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Traffic is rerouted off Simpson Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run occurred between a pedestrian and two separate vehicles on Jan. 4. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Man dead after being struck twice; police seeking vehicles, drivers

The fatal hit-and-run occurred Wednesday evening amidst foul weather.

A cold weather shelter in Westport, which is run by Chaplains on the Harbor, received new funding to expand capacity by 10 beds. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Cold weather shelters to expand capacity, other potential sites identified

Two new shelters still need final approval from county before service can begin

Alexia Hugelen holds her newly born son Anthony James, the first baby born in 2023 at Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital. (Courtesy photo / Chris Majors)

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Hospital welcomes first baby of 2023 on New Years Day

Anthony James joined the population on Sunday morning.

DUI-related arrests on New Year’s Eve were at roughly typical levels, said members of some of the law enforcement agencies from across Grays Harbor County. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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County law enforcement report uneventful holiday

New Year 2023 was greeted (mostly) with restraint.

Lightning strikes, denoted by the purple marks, hit around the county on Monday, Jan. 10 as a storm system swept through. (Screenshot / Lightningmaps.org)

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Where there’s thunder: Grays Harbor sees lightning with storm system

It’s not unheard-of, but it’s hardly a regular event.

Courtesy photo / Jeremy Johnson) Ryan Leo, left, a new harbor pilot for the Port of Grays Harbor, prepares to board a ship during the tricky process of transferring. Director of Pilotage Bobby D’Angelo can be seen climbing the ladder.

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Steady hand at the helm: port welcomes new pilot

After sailing all over the world, he’ll join the port as it develops its plans for the future.

Courtesy photos / South Beach Regional Fire Authority Students take part in a previous fire academy held in Grays Harbor by local fire departments.

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New year, new skills: EMT/Fire academies prepare to kick off

The academies are essential for preparing volunteers across the county.

Grays Harbor County Public Health From left: Talia Hernandez, Mina Fontenelle and Carmela Lopez pose as they celebrate World Breastfeeding Week in August at the Aberdeen Sunday Market.

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Health program excels in breastfeeding help

Grays Harbor County WIC has bolstered staff, certifications

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Flotsam litters the beach in Ocean Shores during a winter storm on Dec. 27.

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Grays Harbor endures windy winter weather with elan

The storm didn’t hit the county as hard as expected.

Clayton Franke / The Daily World Volunteer Greg Johnstone, left, slides a box of food to Jerry Nelson Dec. 15 at the Aberdeen Salvation Army food pantry, 120 W. Wishkah St. The pantry serves roughly triple the amount of people it did one year ago.

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More mouths to feed

For food pantries, increased demand is part of new, hungrier reality

Tim Hippensteel Ocean Shores Project Manager

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Industry man takes reins on Ocean Shores projects

Recently-hired project manager excited to tackle high dunes trail, others

A 40-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Monday, according to the Washington State Patrol. (Michael S. Lockett | The Daily World file)

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One killed in single-vehicle crash

The cause is under investigation.

Larry Kellis / USCG A U.S. Coast Guard 52-foot Motor Lifeboat crashes through a wave in the Pacific Ocean. The services is currently weighing how to replaces the vessels, which were in service for nearly 60 years.

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Coast Guard funded for replacing motor lifeboats, new icebreaker

Defense funding for 2023 does not neglect Washington