathered around as two children cut the ceremonial ribbon during the formal opening of the new Oakville Elementary School on Wednesday, Nov. 9, in Oakville.

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Oakville School District hosts grand opening ceremony

Dozens come to see unveiling of new elementary school and remodeled high school

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Three cones at the foot of this hill mark where a landslide descended onto the 300 block of Broadway Avenue in East Hoquiam. The area of the slide has been a “regular problem,” and is “one of the areas that is currently under design for repairs,” according to Brian Shay, Hoquiam’s city administrator.

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Landslide hits hilly block of Broadway Avenue

A landslide occurred on a twisty, turny, hilly road on Monday night in Hoquiam.