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GOP Medicaid plan could mean big trouble for states

Under proposals from congressional Republicans, Medicaid beneficiaries would no longer automatically get that federal funding when enrollment spikes.

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Democrats fail in effort to temporarily take over the state Senate

Democrats had been hoping to bypass Republican leadership in order to force a Senate vote Monday on a…

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Trump, Putin talk as Europe worries about US relations

The president also planned to speak with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande on Saturday.

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School and emergency services requests on ballot

Ballots were sent out on Wednesday for Special Election on Feb. 14, but not everyone votes

What once was a popular vehicle access point to a gravel bar on the West Fork Humptulips River was blocked with boulders at its confluence with Forest Service Road 2203 Monday. Beyond the boulders is the old access road, which leads about 200 feet to the river.

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Vehicle access now blocked to West Fork Humptulips gravel bar

Forest Service blocked access same day county commissioners signed letter supporting keeping it open

Life and limbs: Sunshine’s on a roll

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Life and limbs: Sunshine’s on a roll

The dog wore the fiberglass and rubber appliances for a half hour the first day.

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Two from Grays Harbor County have died from flu

Officials believe the number of cases has peaked here

A vigil was held for Montesano murder victim Kenneth Koonrad at Fleet Park Thursday evening. Hundreds of friends, family and community members gathered, shared memories and sent lighted balloons aloft to honor the single father, found dead of gunshot wounds at a residence in Shelton Tuesday.

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Vigil held for slain Montesano man Thursday evening

Suspect in murder of Kenneth Koonrad committed suicide after standoff with Oregon police Thursday

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Demonstration Saturday against anti-abortion bills

The event begins at 11 a.m. at the corner of Broadway and 1st streets in downtown Aberdeen

Congressman Derek Kilmer (center at back) sits down for lunch and an update on the TimberWorks Master Flood Relief Plan update Wednesday at Hoquiam City Hall. To the Congressman’s immediate left is Hoquiam Mayor Jasmine Dickhoff, to his right Hoquiam City Administrator Brian Shay. Seated with his back to the camera is Aberdeen City Engineer Kris Koski, to his left is Aberdeen Public Works Director Rick Sangder. At right is Nicholas Carr from Congressman Kilmer’s staff. Not seen are Hoquiam City Council President Ben Winkelman and Hoquiam Finance Director Corri Schmid.

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Congressman updated on Aberdeen, Hoquiam flood plan

Congressman Derek Kilmer visits Hoquiam City Hall for update on TimberWorks Master Plan

The Chehalis Basin Fisheries Task Force has managed 10 salmon habitat preservation and restoration projects in Thurston County. This is a photo of one of three John’s River tributary barrier correction projects while under construction.

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Stream restoration projects in the Chehalis Basin provide jobs, learning opportunities and new habitat for salmon

Ten projects funded in Grays Harbor County under management of Chehalis Basin Fisheries Task Force

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Aberdeen City Council re-affirms Tesla contract

New vote was required after it was discovered Mayor Erik Larson violated conflict-of-interest rule

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Montesano man among two found dead in Shelton Tuesday

Young single father, Shelton woman found dead of gunshot wounds