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The Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma is planning a 29,000-square-foot expansion set to break ground January 2024. (The Daily World file photo)

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Summit Pacific shifts funding strategy for expansion

Hospital turns to revenue bonds, will “exhaust all efforts” before going to taxpayers, CEO says

Lt. Jim Davis of the Ocean Shores Police Department, team leader of the surf rescue team, died during a rescue on April 26, 1998. Photo: The Davis Family

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25 years later, family and teammates remember officer who died in surf rescue

He answered the call, giving his life attempting to save another

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Andrea Andrews’ fifth grade class.

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Thanks to fifth graders, Bigfoot protections grow

Lincoln Elementary students lobby for second round of county Sasquatch protections

The smoke plume from a structure fire in Hoquiam rises on the morning of Feb. 17. Photo: Michael S. Lockett

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Initial vote returns lean against creation of new RFA

Turnout not promsing for the path forward

A 56-year-old Ocosta man was arrested Friday after threatening to shoot his roommate with a pellet gun after a four-hour standoff. Photo: Michael S. Lockett

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Man arrested after four-hour standoff Friday

Police deployed airborne pepper spray to get the man to come out.

Camilo Tobito, a volunteer with the Cosmopolis Fire Department, holds the baby mannequin after a simulated birth during the EMT academy, held at the Cosmopolis on April 22. Photo: Michael S. Lockett

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For love of one’s neighbors: volunteers practice EMT skills

The end of the volunteer academy is coming up fast

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State’s final capital budget includes $421M for local districts

North Shore Levee project, Quinault relocation garner largest sums on Harbor from legislature

A teacher in the Ocosta School District was arrested on April 21 for alleged child molestation. Photo: Michael S. Lockett

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Ocosta School District teacher arrested for alleged child molestation

A concerned parent contacted law enforcement, prompting the investigation.

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Turbines and brine: Washington offshore wind proposals present complex threats, challenges

Slightly more than one year old, proposals to float wind turbines 40 miles from the shores of Grays…

Jordan Bowers, who has been charged with multiple counts of identity theft, will face trial. If convicted, Bowers could face six to eight years in prison. The confirmation of trials comes after numerous unsuccessful attempts to find common ground on plea agreement by state prosecutors and Bowers' defense attorney. (Daily World File Photo)

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Jordan Bowers to face trial for identity theft

Decision comes as state prosecutors and Bowers’ defense attorney were unable to reach plea agreement

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Central Grays Harbor Firefighters, the union of Aberdeen and Hoquiam firefighters, has been getting out in support of the proposed creation of a regional fire authority in the three cities of Aberdeen, Cosmopolis and Hoquiam.

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Union stumps to support RFA move as vote draws near

The union supports the consolidation, for sustainability and more effective service

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Seattle Seahawks’ NFL Pro Bowl Cornerback Tariq Woolen and Kelley McDonald, executive director of United Way of Grays Harbor, meet Wednesday afternoon at Five Star Dealerships in South Aberdeen — 212 S. Boone St. Woolen was in town to thank the 70 area high school culinary arts students with brand new Nikes for the impressive job they did in January when they served about 400 people and raised more than $214,000 at the 22nd Annual United Way of Grays Harbor Black & White Gala.

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Seattle Seahawk thanks local high school students with new Nikes

In January, 70 culinary arts students from Aberdeen, Lake Quinault, Montesano and North Beach high schools made a…

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McCleary votes to change city council meeting schedule

Gatherings will now commence on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month