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A fire reported early the morning of Oct. 12 destroyed a house in rural Grays Harbor County north of Montesano. (Courtesy photo / Grays Harbor Fire District)

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Early-morning blaze savages house

The call came in around 3 a.m. on Wednesday morning.

A 76-year-old Aberdeen man operating a motorcycle was killed in a motor vehicle crash near Westport on Wednesday. (Michael Wagar / The Daily World)

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Motorcyclist killed in crash near Westport

The motorcyclist was attempting to pass in the shoulder when he struck the dump truck.

Michael S. Lockett | The Daily World Sage and Mia do important dog things at Pints for Paws, a fundraiser put on by PAWS of Grays Harbor to help replace ailing infrastructure in the shelter, hosted by Red Cedar on Oct. 8.

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Shelter delights with dogs-and-drinks fundraiser

It was a barking success, according to the shelter’s executive director

Michael S. Lockett | The Daily World Firefighter/EMT James Freed crawls in full kit through a group of second graders at McDermoth Elementary School during a Fire Prevention Week presentation from the Aberdeen Fire Department on Monday.

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Stop, drop, roll: fire department kicks off Fire Prevention Week

Firefighters bring the good word to the schoolkids.

Michael S. Lockett | The Daily World Aberdeen police and city officials broke ground on a new firing range on Oct. 7, 2022, dedicated to a former officer with the department.

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City breaks ground on new police firing range

The range will be new, larger and have a modernized design compared to the current range.

Courtesy photo / APD The Aberdeen Police Department is seeking information on Kiona Johnson, 17.

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Aberdeen police continue to seek information on missing girl

Her last confirmed sighting was Sept. 18.

Photo submitted by Sandy Ruiz Hoquiam High School students Raeann Glaser and Tyson Reece created a poster (pictured) to honor Indigenous Peoples Day observed Oct. 10.

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Schools to honor Indigenous Peoples Day Oct. 10

North Beach schools will take day off in observance, others to hold activities

Michael S. Lockett | The Daily World Jax, currently a resident of PAWS of Grays Harbor, prepares to intercept a thrown ball on Oct. 4, 2022. The shelter is holding a fundraiser on Oct. 8 to raise money for renovations.

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Pints for PAWS: local animal shelter to hold fundraiser Saturday

A dog costume contest for a compassionate cause is just the way to start Spooky Season.

Michael S. Lockett | The Daily World Chief Dale Green was confirmed by the city as the permanent replacement for Chief Steve Schumate, who recently retired. Green has been with the Aberdeen Police Department since 1996, and was acting as interim chief before the confirmation last week.

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A familiar face in a new seat: Q&A with Aberdeen’s new police chief

Green has more than a quarter century of time with the department.

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World The Aberdeen School District had a shutdown Monday following a threat of violence made on social media, and one boy was arrested in connection with the case.

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Aberdeen schools shut down, one arrested following threat

Posts threatening to bring a gun to school were made on the school’s social media profiles.

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Damage is visible following a house fire on Thursday morning near the main Aberdeen fire station.

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House near fire department catches fire

No casualties were reported.

An Aberdeen Police Department officer was injured while arresting a suspect on Friday morning, Sept. 30, 2022. (Michael S. Lockett | The Daily World)

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Aberdeen police officer injured while arresting suspect

The officer sustained a broken ankle during the fight.

The trees stretch tall above a waterway recently reconnected with the Hoquiam River to restore natural tidelands. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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One year on, trees returning to restored tidelands

Removing obstacles and bringing back salmon breeding grounds.