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In order to help keep criminals from targeting their vehicle, Grays Harbor County Undersheriff Brad Johansson recommends having visible devices, such as the use of steering wheel locks, theft-deterrent decals — such as the one pictured, flashing lights, and window etching. (Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World)

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Vehicle thefts adding up in Grays Harbor

Grays Harbor residents ought to lock up their vehicles, because vehicle thefts throughout Washington state are on the…

Erika Gebhardt | The Daily World The Grey Gull, along with several other hotels on the Ocean Shores Boulevard strip, is a member of the Ocean Shores Hotel Coalition. The coalition is in favor of strict term limits on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to encourage turnover and allow for a variety of hotelier voices. The committee is comprised of five members.

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Ocean Shores City Council considers LTAC reform

A debate is brewing in Ocean Shores over a tourism-based tax. It’s not over it being levied, or…

Mark Graves | The Oregonian | File Photo An up-close look at the Interstate 5 Bridge on Oct. 25, 2018, from the Washington side.

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Interstate 5 Bridge group considers equity, climate in freeway interchange design

Bridge planning partners were shown the two remaining options for what the freeway interchanges at Marine Drive in…

Five-year old Aubrey Wolfe shouts "Where is Oakley?" into her bullhorn beside her mother Jordan Wolfe, at the Gathering for Oakley, on Saturday, April 9, outside the Grays Harbor County Jail, in Montesano. Oakley's biological parents, Jordan Bowers and Andrew Carlson, are both inmates inside the jail. (Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World)

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In the fifth gathering to support Oakley Carlson, area residents want answers

More than 14 months since 5-year old Oakley Carlson was last seen, a mystery remains about her disappearance.

Provided photo Armando Carlos Reyes, lying down with his daughter Nevaeh. “He was really dedicated to his kids,” Alexis Chivers said.

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Remembering Armando Carlos Reyes

Armando Carlos Reyes started his last day alive the same way he started any other day.

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…