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Wet weather may bring river flooding, Weather Service warns

Heavy rain starting Monday night and lasting into Wednesday may drive some rivers above flood stage.

Morck developers secure $9 million loan

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Morck developers secure $9 million loan

Morck Renovation LLC envisions transforming the now vacant eyesore into an 85-room luxury hotel.

The more than century old anchor found off Grays Harbor in Aug. of last year. The anchor is now on the grounds of the Westport Maritime Museum, awaiting the construction of a permanent display platform.

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North Cove mystery shipwreck travels to Washaway Beach

Museum researching origins with Maritime Archaeological Society

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Oil case — Tribe and environmentalists win major victory in state Supreme Court

Court rules project needs to be considered under stricter environmental law

Fire destroys Ocean City home

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Fire destroys Ocean City home

Closes both lanes of SR109

Larson fines himself $500 and city will redo Tesla contract

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Larson fines himself $500 and city will redo Tesla contract

Mayor says he should have noted stock ownership before negotiating contract

Trump alleges leaks by US spy agencies, something ‘Nazi Germany would have done’

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Trump alleges leaks by US spy agencies, something ‘Nazi Germany would have done’

The claim was one of several bizarre moments at a wide-ranging news conference.

Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Jim Unsworth has sent a proposal to Governor Jay Inslee that asks the 2017 Legislature to consider substantial increases in recreational fishing and hunting licenses. Unsworth said rising management costs have left no alternative to raising the cost of licenses if hunters, like those targeting blacktail deer, and anglers want to maintain and grow hunting and fishing opportunities in the coming years. Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Jim Unsworth has sent a proposal to Governor Jay Inslee that asks the 2017 Legislature to consider substantial increases in recreational fishing and hunting licenses. Unsworth said rising management costs have left no alternative to raising the cost of licenses if hunters, like those targeting blacktail deer, and anglers want to maintain and grow hunting and fishing opportunities in the coming years.

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Fish & Wildlife proposes significant hikes to fishing, hunting license costs

Director: No getting around it, new funds required to maintain fishing, hunting opportunity

Jetty repair request outlined for City Council

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Jetty repair request outlined for City Council

State asked to fund 1,000 feet of rehabilitation

GH Woodworkers Federal Credit Union has announced a merger with Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union. The merger, just six weeks in the making, becomes official Feb. 1. GH Woodworkers Federal Credit Union has announced a merger with Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union. The merger, just six weeks in the making, becomes official Feb. 1. The circumstances behind the merger include a federal inquiry and a reported fire at the institution, but no further details were available as of Wednesday evening.

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GH Woodworkers, Great Northwest credit unions to merge

Merger reportedly fast-tracked by ‘unusual events’

Updated flood ordinance aims to reduce insurance costs

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Updated flood ordinance aims to reduce insurance costs

Property owners within Aberdeen’s special flood hazard area could save money on their flood insurance

Molly Bold will assume the new position of Westport Marina District Business Manager with the Port of Grays Harbor Jan. 23. Molly Bold will assume the new position of Westport Marina District Business Manager with the Port of Grays Harbor Jan. 23.

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Molly Bold selected by Port as new Westport Marina District Business Manager

Established local WEFish nonprofit organization three years ago to support commercial fishing

What was an empty dry storage warehouse just a month ago is rapidly taking shape as a state-of-the-art marijuana growing operation. The Enterprise warehouse at the Satsop Business Park will house a large marijuana grow facility as early as April, which will employ up to 70 people. The lower level is being separated into growing houses, which will nurture the marijuana plants at different points of the growing process; the upper level will be an electrical mezzanine to accommodate all the wiring and ductwork required for such a facility. DAN HAMMOCK THE DAILY WORLD

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Construction at cannabis growing facility proceeding quickly

Satsop Business Park grower expects operations to begin in early spring