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Courtesy Darrin Wallace Grays Harbor County Sheriff Darrin Wallace announced a succession plan that included retiring before the end of the next term, if reelected, and naming a successor, during Sunday’s Republican-sponsored election forum at the Grays Harbor Fairgrounds.

Elections

Sheriff Wallace walks back succession plan revelation

Wallace tabbed Chief of Special Services Jeremy Holmes as heir apparent, changed tack a day later

On July 27, McCleary Mayor Brycen Huff sent an email to the city staff tending his resignation. At last year’s National Night Out, Mayor Huff had the opportunity to see the McCleary Police Department’s drone in action. From left former McCleary City Administrator Jon Martin, Mayor Brycen Huff, Police Chief Ryan Miskell, Officer Jeff Seeman and Councilor Keith Klimek. McCleary Police Department

Crime & Justice

McCleary Mayor Brycen Huff tenders resignation

After The Daily World’s Monday deadline for the Tuesday print edition, the paper learned that McCleary Mayor Brycen…

Timber & Targets axe throwing in Aberdeen

Arts & Entertainment

Fun and games featured across Grays Harbor County

Looking for something to do or want to make some new friends? From trivia to bingo to axe…

Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office Jeffrey Damasiewicz pictured in his blue kayak.

News

Search for missing kayaker Jeffrey Damasiewicz remains ongoing

Despite extensive search efforts, the Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office [GHCSO] has not yet been able to locate missing…

On July 24, the city of McCleary rescinded its prior termination of Police Chief Ryan Miskell, which occurred on July 20, and placed him on paid administrative leave pending further administrative action. Also last week, the part-time police clerk and a police officer gave their two weeks' notice. (Andrea Watts / The Daily World)

Crime & Justice

McCleary Police Department in a state of turmoil

In addition to Police Chief Ryan Miskell being placed on paid administrative leave, a police clerk and police…

News

Aberdeen man killed in U.S. Highway 101 wreck on Saturday

William R. Carter, a 69-year-old Aberdeen man, was killed Saturday afternoon after Washington State Patrol troopers say he…

Johnny the Capo Johnny the Capo plays Thursday, Aug. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Stowaway Wine Bar in Pacific Beach.

Arts & Entertainment

Live music roundup

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Crime & Justice

Aberdeen waives street closure fees for National Night Out

The Aberdeen City Council has approved a new initiative to encourage neighborhood participation in National Night Out by…

CJ Ripley / For The Daily World An overhead view of the 2026 Hog Wild Festival as a stunt rider performs in the Globe of Death.

Arts & Entertainment

Hog Wild rolls through Ocean Shores

Blustery weather in Ocean Shores could not dampen spirits or activities over the weekend as the Hog Wild…

Mike Barkstrom photos / For The Daily World A member of the Coast Guard was there to answer questions about their rescue boats.

News

Emergency responders gather in Aberdeen

Despite the drizzly weather Saturday the Emergency Preparedness Expo drew a good size crowd of visitors. The parking…

Tracie Hanson / 4-H Program During the Grays Harbor County Fair, the 4-H Still Life room will offer a full day of 4-H in Action sewing, craft and STEM activities that are led by 4-H youth.

Arts & Entertainment

4-H Still Life Room offers full days of crafts, STEM activities and a presentation on zombie plants

Throughout the Grays Harbor Fair, the 4-H Still Life room has a full schedule of activities with opportunities…

The Daily World file photo McCleary Fire Department personnel gave residents a demonstration on how they use the Jaws of Life to save people from cars when a collision happens. The demonstration was given during National Night Out in Beerbower Park in McCleary on Aug. 2, 2022.

News

Grays Harbor gearing up for National Night Out

Several municipalities in Grays Harbor are gearing up for National Night Out [NNO], an annual community-building campaign that…

The official 2026 Grays Harbor County Fair theme logo. (Grays Harbor County Fair)

Arts & Entertainment

Rides, food and live performances highlight 2026 County Fair offerings

Grays Harbor County Fair starts Wednesday in Elma