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Congressman Derek Kilmer at the Grays Harbor Lighthouse in March 2019, discussing the recently-passed Maritime Washington National Heritage Act. Public forums to discuss a plan for the National Heritage Area created by the Act, which includes the Grays Harbor County coast, begin in January.

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Public input sought on Maritime Washington National Heritage Area

In March 2019, Congressman Derek Kilmer stood alongside the Grays Harbor Lighthouse in Westport to tout the passage…

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State ban on single-use bags will take effect early next year unless Legislature delays it

By Anthony Macuk

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Herrera Beutler is on board with bigger relief checks

By Calley Hair

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Work on combining Aberdeen, Hoquiam fire departments into regional fire authority continues

Committee to vote on potential name — Central Grays Harbor Regional Fire Authority — in January

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Congress rejects Trump plan that would raise Northwest electric rates

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Elma Mayor Jim Sorensen and Montesano Mayor Vini Samuel. (file photo)

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East County mayors reflect on uprecendented year, look ahead to uncertain 2021

Has there ever been a tougher year to be a mayor in small-town America?

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Aberdeen looks to fund up to $100,000 in additional small business relief grants

Additional relief for Aberdeen small businesses suffering through COVID-related state-mandated shutdowns and restrictions is a step closer after…

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Grays Harbor Community Hospital begins COVID vaccinations

Phase 1A, which focusses on frontline healthcare workers and first responders, kicked off on Tuesday

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‘Historic milestone’: 1 million Americans have received a COVID vaccine, CDC says

By Katie Camero

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Grays Harbor COVID cases near 1,700, active cases at 313

Another 21 COVID-19 cases were reported in Grays Harbor County Wednesday, bringing the total to 1,697 so far…

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Marine toxins shut down recreational crabbing in Willapa Bay

Crabbing reopens on the coast north of Pt. Chehalis

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A consultant has been hired to develop a plan for Aberdeen fire station upgrades that will, among other things, allow for proper storage of the department’s two new fire apparatus, delivered earlier this year.

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Consultants selected to assess Aberdeen fire, police, jail, court facility upgrades

Aberdeen Mayor Pete Schave looks at the fire and police stations, municipal court and jail facilities in Aberdeen…

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Six boxcars carrying grain derailed Monday afternoon in Montesano. Crews were working to upright and remove the cars Tuesday morning.

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Six box cars carrying grain derail in Montesano

Story updated Dec. 23