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Clayton Franke / The Daily World From left: Kim Gilbert, Shaun Jones, Ruthann Carlson, Steve Beck, Judi Hubbard Candy Palmer, Doug McDowell and Gene Schermer pose on Friday, April 14 outside the Salvation Army church on G Street, the nonprofit’s future local headquarters.

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Salvation Army prepping new home

G Street church to become new grocery-style food bank, service center

The Daily World file photo For the third hearing in as many weeks, state prosecutors and defense attorneys have failed to reach an agreement about the next steps in the identity theft charges levied against Jordan Bowers, the biological mother and a prime suspect in the disappearance of her 6-year-old daughter Oakley Carlson. Both sides will be given until Thursday, April 20 to determine whether the case will go to trial or result in a plea.

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Bowers pre-trial conference sees 3rd delay

Attorneys will have until later this week to come to an agreement

Photos by Allen Leister / The Daily World Competing for a chance at bragging rights and money, the 33rd annual World Class Crab Races & Crab Feed saw hundreds of visitors and thousands of cheers for every race.

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Not too Crabby

Harborites enjoy crabtastic day in Westport

Photos by Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Moore Wright Group staff wanted to make a striking visual statement, so they planted 1,200 pinwheels in their grass plot along Aberdeen Avenue to bring the violent issue to light.

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Nonprofit makes a ‘sparkling’ statement

The Moore Wright Group staff wanted to do something special to make people aware April is National Child…

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Sean McAllister and Max Acosta, public works employees for the city of Aberdeen, pressure wash the outside of 118 W. Wishkah St., the future home of the Aberdeen Museum of History. Staff also removed the old Salvation Army sign that hanged above the awning.

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Aberdeen Parks director explains museum repair estimates

City staff had some good news to report for Aberdeen’s history fans, because the city now has cost…

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City looking to fill Aberdeen Museum board position

People interested in the inner workings of the Aberdeen Museum of History and who want a say in…

Elma Mayor Jim Sorensen

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Riding off into the sunset

Declining to run for third term Elma Mayor Jim Sorensen reflects on role as city leader

A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk rescued four kayakers from the Elk River near Bay City on Wednesday night, April 12, after one went in the water while fighting heavy tides. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File)

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Coast Guard rescues kayakers in distress from tidelands near Westport

One kayaker was transported for hypothermia after being airlifted from the marsh

Clayton Franke / The Daily World This county-owned building in between Hoquiam’s city hall and fire department, a former COVID quarantine facility, remains vacant while officials wait to hear about possible future uses from FEMA.

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FEMA bind keeps county building vacant

County waiting for go-ahead from feds on future use of former COVID quarantine site

Signs line the entrances to the beach at Ocean Shores, but tourists may not always be the best at reading them, worry those departments responsible for the safety of citizens as the summer approaches. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Ocean Shores emergency departments look toward summer

Tens of thousands visit the shore, sometimes without knowing the rules in place

The Daily World file photo It’s shaping up to be a crab-centric day in Westport on Saturday, April 15, with the return of the Westport Crab Derby as well as the 33rd annual World Class Crab Feed and Crab Races. The Westport Marina events will see people compete for “money crabs” and fastest crab all while munching on fresh seafood.

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Westport Crab Derby set for Saturday

Festival will include money prizes, crab feed, and crab races

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Hoquiam City Council picks new Ward 4 councilor

Almost two months after Al Dick resigned from his Hoquiam City Council Ward 4 position, the city has…

Searchers were able to locate a crashed aircraft near Queets 36 days after it went missing, according to a Washington State Department of Transportation news release. (Courtesy photo / WSDOT)

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Search ends as crashed plane, pilot located near Queets

Added information and thawing conditions helped locate the plane.