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Ocean Shores Elementary School teacher Haley Stoney holds the inundation map of Ocean Shores during a school board meeting on March 21. The construction of a tsunami tower for the low-lying school has proved contentious with the public. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Ocean Shores, state work to move forward on tsunami tower

The tower remains fiercely contested in the public, with supporters and detractors speaking passionately

With $10,000 being granted to the Raymond High School Cheerleaders (pictured) by the Bill Belichick Foundation, the plan is to invest the funds into new cheer mats and promote youth cheer within the school district. (RHS Cheer)

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Raymond High School Cheerleaders awarded $10,000 grant

Reward money will be used to acquire new mats and promote youth cheer

The Daily World file photo The Moore Wright Group was awarded $7.9 million in grant funding by the Washington Department of Commerce, which will provide 30 homeless housing units.

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Commerce funding to provide for 34 homeless housing units

Over $8M in state grants awarded to CCAP and The Moore Wright Group

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Habitat for Humanity to host dinner and auction Saturday night

For the first time in four years, Habitat for Humanity is hosting a dinner to raise funds in…

Arby’s officially opened for business in Elma on Tuesday, March 21 and welcomed the first of what is expected to be many customers in its future.

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A new player in town

Arby’s officially opens for business in Elma’s growing business district

Photo Courtesy of Grays Harbor Mounted Posse Set to return to the Grays Harbor Fairgrounds for the first time since 2019, the Elma Indoor Pro Rodeo is expected to receive a large attendance throughout the three-day event from Friday, March 24 through Sunday, March 26.

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Indoor pro rodeo to draw thousands to Elma Fairgrounds

Three-day event set to feature live music, dancing, and multiple competitions

Becky Leach Ocean Shores project manager

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Ocean Shores refills project manager role

Becky Leach takes lead on public construction

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High Dune Trail bids tripped up

City officials say contracting delay won’t affect projected construction dates

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World A recent photo from underneath the Young Street Bridge, which could be torn down in the next few years. The Aberdeen City Council is holding a public discussion on Wednesday night about the bridge.

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Aberdeen City Council to discuss Young Street Bridge

The Aberdeen City Council will host a discussion on Wednesday night about the Young Street Bridge, a structure…

A driver was transported for further medical care after striking a light pole on Sumner Avenue on Monday afternoon. (Michael S. Lockett / Daily World File)

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One hospitalized following car crash on Sumner

Police are investigating it as a possible drunk driving incident

An electrical fault disabled the Simpson Avenue Bridge over the Hoquiam River for several hours on Monday. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Hoquiam drawbridge temporarily disabled by electrical fault Monday

Severe traffic backups occurred while WSDOT teams fixed the issue

Allen Leister / The Daily World Hundreds of people crowded into the main venue of the Ocean Shores Convention Center to taste and vote on the best clam chowder during the 15th annual Razor Clam and Seafood Festival on Friday, March 17 through Sunday, March 19. Participants judged chowder from seven different dining establishments local to Ocean Shores.

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Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival sees high temps and turnout

Highlights included chowder tasting, crab feed, craft vendors, and more

Clayton Franke / The Daily World Ocean Shores Mayor Jon Martin (standing) addresses a group of 18 residents at the inaugural “Citizens’ Academy” on Friday, March 17 at the Ocean Shores Library.

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Ocean Shores residents hit the books on local government

Eight-week ‘Citizen’s Academy’ at Ocean Shores Library providing in-depth look at city systems