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World Gone By

Go back in time and find out what life was like in the area decades ago …

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Author Sandy Crowell smiles for a photo with her new book “The Ravaged Forest” during an authors book signing event at Book ‘n’ Brush in Chehalis on Saturday, Dec. 21. The book is available on Amazon.

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Book details Chehalis Tribe efforts to hold feds accountable

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision on a case, United States v. Mitchell, in 1983 that set…

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The Westport docks, and all the grounds around the Westport marina, are filled with crab pots waiting to be loaded for “Dump Day” in 2023.

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Court denies dismissal in crab price-fixing lawsuit

West Coast commercial crab fishers can pursue lawsuit against prominent seafood companies

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A backhoe operator lays cobble for the new berm along the south shore beach in Ocean Shores.

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Ocean Shores building a better berm

In the 1970s, a TV commercial for Chiffon Stick Margarine taught us, “It’s not nice to fool Mother…

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The Washington State Patrol and East Grays Harbor Fire and Rescue were on the scene Monday afternoon of a blocking motor vehicle accident at U.S. Highway 12 and the state Route 8 Interchange.

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Montesano man charged with vehicular assault and DUI

A Montesano man was charged with DUI and vehicular assault Monday afternoon after a two-car crash at the…

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Help students get to Washington D.C. for history education

People can help students from Aberdeen, Hoquiam and Montesano get a once-in-a-lifetime school trip to Washington, D.C.

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Bobby Williams’ podcast “Dignity: A Podcast Docu-Series on WA Juvenile Rehabilitation” airs on Thursdays via all streaming platforms.

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Casting spotlight on juvenile rehabilitation

Bobby Williams is trying to help by sharing stories about youth within the justice system who are trying…

Rory Nguyen and his daughter Paisley walk around Downtown Aberdeen in search of candy and fun. Paisley was dressed in both "Ghost Face" from the Scream movies and a character from Paw Patrol. (Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World)

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Aberdeen Spooktacular full of fun and fellowship

Off the heels of winning a state award, Bette Worth and Bobbi McCracken were at it again with…

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Aberdeen City Council passes first read for utility tax increase

Given the city of Aberdeen’s financial problems — it’s about $3 million in debt — city staff and…

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The city of Aberdeen’s Vacant Building Program is now in effect throughout downtown Aberdeen.

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Aberdeen official gives update on Vacant Building Program

One of the loudest complaints from Aberdeen residents, the issue of vacant buildings in the downtown corridor, is…

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Bobbi McCracken, left, and Bette Worth stand behind their work as they show off their statewide award they received in Walla Walla on Oct. 17. The 2024 Excellence on Main Award for Organization Excellence, given by the Washington State Main Street Program, is specifically for Aberdeen Bloom Team. But, it also recognizes all the other work the duo, and their team, contributes through Downtown Aberdeen Association.

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Aberdeen Bloom Team receives statewide award

Bette Worth and Bobbi McCracken are well-known on the Harbor for what they do when it comes to…

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Bandet Spouk plays during the night portion of Walk of the Undead at Messy Jessy’s Bar and Grill in Downtown Aberdeen.

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Death’s presence livens up local businesses

The organizers for Walk of the Undead faced some challenges throughout the day in downtown Aberdeen on Saturday.…

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Three “witches,” Julie Swor, Laurie Butcher and Deb Blecha dance during Walk of the Undead on Saturday in front of the D&R Theatre. Joined by Gwyn Tarrence, not pictured, they provided a fun yet spooky performance that several people applauded.

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Weather dominates but Walk of the Undead finds success

Saturday’s wind gusts full of sideways rain seemed to greatly affect attendance for History98520’s Walk of the Undead…