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Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World A fire on Thursday morning completely destroyed a trailer, visible on the right, in a transient camp off state Route 105.

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Fire destroys trailer off highway to Westport

The fire had potential to spread to other trailers in the area

Courtesy photo / Hoquiam Fire Department An early morning fire in South Aberdeen destroyed a home and killed two dogs.

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Fire destroys Aberdeen house, killing pets

The resident escaped but was unable to save his dogs

Thursday morning’s fog that hovered over East Aberdeen offered a glimpse of the future for Grays Harbor residents — rain. While the rain should be lighter to start the weekend, there could be some heavy rainfall to end the weekend and to start the week. (Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World)

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First day of fall brings rainy weather

A chill in the air; a fresh, crisp scent amongst the trees and a good deal of fog.…

Ocean Shores City Council candidates Caroline Emmert, left, and Alison Cline, right, sit with moderator Gina Rawlings, center, during a forum hosted by Voice of the Shores on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at the Ocean Shores Lions Club. (Clayton Franke / The Daily World)

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OS council candidates for position 4 sharpen viewpoints after surviving primary

The forum ended when Alison Cline exited following interactions with the audience

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World The Ocean Shores Fire Department welcomed six new members this week, bringing up the department’s strength by a full third and enhancing their operational capability.

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Ocean Shores welcomes half dozen new firefighters

It’s a huge boost for staffing and capability for the coastal department

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World A needle with its sharp end stuck into the side of a pallet-wall on River Street shows the proof of drug use at the encampment underneath the Chehalis River Bridge. Two city workers explained what they do to help clean up the encampment there. They also listed the worst sources of waste they clean up, with needles ranking at the top. To prevent being stuck with a needle, Oskar Campos — one of the workers — will instruct anyone who works with him to use a shovel to pick up piles of waste instead of their hands.

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Cleaning up Aberdeen

Trash is the No. 1 concern facing Aberdeen, according to the city of Aberdeen, its residents, business owners,…

Provided photo Mary Lambert

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10th Annual Grays Harbor Pride Festival starts Friday

For the past 10 years, there has been a Grays Harbor Pride Festival and the Out &Proud Grays…

Clayton Franke / The Daily World Volunteers Joelle Buckman, left, and Oscar Bramstedt prepare meal boxes at the Aberdeen Food Bank, located at 2120 Commerce St., on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

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Facing short supply and high costs, food bank calls on community

Aberdeen Community Food Bank serving more clients than ever before

Clayton Franke / The Daily World People shelter with tarps and tents at an encampment on East River Street in Aberdeen on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

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Officials emphasize need for homeless shelter

Aberdeen looks to county for help with homeless issue

John the Border Collie, currently a guest at PAWS of Grays Harbor, looks upon the world on Tuesday, Sept. 19. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Grants helps local shelter get dog needed surgery

The surgery will help keep the sweet boy light on his feet

The U.S. Post Office in Satsop was burgled on Sunday, with suspects dragging the post office’s safe a ways down the Monte-Elma road before abandoning it. The Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office is looking for suspects. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Satsop post office burgled, safe stolen

The safe was dragged down the road and abandoned a short ways away

Hoquiam fire Capt. Brandon Ray carries in a burn ban sign as the county eases restrictions with the advent of cooler, damper fall weather on September 19. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Burn ban eased as dark months draw nigh

The cold, misty Pacific Northwest autumns seek to drown out all light

Members of the Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office block North River Road as crews clear up after a dump truck rolled over Monday morning. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Dump truck crash near Artic causes brief road closure

A sharp turn and wet roads were likely both factors