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IAFF Local 2109 / Kara McDermott Members of the Ocean Shores Fire Department carry out a training exercise. The department is currently experiencing an issue getting funding for more staffing, even as call volume appears to be headed in one direction.

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Ocean Shores weighs firefighter staffing issues

An aging and expanding population will keep driving call numbers — and seriousness — up.

(Courtesy of Vivian Dahlin) Vivian Dahlin found this Cackling Goose lying motionless on the beach outside of Ocean Shores. It would later produce the first positive sample of highly-pathogenic bird flu in Grays Harbor County. Other local geese have shown symptoms for the virus but haven't been tested.

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Bird flu detected in Grays Harbor County

Prolonged outbreak in wild birds could signal new course for virus, scientists say

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Naloxone, commonly distributed as Narcan, is an opioid antagonist, one of the most effective tools for saving someone from dying of a fatal opioid overdose.

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More powerful opioids beginning to appear in Grays Harbor County

The drugs, present elsewhere nationwide, are more than 100 times more powerful than fentanyl.

The Daily World file photo North Beach school district voters rejected a proposed levy that would’ve funded roof repairs and athletic field improvements at the combined middle school and high school.

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McCleary passes operations levy; North Beach capital levy fails

North Beach seeking alternative funding sources for roof and field fixes

Sylvia Jarrus / The Seattle Times A man sits near the water at the Quinault Indian Nation in Taholah in August 2021. Climate change and rising sea levels are forcing the tribe to move homes and other buildings uphill. The Biden administration on Wednesday announced the tribe will receive $25 million in relocation funds.

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Quinault gets $25 million for Taholah relocation

Interior announces $115 million to relocation efforts or planning for tribal communities

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City of Hoquiam approves 3% utility tax increase

The City of Hoquiam approved a tax increase that will affect the water business, stormwater disposal business or…

Come watch Santa Claus’ arrival at Westport Marina’s Float 6 at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, Dec. 3. Experience Westport

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Grays Harbor celebrates Christmas all month

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Grays Harbor County.

Grays Harbor Fire Protection District 17 Grays Harbor Fire Protection District 17, which is based in Humptulips, learned Tuesday, Nov. 29 that it’s levy passed by 22 votes.

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Grays Harbor Fire Protection District 17 levy passes by 22 votes

Money to be used to address deferred maintenance and fixing apparatus

A 42-year-old man was arrested on Monday Nov. 28 following a stabbing that morning and taken to Grays Harbor County Jail. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File)

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Man arrested following stabbing in Montesano

One suspect has been arrested.

Grays Harbor Fire District 2 and the Montesano Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Nov. 22, resulting in the total loss of the residence. Grays Harbor Fire District 2

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Thanksgiving week sees multiple fires, including one death

Fires ranged from structure fires to vehicle fires.

National Weather Service A cold front will bring precipitation to much of the Pacific Northwest this week, including a chance of snow on Washington’s central coast.

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Harbor could see first snow Tuesday

Timing of cold front will determine nature of precipitation

Courtesy photo / APD From the left, Lt. Steve Timmons, Chief Dale Green, administrative coordinator Becky Ellis, Deputy Chief Jay Staten and Lt. Andy Snodgrass display a plaque commemorating the accreditation process for the Aberdeen Police Department.

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Aberdeen Police Department accredited by statewide organization

The process took more than a year to complete.

Courtesy photo A proposal to build a links-style golf course near Westport is still much alive.

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Westport links proposal undergoing review

Recent studies assess environmental, economic implications