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‘Push is coming to shove’ on school-funding plan, but task force needs more time

The eight-member task force has until Jan. 9 to come up with recommendations.

Shana Soliz walks back to her seat in the courtroom after appearing in front of Judge F. Mark McCauley on Friday in Grays Harbor County Superior Court. Soliz is the suspect in a fatal stabbing of Paul Mottinger on Nov. 21. Prosecuting and defense attorneys can be seen in the background. (Terri Harber|The Daily World)

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Hoquiam murder suspect will undergo competency evaluation

Shana Soliz not scheduled to return to Superior Court until evaluation at Western Hospital is done

Underwater volcano’s eruption captured in exquisite detail by seafloor observatory

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Underwater volcano’s eruption captured in exquisite detail by seafloor observatory

Two tectonic plates separate has been captured in more detail than ever before

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Aberdeen council puts brakes on budget approval

The council plans to approve the budget during its next regular meeting on Dec. 28.

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State reports lowest unemployment rate since 2008

Department also reports growth in labor force, private sector employment

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Legislative proposal says if you want to fly past next year, you’ll need enhanced driver’s license

Washington is one of only three states not in compliance with the federal law.

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Gov. Inslee unveils budget plan, vows upgrade to state’s mental health system

The plan would rely on $4.4 billion in new tax revenue, much of which would come from new…

Montana company buys former Mary’s River Lumber mill

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Montana company buys former Mary’s River Lumber mill

30 jobs expected by the end of December

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State raises endangered species status of bird

The Fish and Wildlife Commission on Friday unanimously approved moving the marbled murrelet from “threatened” to “endangered” status.

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Amazing Grace to host another homeless encampment

Aberdeen church pastor said they’ve learned plenty in the 18 months since first encampment was there

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Hoquiam council cuts proposed utility hike in half

Biennial budget passed, flood relief ‘master plan’ approved at Monday meeting

Harbor’s support for Trump shows times have changed

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Harbor’s support for Trump shows times have changed

This Northwest timber county hadn’t voted GOP since Herbert Hoover.

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Hospital increases UFCW wages by 2 percent

Increase does not affect current ongoing negotiations between union, GHCH