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The proposed construction of a new Dollar General location on State Route 105 in Grayland has received pushback from residents who have expressed environmental and aesthetic concerns. The proposed structure would be over 10,000 square feet and would include 33 parking spaces. Erika Gebhardt I The Daily World

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Dollar General proposal draws complaints in Grayland

Grayland resident Catherine “Kitty” Bryan is disheartened. After several attempts to halt the construction of a new Dollar…

Photo courtesy of Randy Beerbower The city of Aberdeen closed its purchase of the old Salvation Army building in downtown Aberdeen for $350,000 plus closing costs on Feb. 23, 2022. More than $1.6 million in renovations are anticipated for the building on the 100 block of West Wishkah Street.

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Aberdeen pursues grant for pricey new museum

The city of Aberdeen may be able to recoup some of its costs in purchasing a new location…

Erika Gebhardt | The Daily World Fred S. Long Corporation cleared the driveway at 250 S. Razor Clam St. on March 17, 2022, even though the permit for the work had expired Nov. 12, 2021. According to local residents, contractors used equipment that sent small pieces of debris flying at property and passersby.

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Ministry parsonage under pressure in Ocean Shores

A long-standing debate over the presence of a church retreat in a residential neighborhood of Ocean Shores came…

Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World After the 19-hour standoff between Hoquiam Police officers and an armed 15-year old suspect wanted on a felony warrant, officers were seen preparing to leave the scene.

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Hoquiam standoff suspect was wanted on felony warrant

A wanted suspect who used his mother’s home as a shield while he held several people hostage during…

Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World Tom Sutera, owner of Game Day Sports Bar and Grill — 212 S. I St. in Aberdeen — pours a Kona Brewing Big Wave Golden Ale at the start of business late Thursday morning, March 31, 2022.

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Game Day Sports Bar and Grill to shut down at end of April

After more than two years of painstaking work through the COVID-19 pandemic and through economic setbacks, Game Day…

Plans to build a tsunami refuge/multipurpose space at North Beach Middle/High School were halted when the North Beach School District failed to pass a $110 million bond measure in February’s Special Election. The HVAC system in the building is also in need of a full replacement. Erika Gebhardt I The Daily World

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North Beach superintendent placed on paid leave

The administration of the North Beach School District was shaken up in March when Superintendent Andrew Kelly was…

Hoquiam Police Officers start to unload equipment after 19-hour police standoff with juvenile at a residence in the 2700 block of Queets Avenue, which ends peacefully with him surrendering himself to law enforcement. Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World

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Juvenile surrenders after 19-hour standoff in Hoquiam

Nineteen hours after Hoquiam Police Department officers responded to a domestic dispute, the suspect was put in custody.

The Hoquiam High School band was selected to perform at Disneyland in California last year, but had to postpone the trip due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ensemble will depart Saturday, April 2 for a six day spring break trip that includes three performances and a variety of excursions. Photo courtesy of Susan Peters

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Hoquiam High School Band to perform at Disneyland next week

It’s been a series of unfortunate events for the 66 Hoquiam High School (HHS) students that comprise the…

The Grays Harbor County Courthouse. Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World

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Andrew Carlson gets maximum punishment in felony case

Andrew Carlson, the biological father of missing 5-year old Oakley Carlson, was sentenced on Monday morning, March 28,…

photo by marc sterling | File Photo Terminal 2 at the Port of Grays Harbor. Ag Processing Inc. plans to build additional storage at its existing facility at the terminal.

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Ag Processing to broaden footprint at Port of Grays Harbor

A major expansion and upgrade of a storage and export facility at the Port of Grays Harbor is…

Photo courtesy of Northwest Sports Photography Hoquiam Middle School teacher Megan Pumphrey officiates a game at the WIAA state basketball tournament in Yakima. Pumphrey was the only female referee present at the A-tournament level.

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Local educator defies tradition as female referee

When Megan Pumphrey steps on to the court, she becomes an unanticipated role model. She’s not a player,…

The Washington state Capitol building in Olympia. Victoria Ditkovsky | Dreamstime | TNS | File Photo

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State budget funds 19th District projects

This year’s shortened legislative session in Olympia has proven fruitful for the 19th Legislative District, as the area’s…

Eagles Landing, a retail development located at the intersection of Washington State Route 8 and U.S. Route 12, is the future location of a new Arby's franchise in Elma, according to Elma Chief of Police Sue Schultz. Erika Gebhardt I The Daily World

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Grays Harbor cities manage changing demographics

Growth. That was the word on the mind of Grays Harbor County’s civic leaders on Tuesday, March 22,…