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Map of U.S. Highway 101, highlighting towns like Queets, Humptulips, and Aberdeen, with the Quinault Indian Nation shaded in yellow.

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New $31.4M roadway surface coming to U.S. 101 this summer

A smoother ride is on the way for U.S. Highway 101 travelers in Grays Harbor County beginning in…

WDFW
Non-native bass and predation in the Chehalis River was discussed at the latest Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting.

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Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission met in Olympia

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission held a hybrid meeting in Olympia from June 11 to 13 to…

Andrea Watts / The Daily World
A display of LGBTQIA+ pride related books at the McCleary Timberland Library.

Arts & Entertainment

Leaked Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees president’s ‘desired outcomes’ document outlines homogenization plan

Bullet point list would compel library staff to censor material and disenfranchise marginalized groups

Health & Wellness

Deaths on the rise across Grays Harbor

As of May 31, there have been 347 deaths reported to the Grays Harbor County Coroner’s office this…

Westport Historical Society
With temperatures finally warming up many are heading to the beaches, lakes and rivers scattered throughout Grays Harbor. Before you go out and hit the waves, take a step back and focus on safety. For example, area beaches do not have a dedicated surf rescue team.

Life

Safety primer aims to keep you from harm

Grays Harbor Scanner recently posted this handy summer safety primer on its Facebook page. If you are not…

T. Michaels / The Daily World
Kelsey Madison cuts the Greater Grays Harbor ceremonial ribbon at the Harbor Blooms and Marni’s Petal Pushers opening Friday. To her right is Larry Burgher, Tanya Madison and her grandmother, Aletha Riedesel (seated), Trish Paul-Whorton from Alpha Media, and Loretta Thomas. To Madison’s left is Marni Sandifur and daughter Sonya Oliver, Janae Villa-Miranda from Jodesha Broadcasting and Brooke Chapman from The Daily World.

Business

Harbor Blooms and Marni’s Petal Pushers open in new location

Harbor Blooms and Marni’s Petal Pushers held their Grand Opening at their new shared location at 400 E.…

Crime & Justice

Aberdeen Police arrest burglary suspect following standoff

Just before 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aberdeen Police officers were dispatched to a reported burglary at CMA Towing,…

Crime & Justice

Scammers renew Grays Harbor PUD power shutoff threats

Scammers are renewing their phone calls to Grays Harbor PUD customers, threatening to shut off power if payment…

Aberdeen Police Department
Two wayward mushroom hunters were located by an Aberdeen Police Department drone.
Two wayward mushroom hunters were located by an Aberdeen Police Department drone. (Aberdeen Police Department)

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Aberdeen Police Department uses drone technology to locate, rescue two

On Monday at approximately 9:50 a.m., Aberdeen Police officers were dispatched to assist two individuals who got lost…

Karen Barkstrom / The Daily World
The Spooner Berry stand has now opened up its shop in the parking lot next to Tractor Supply.

Business

Spooner Berry Stand opens up for the freshest of strawberries

It’s strawberry time and you can pick up a pint, a couple of pints or a flat or…

Jerry Knaak / The Daily World
Authors Ruth Johnson-Maxwell (left) and Leslie J. Hall pose for a photo with their published works during a Meet the Authors event at the Ocean Shores Public Library.

Arts & Entertainment

Ocean Shores Public Library holds ‘meet the authors’ event

Last week, the Ocean Shores Public Library [OSPL] continued its longstanding efforts to support local and independent authors.…

Andrea Watts / The Daily World
At their June meeting, the Montesano Friends of the Library hosted a Q&A with trustee Dustin Loup and East Grays Harbor District Manager Tania Remmers.

Arts & Entertainment

Montesano Friends of Library host Q&A

With the Friends of the Library groups for Hoquiam and McCleary Timberland Regional Libraries having hosted a Q&A…

The Polson Museum's blacksmith shop was destroyed in a fire. (Polson Museum)

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Polson Museum suspects arson in blacksmith shop fire

Late Thursday night into Friday morning, the Polson Museum’s blacksmith shop was destroyed in a fire. Polson Museum…