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WA GOP leader says he has box of ballots found next to a Renton dumpster

Election officials are trying to figure out how they got there, federal investigators may also get involved

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Grays Harbor residents within the Rochester School District, the city of Hoquiam and Grays Harbor County Fire Protection District No. 12 are voting on propositions proposed by these respective taxing districts. Ballots must be postmarked by April 28 or dropped off at a ballot drop box by 7:59:59 p.m. If you still need to register to vote, the last day of in-person registration is April 28.

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April special election ballots due April 28

For April’s special election, Grays Harbor residents living within the Rochester School District, the city of Hoquiam and…

Courtesy of the Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority
The Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority held a send-off for Vickie Raines on March 26.

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Flood Authority announces changes, plans

Since November 2025, the Flood Authority has braced itself for the departure of its long-serving leader, Vickie Raines.

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Craft and vendor applications for Sand and Sawdust due soon

April 30 is the deadline for submitting applications

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Clouds hang over Lake Cushman, as seen from the mountains of the Olympic National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service has announced plans to close 57 research stations in 31 states.

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Forest Service plan to close research stations stokes fear as wildfire season approaches

The U.S. Forest Service’s plan to close scores of research stations could threaten the nation’s wildfire readiness, many…

Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22. (Andrea Watts / The Daily World)

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Earth Day events roundup

This year marks the 57th anniversary of Earth Day, and on April 22, there are events that you…

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Eclectic line-up of live music events set to rock Twin Harbors

From solo acoustic country to electronic dance music, there’s something for everyone in the coming weeks

Scholarship and award-winner Judith Mei Light (left) and Bette Jean "BJ" Fisher, chair of the Robert Gray chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Committee pose for a photo. (Courtesy of Bette Jean "BJ" Fisher)

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Daughters of the American Revolution recoginze scholarship, award winners

The Robert Gray chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution [DAR] recently presented its Good Citizen awards…

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Damaske sentenced to life in prison

Michael Timothy Damaske was sentenced to life in prison under Washington’s “three strikes law” by Judge Katherine L.…

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Rep. Emily Randall (D, WA-06) speaks at a recent town hall in Ocean Shores.

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Randall submits 20 projects across WA-06 for federal funding including 3 in Grays Harbor

Congresswoman Emily Randall (D-WA-06) announced 20 project selections, including three in Grays Harbor County and a Quinault Indian…

Tokeland Food Bank
The Tokeland Food Bank is raising money for a permanent location.

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Tokeland Food Bank launches fundraising campaign for permanent location

The Tokeland Food Bank has launched a fundraising campaign to raise money to create a permanent location. According…

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Washington state awards $56M for child care facility projects

Washington is pouring $55.8 million into early learning facilities across the state.

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Aberdeen to hold series of town halls

The city of Aberdeen is inviting residents to participate in two upcoming Town Hall meetings designed to encourage…