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Raymond woman attempted to pass struck in the southbound lane, and struck it on the front end of the driver’s side. Her vehicle went over a guardrail, rolled down an embankment, and came to a rest along Smith Creek.

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SUV tumbles down embankment in U.S. 101 crash

Traffic was backed up on U.S. Highway 101 for close to an hour on Tuesday, Jan. 20, after…

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Grays Harbor County restaurant health inspections

There are two types of violations recorded on the inspection report:

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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson at his State of the State address on Jan. 13, 2026. Ferguson did not discuss the budget cuts he’s proposing in his speech but they’ve stoked plenty of testimony in the first days of the 2026 legislative session.

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An icy reception for Ferguson’s proposed budget cuts

Advocates for schools, public universities, and climate programs are among those unhappy with the raft of cuts the…

The Aberdeen Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire at an abandoned commercial building in the 1800 block of Simpson Avenue. (Grays Harbor Scanner video screenshot)

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Fire contained at abandoned commercial building in Aberdeen

The Aberdeen Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire at an abandoned commercial building in the…

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South Beach Regional Fire Authority (SBRFA) responds to an early morning rollover crash in Westport.

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SBRFA responds to early morning injury crash

At 2:04 a.m. Wednesday morning, the South Beach Regional Fire Authority was dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover crash…

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Smokin’ Philly’s BBQ hosts grand re-opening Thursday in Hoquiam

Smokin’ Philly’s BBQ in Hoquiam had their grand opening just a few weeks ago in mid-December, and less…

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Hoquiam School District Superintendent Dr. Mike Villarreal

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Hoquiam, Elma, McCleary, Ocosta and North Beach school districts planning replacement levies

In the January 2026 Hoquiam School District newsletter, Superintendent Dr. Mike Villarreal detailed efforts to renew the Educational…

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Latest proposed Hoquiam High School site plan.

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Hoquiam School District shares school construction update

School design phase underway as part of the statewide OSPI Seismic Grant Program

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Aberdeen School District addresses recent threats

School officials and Aberdeen Police warn students of consequences

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Northern Lights have Ocean Shores glowing.

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Northern Lights wash over Washington

The Northern Lights were seen Monday night and early Tuesday in areas of Grays Harbor and Pacific counties,…

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Two from Cosi injured in head-on crash in Thurston County

A 54-year-old Centralia man, suspected of driving under the influence, crashed head-on into another vehicle on Monday and…

Grays Harbor County Coroner's Office

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822 deaths reported to coroner’s office in 2025

County suicide rate doubles from previous year

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A sea lion, about 70 miles upstream from the Columbia River, pokes its head above the water on the Cowlitz River where hatchery salmon were released in this 2023 Chronicle file photo.

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Southwest Washington shows a united front for sea lion control

A bipartisan group of lawmakers in both the Washington state Senate and House of Representatives have introduced bills…