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When salmon are not plentiful, we suffer,” said Ed Johnstone, chairman of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission and a member of the Quinault Indian Nation. Twenty-one tribes sued Washington to enforce their treaty fishing rights, opening a gusher of public spending on culvert replacements.

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Costly salmon recovery effort heads toward mediation

Leaders from Western Washington tribes and state officials have agreed to enter mediation about removing salmon migration barriers,…

100+ Harbor Women Who Care
Last year 100+ Harbor Women Who Care raised $15,200 for Camp Victory as a group. Camp Victory’s mission is to empower survivors of childhood sexual abuse to discover and embrace their self-value and encourage movement toward healing by providing camps and supportive programs that create community and build resiliency.

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100+ Harbor Women Who Care’s next event set for March 11

Donors to select a non-profit beneficiary from three nominees vying for funds

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Looking west from the bridge near Kurt Cobain Park, several homes appeared to have serious flooding from the Wishkah River at high tide in a round of flooding in 2018.

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Sea level rise resident survey results released

Survey is part of a Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation study funded by a $130,000 Washington…

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Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen

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Rep. Jim Walsh calls for review of Washington’s Motor Voter Law

Concerned about the accuracy of Washington’s voter registration system, Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, has introduced House Joint Memorial…

A technician assembles a temporary cell phone-receiving station in north county after an intense windstorm damaged one of the area’s primary towers, affecting service to thousands. (Jeff Clemens / Chinook Observer)

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Windstorm toppled major cell tower outside of Raymond

PACIFIC COUNTY — A quick peek up onto the hillside above state Route 105 just outside Raymond will…

Luke Whittaker photos / Chinook Observer
Mike Harris is part of the Westport-based Mutineer Charters, which includes the F/V Fury, F/V Goldrush, F/V Reel Electric, F/V Hot Pursuit, F/V Stardust and F/V Slammer, offering fishing trips for salmon, halibut, tuna and bottom fishing while fishing under the credo “The Bounty of the Sea Awaits.”

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Local charter fleet all set for season ahead

The reels are spooled and the crews are ready.

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City council meetings round up

During the past few weeks of city council meetings in and around Grays Harbor County, a vote of…

McCleary Mayor Chris Miller

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McCleary Council holds vote of no confidence for mayor

Citing numerous alleged infractions, the McCleary City Council unanimously passed a resolution expressing a vote of no confidence…

Jolynn Erickson
An attendee of the 39th Annual Beachcombers and Glass Float Expo found this treasure on the beach at Ocean Shores.

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1,400 attend Glass Float Expo in Ocean Shores event

More than 1,400 people passed through the doors at the Ocean Shores Convention Center for the 39th Annual…

Pacific County Emergency Management Agency
T-Mobile has deployed two temporary satellite crews to bring back cellular service to the Raymond and South Bend area.

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T-Mobile restores temporary wireless service to Raymond/South Bend

On Wednesday the T-Mobile Emergency Management deployed two satellite cells on light trucks in the Raymond and South…

Greg Gilbert / The Seattle Times, 2010
In 2010, during a previous repair, crews assembled scaffolding around one of two totems in Victor Steinbrueck Park. During a more recent renovation of the park, the poles were moved offsite.

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Totem pole designed by Quinault member at center of standoff

Park at Pike Place Market remains in limbo after five years

Matt Vasilogambros / Stateline
Cats, either domestic or wild, are especially susceptible to the deadly bird flu virus.

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Two Washington state cats infected with bird flu

Two domestic cats in Washington state have been infected with bird flu after eating raw pet food.

Bill Lucia / Washington State Standard
Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks to reporters at the state Capitol on Feb. 27 about his plans to cut state spending by about $4 billion over four years.

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Ferguson proposes nearly $4B in cuts to Washington state budget

The governor has also embraced $3 billion in savings put forward by former Gov. Jay Inslee as state…