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The Daily World file photo The Hoquiam School District Board of Directors authorized administrative staff to prepare a plan to reduce spending by $2 million before the start of next school year.

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Hoquiam schools to cut $2 million in spending

District will reduce staff before next school year as federal pandemic relief expires

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Jean Stevens, president of the board of directors for Coastal Interpretive Center, reacts to winning Nonprofit of the Year by Greater Grays Harbor, Inc., (GGHI). Rachel Davey, educational coordinator, joined Stevens at the lectern, where they received the award. The nominations for each award, which the community votes on, then goes to GGHI’s approximate 300 members who vote on the winner. The nonprofit beat out YMCA of Grays Harbor, Grays Harbor Youth Works, and Coastal Community Action Program.

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Highlighting the winners at Leaders’ Celebration

Greater Grays Harbor, Inc., (GGHI) hosted a fancy soiree for the winners and nominees of its 2024 Business…

Cosmopolis saw a crowded room as citizens turned out for a city council meeting on Wednesday. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Public anger surfaces in Cosmopolis city council meeting

Residents are not feeling heard as the council tries to tackle the issues

The Daily World file photo People shelter with tarps and tents at an encampment on East River Street in Aberdeen last fall.

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Aberdeen homeless discussion: ‘Nobody’s going to fix this problem for us’

With shelter funding available, concerns remain over contracts, safety and ‘homeless utopia’

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World The city of Aberdeen hosted an open house Tuesday night at the Rotary Log Pavilion so residents could see for themselves the nine alternatives there are for the future of the bridge known for its connection to Kurt Cobain and Nirvana.

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City of Aberdeen hosts open house for North Aberdeen Bridge

The city of Aberdeen and David Evans & Associates wanted to hear from residents about what to do…

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Anne Foster swam Monday at the YMCA of Grays Harbor, as she does every Monday and Thursday. The Montesano woman has endowed more than $1 million in order to help thousands of young, school-aged children stay safe near and in the water. It only takes a moment to drown and she wants to prevent it.

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Anne Foster is helping thousands of children learn water safety skills

A person can drown in an instant, whether they’re in the Pacific Ocean, the Wishkah River, a creek,…

Provided photo Mike Pierce Project — from left — Ben Landis, Mike Pierce, Kennedy Court, Lisa Bosler and Drew Logerwell.

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Black Shepherd, Mike Pierce Project are excited to play La Catrina Night Club

Black Shepherd is back to rock Hoquiam’s faces and make their heads bang. And this time, it’ll be…

The Daily World file photo Richard Wills, who holds Position 6 on the Ocean Shores City Council, talks during a campaign forum in 2023.

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Shores councilor facing recall petition

Petition alleges Richard Wills broke duties during recent appoinment process

micheile henderson / Unsplash Falls, particularly in the elderly, are a major indicator for declining quality of life.

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Ocean Shores Fire to hold fall prevention info session

With Ocean Shores’ burgeoning elderly population, falls are a common source of medical calls

A man was pronounced dead after driving into a river and his vehicle flooding Monday. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File)

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One dead after driving into river near Copalis Beach

Foul play is not suspected in the single-occupant incident, state troopers say

Courtesy of Leigh Rowley / Grays Harbor County Public Health Dr. Laura Galati cuts a ceremonial ribbon March 14, celebrating the opening of a School-Based Health Center inside North Beach Junior/Senior High School.

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Health center for students, staff opens at North Beach Jr/Sr High

State-funded model aims to reduce absence, increase access for rural areas

Clayton Franke / The Daily World From left: Bartender Stacy DeCamp and cook Everett Denny of the Porthole Pub celebrate Saturday, March 16 after their clam chowder took first prize in the judge’s choice category in a chowder contest during the 2024 Razor Clam Festival and Seafood Extravaganza at the Ocean Shores Convention Center.

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Chowder champs crowned as thousands flock for clam fest

Sunny weather, favorable tides aligned with three-day affair

Bubbles foam in the fountain outside Aberdeen City Hall on March 19. Aberdeen City Council will meet for a workshop to discuss homelessness at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20. (Clayton Franke / The Daily World)

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Aberdeen council to discuss potential homeless shelter project

Homeless committee has weighed pros and cons of applying for funds