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Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World A Pontiac sedan causes a wake after high tide on Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2022, down East 1st Street and North F Street in Aberdeen. Flooding throughout Aberdeen and Hoquiam caused plenty of turnarounds.

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Floodwaters wreak havoc in Grays Harbor County

An unexpected flood that diverted traffic and flooded streets, as well as at least a few lawns and…

Hoquiam Fire Department personnel went door-to-door to help evacuate homes on Lincoln Street. Photo courtesy of Jeff Myers

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Hoquiam River spills over

Coastal flooding affected Hoquiam on Monday afternoon as the river spilled over the levee behind Al’s Hum-Dinger Restaurant.

Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World The 12 volunteers who make up the Association of Cosmopolis Firefighters are walking out because of budgetary concerns and other disagreements with Cosmopolis Mayor Kyle Pauley. As of Jan. 1, 2022, Aberdeen Fire Department will take the place of the volunteer firefighters.

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Cosmopolis Volunteer Fire Department notifies of walkout

Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, the city of Cosmopolis will no longer have its 12 volunteer firefighters.

Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World Erik Hiles, the foster father of Oakley Carlson before she was reunited with Jordan Bowers and Andrew Carlson, said he and his wife Jamie Jo Hiles were blessed to have Oakley. The Hiles couple was seen Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at the Gathering for Oakley Carlson, which was held outside Grays Harbor County Courthouse.

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Vigil for Oakley

Oakley Carlson hasn’t been seen in nearly 11 months, but the will of those trying to find her…

Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World Oliver Stanton was trying to find a beer mid-day Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, but found no luck.

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Rare drinks for the thirsty in Aberdeen

What does someone do when they’re in the mood for a mid-day drink in the middle of a…

Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World Aaron Buchanan walks along the sidewalk in front of Zelasko Park in Aberdeen. He was on his way to Walmart late Tuesday morning, Dec. 28, 2021.

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Aberdeen man thankful for shelter

Wet and freezing toes, a drippy nose, flurries of snow and a lot of businesses that are closed…

Erika Gebhardt | The Daily World Two fire engines from the HFD participated in the deliveries and were lit up for pictures.

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Rudolph the red-nosed fire truck lights the way for giving tree deliveries in Hoquiam

Santa’s way was lit not with Rudolph’s red nose, but with two fire engines early last week as…

Erika Gebhardt | The Daily World U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (D-WA), left, meets with Port of Grays Harbor officials to visit and discuss plans for the East Terminal 4.

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Rep. Kilmer visits Port of Grays Harbor

U.S. Representative for Washington’s 6th District Derek Kilmer (D-WA) visited the Port of Grays Harbor last week to…

Michele Crane's "Christmas Wonderland" in the 2500 block of Queets Avenue, in Hoquiam, features a variety of Christmas classics, such as the "Polar Express." The friendly polar bear and geese atop the hand-built train cars greet passersby.

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Jingle all the way to Queets Avenue

Those who wish for an extra dose of Christmas spirit this holiday season should head to Queets Avenue…

Methamphetamine and suspected fentanyl pills were seized on Monday, Dec. 20. Submitted photo

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Multi-agency drug bust in Grays Harbor

Two men from Aberdeen and Hoquiam were arrested for alleged distribution of methamphetamine during the course of on-going…

Remote work and the introduction of Millennials as first-time home owners has created a highly competitive national housing market for buyers.

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Pandemic housing market hits Grays Harbor

America’s housing market boom made an impact on Grays Harbor County this past year. According to data recently…

Erika Gebhardt | The Daily World Stream Team members are able to access and develop audio-visual editing skills to run live feeds of matches from the lab.

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Esports lab takes Hoquiam High School to the stars

Students swivel in their chairs, virtual reality (VR) goggles on, while onlookers watch the player’s movements mimicked on…

Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World Connie Airey, from Westport, holds up the sign that lets her neighbors know that if they’d like food to help them make ends meet, or to spend their money on something else they need, it’s available.

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Westport family gifts food to needy

Three years ago, Connie Airey and her family started feeding those in need and now, they could use…