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Jeffrey D. Thake, who Aberdeen School District’s board of directors chose as its new superintendent, spoke Thursday March 10, about his past experiences and his strengths. After Thake interviewed, in-person, with the board, the board members discussed at length late Thursday night. The board reconvened on Friday morning, March 11, and ended up unanimously voting for Thake to take charge when current Superintendent Alicia Henderson leaves the district after June 30. (Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World)

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Aberdeen School District picks superintendent

After a little more than five months of searching for a new superintendent, Aberdeen School District has decided…

Daylight saving officially begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 13, 2022, meaning it will actually be 3 a.m. DREAMSTIME | TNS

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Get ready to ‘spring forward’ into daylight saving time

Many Washingtonians might not like changing our clocks back and forth twice a year — as we’re set…

The North Shore Levee—West Segment, will protect 4.7 miles of west Hoquiam from severe flooding events. This segment of the Aberdeen-Hoquiam Flood Protection Project is estimated to cost $40 million, most if which may be covered by external funding sources according to Hoquiam City Administrator Brian Shay. Erika Gebhardt I The Daily World

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Aberdeen and Hoquiam levee projects in line for nearly $10 million in federal funding

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday, March 9, that includes nearly $10 million in…

The next round of razor clam digging in Grays Harbor County and Pacific County will take place as planned from March 16 through March 22. TNS | FILE PHOTO

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New razor clam digs include morning hours

A confluence of good conditions and lots of mollusks will lead to another round of razor clam digs…

Erika Gebhardt I The Daily World Grays Harbor County resident Willow Jorgenson fills up at the Q-Mart in Aberdeen on Wedensday, March 9, 2022. Soaring gas prices are likely to alter her plans for excursions along the coast in the coming months.

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Record-high gas prices impact local travel

Gas prices began soaring nationally this week, and Grays Harbor County has been no exception.

Rep. Kilmer (D-WA06) toured downtown Hoquiam with City Administrator Brian Shay and Mayor Ben Winkleman on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. A stop along Levee Street provided a view of the proposed area for the North Shore Levee–West Segment along the Hoquiam River. Erika Gebhardt I The Daily World

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Kilmer locks down $9.95 million in federal funding for Aberdeen, Hoquiam levee projects

The Office of U.S. representative for Washington’s 6th Congressional District Derek Kilmer (D-Gig Harbor) on Wednesday, March 9,…

Patrons enjoy a Friday afternoon at Hoquiam Brewing Co. on Feb. 18, 2022. According to co-owner Rob Paylor, the recently expanded kitchen and dining menu has been well-received by the public and features "Northwest Brewery pub-style" cuisine. Erika Gebhardt I The Daily World

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Hoquiam business owners fight for revitalization

In 1899, rumors that Hoquiam might become the railroad’s Western terminus spurred a period of frantic growth. That…

Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World Caleb Bogar, Elma School District’s transportation director, shows The Daily World the district’s new, electric “Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley Thomas Built bus.” The bus holds up to 81 passengers, has enhanced braking, sends out zero emission and needs no fuel station fill-ups.

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Elma School District shows off new electric school bus

The job of a school bus driver takes a lot out on those who choose the profession. From…

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Hoquiam man charged with murder

A Hoquiam man has been charged with second-degree murder two days after he allegedly stabbed a motel employee…

Properties near Connor Creek having been flooded annually in recent years. Fred and Roseanne Thatcher had three inches of water in their home during atmospheric river conditions in early 2021, followed by eight inches of water in Jan. 2022 during county-wide excessive flooding. Photo courtesy of Linda Wagner

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Ocean City residents at odds with environmental regulations

Few local communities know more about the will and brutality of Mother Nature than residents of Ocean City.

Heavy rain Sunday night into Monday morning contributed to standing water on roadways in downtown Aberdeen. Erika Gebhardt I The Daily World

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Winter rain returns to the Harbor

It’s going to be a wet opener for the month of March in Grays Harbor County. A stream…

Traffic counts were up in Ocean Shores by more than seven percent in 2021, and the Ocean Shores Convention is booked all but one weekend until the end of 2022. Erika Gebhardt I The Daily World

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Ocean Shores mayor addresses ‘State of the City’

Surrounded by the waters of the North Bay and the Pacific Ocean, visitors don’t pass through Ocean Shores…

Razor clam digs have been approved along the Washington coast starting Saturday, Feb. 26. Bethany Jean Clement | Seattle Times | TNS | File Photo

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Whole lot of razor clam digging on tap in Grays Harbor

The beaches are brimming with mollusks and that calls for another round of razor clam digging in Grays…