East Grays Harbor Fire and Rescue
”Our message remains the same: grasses and other wildfire fuels are still very dry and ready to burn,” East Grays Harbor Fire and Rescue stated.

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East Grays Harbor Fire And Rescue knocks down brush fire

On Sunday, East Grays Harbor Fire and Rescue was dispatched to multiple reports of a brush fire near…

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In Elma, celebrating the 4th of July included the first annual Spodyfest July 4th convoy.

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Elma celebrates 4th of July with a Spodyfest 4th of July Convoy

In Elma, 4th of July celebrations included a Spodyfest Convoy through town, a free BBQ and awards at…

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Members of the Chimacum High School band pose for a photo with students from Arcadia High School in California, Appleton East High School in Wisconsin, and the Boca Raton Community High School in Florida, as part of the America 250 celebration in Washington, D.C.

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Washington state students transform parade cancellation into inspiring America 250 performance

Members of the Chimacum Cowboys Band traveled more than 2,700 miles from Washington’s Olympic Peninsula to represent the…

High School Sports

Elma Football team sent home early from team camp

On the Elma High School football Facebook page, the June 23 post is a group photo of the…

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Outdoor live music shows and more abound throughout July

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An hours-long amateur Independence Day fireworks display lit up the sky above the beaches in Ocean Shores Saturday night as the United States celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Fireworks light up the Ocean Shores beaches

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Highway 101 leads to far more than just fishing. Ruby Beach on the western edge of the Olympic Penisula is just one of many stunning landscapes a drive down this scenic route will take you to.

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Highway 101— a scenic byway to angling adventure

As it orbits the Olympic Peninsula counterclockwise and then slingshots south, the famed West Coast route “Highway 101”…

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The Annual Historic Montesano Car Show takes place on July 18.

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Calendar of events and festivals for July

Montesano Movies in the Park

Government

WA governor, AG and state lawmakers just got pay hikes

Gov. Bob Ferguson received a 7% raise on Wednesday.

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Smoke rises from the Mount Tom Creek fire in the Olympic National Park.

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Wildfire near Hoh River in Olympic National Park still burning after rain

A wildfire sparked by lightning has been burning for more than a week in the Olympic National Park.

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On July 7, join City Forester John Bull for a tour of the Montesano Community Forest to learn how the forest is managed and see recently logged sites that have been replanted such as this site that is part of a red alder study.

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Montesano Community Forest Tour next Tuesday

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Help the Noxious Weed Control Office fill this dumpster with noxious weeds before the end of summer.

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Have noxious weeds to dispose of?

If you’re finally making time to remove noxious weeds from your property and need to dispose of them,…

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Help clean up on the ‘Dirtiest Beach Day of the Year’ July 5

In partnership with Washington CoastSavers, Washington State Parks puts on three beach cleanup volunteer events a year, including…