Northwest News
State bans most outdoor and ag burning through September
By Elise Takahama
News
Grayland Cranberry Museum under new ownership, reopened on limited schedule July 3
The Cranberry Museum in Grayland reopened on July 3 with a new addition.
News
Washington kids are behind on routine vaccines, at risk of missing the start of school
Harborview Medical Center pediatrician Dr. Beth Dawson-Hahn has become accustomed to diagnosing children over Zoom. Sometimes, a child’s…
Life
Author recalls humble Aberdeen youth at Aberdeen Walk of Fame star dedication
Award-winning author Jeff Burlingame recalled his humble South Aberdeen beginnings on Saturday during the dedication of his star…
News
U.S. House advances millions in federal funding for Grays Harbor infrastructure projects
Legislation that cleared the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday includes millions of dollars in funding for Aberdeen…
Life
Grays Harbor County Fair is a go for four days in August
The Grays Harbor County Fair is a go, with four days scheduled at the fairgrounds in Elma the…
Northwest News
Study: Wildfire smoke impacts what birds we see
More frequent and intense wildfire — and all the associated smoke — changes what birds are seen and…
Life
Good crowd celebrates return of Aberdeen Founders Day parade
The Aberdeen Founders Day parade returned on Saturday with a good crowd of viewers and a couple dozen…
Business
U.S. jobs jump by most in 10 months as economy gains steam
The pace of U.S. hiring accelerated in June, with payrolls increasing by the most in 10 months, suggesting…
News
Burn ban in effect until conditions improve
Continuing dry conditions have led to a ban on all outdoor burning across the county. The county announced…
News
Senator talks funding for rail crossings improvements
Efforts to fund rail crossing improvements, including the East Aberdeen rail separation project, dominated a late afternoon discussion…
News
Walsh apologizes for wearing yellow Star of David to protest vaccine rules
State Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, said Wednesday he is “terribly sorry” for wearing a yellow Star of David…