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A helicopter conducts bucket drops over the Bear Gulch Fire.

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Washington state braces for ‘inevitable’ megafire

Famously rainy state is facing longer, hotter and drier fire seasons, raising the risk of a mammoth fire…

North Beach PAWS
A 2024 North Beach PAWS vaccination clinic at Buck Electric Ace Hardware. North Beach PAWS will host a low-cost vaccination clinic for dogs and cats Saturday, Aug. 16 at La Vogue Cyclery located at 523 Levee Street in Hoquiam from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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North Beach PAWS to hold low-cost vax clinic Aug. 16

Core vaccinations and microchips for dogs and cats $20 each

Washington State Patrol
A photo from Washington State Patrol Trooper Katherine Weatherwax’s X account shows about a dozen bison on the roadway on eastbound U.S. Highway 12 near the intersection with state Route 8.

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Bison close highways in East County

Washington State Patrol Troopers had an interesting morning on Tuesday when callers reported bison on U.S. Highway 12…

Thomas O’Connor COO Grays Harbor County

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Grays Harbor names O’Connor first-ever COO

Consultant who led county strategic planning retreats joins staff

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Aberdeen looking to fill Museum Collections Committee seat

The city of Aberdeen is looking to fill a seat on its Museum Collections Committee.

Grays Harbor College
Grays Harbor College welding instructor Chris Jez shows the certifications he recently earned through rigorous testing, industry expertise and a lot of hard work.

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GHC welding instructor gains certification and title

Instructor Chris Jez earn recently earned certification from the American Welding Society (AWS) to be a Certified Welding…

Grays Harbor County Public Works Division photos
Since June 12, 2023, Elma Hicklin Road’s Wildcat Creek bridges 1 and 2 have been narrowed to one lane so legal loads could continue using the bridges. This is due to decay found in the timber pile caps on both bridges during an inspection on March 15, 2023.

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One-lane Wildcat Creek bridges considered for repair

On June 12, 2023, delineators appeared on Elma Hicklin Road’s Wildcat Creek Bridges 1 and 2, narrowing the…

National Park Service
The Bear Gulch Fire in the Olympic Peninsula continues to burn. A bridge is wrapped for protection in the area.

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August heat brings likelihood of more wildfires

As August begins, fire weather forecasters predict higher than average temperatures will continue to dry fuels in the…

Andrea Watts photos / The Daily World
This year saw four entries to the Scarecrow Display. Classes were traditional scarecrows and contemporary or modern scarecrows.

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The scarecrows of the Agricultural Building

Each year during the GH County Fair the Agriculture Building hosts Departments G and S, Gardening &Environmental Sciences…

The Daily World photos

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Elma’s Brings Heat to the Street on Saturday

The 16th annual Heat on the Street sponsored by the Elma Chamber of Commerce delivered on its promise…

Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office
Merchandise confiscated following a theft spending spree.

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Gas station wallet theft ends in arrests

Last Thursday, a citizen lost their wallet while at a gas station in Grays Harbor County.

Jerry Knaak photos / The Daily World
The YoYo swings were a popular ride at the Grays Harbor County Fair carnival.

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Grays Harbor County Fair is a scream

Fairgoers flock to all manner of spinning attractions and performances

National Night Out

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National Night Out round-up

Numerous Grays Harbor and Pacific county municipalities to host events