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Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File A 57-year-old was injured in a collision caused by driving at excessive speed for the icy conditions on Tuesday, Feb. 28,. according to the Washington State Patrol.

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One injured following icy highway crash

Excessive speed contributed to the collision.

The Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office helped locate a missing man who became stuck and unable to extricate himself during a walk on Sunday, Feb. 26. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File)

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Lost man located after 24 hours in search-and-rescue effort

He was suffering from hypothermia and other conditions when located.

Daily World File Photo Jordan Bowers, the biological mother and a prime suspect in the disappearance of 6-year-old Oakley Carlson, had her omnibus hearing regarding charges of identity theft postponed for a second consecutive week. It remains unclear whether the delays could affect the starting date of the trial.

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Jordan Bowers’ omnibus agreement postponed again

No current indication that delays will push back scheduled trial date of March 21

Grays Harbor County Public Health

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Parents can give input on early childhood health services

Grays Harbor County Public Health conducting health gap analysis for kids age 0-5

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Willapa Harbor Hospital to build replacement facility on new ground

Hospital purchased 20 acres of land near Raymond last month

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World The city of Aberdeen is taking another step at replacing the Young Street Bridge, officially the North Aberdeen Bridge. According to Dee Anne Shaw, councilor for Aberdeen City Council, the public will be involved through the next few months as to how to commemorate the bridge and the area around it. The bridge is known for graffiti in remembrance of the late Kurt Cobain, who founded Nirvana and who is from Aberdeen. The photograph was taken from Kurt Cobain Memorial Park in early February, 2023.

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City of Aberdeen takes another step toward Young Street Bridge removal

The city of Aberdeen moved one step closer to what looks to be the destruction and replacement of…

Clayton Franke / The Daily World From left: Eli Gil, Isaac Gil, Mason Stover and Ferdanda Gil play a game of football in the snow on Thursday, Feb. 23.

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Storm drapes Harbor in snow, lifts

Thursday high temps were coldest on record for Feb. 23

Michael Wagar / The Daily World Icy conditions may have contributed to a number of motor vehicle crashes across the county on Wednesday night and Thursday morning, including this one at about 8:30 a.m. Thursday on state Route 105 north of Grayland.

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County sees multiple crashes on icy roads

No serious injuries were reported as of Thursday afternoon.

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World The Hoquiam Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire that started in an empty residence off of Laurel Street on Feb. 16.

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House fire termed suspicious, investigation continues

Hoquiam police are working with the state crime lab to analyze samples.

Aberdeen Mayor Pete Schave and Aberdeen City Administrator Ruth Clemens joined to make a declaration that March 2023 would be Red Cross Month in Aberdeen. In Feb. 2022, the Aberdeen Fire Department received an award— in joint partnership with other area fire departments — worked on what the American Red Cross called an “aggressive campaign,” to deliver smoke alarms to residents without a working one. AFD saved a man’s life in August 2021 when the alarm alerted the resident to an appliance that caught fire. (Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World)

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Aberdeen city officials declare March “Red Cross Month”

Aberdeen’s city leadership took time out of Wednesday night’s city council meeting to declare this March Red Cross…

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World A homeless encampment sits south of Aberdeen’s downtown core Thursday, with tented roofs, old bicycles and a few shopping carts that homeless residents have compiled for shelter. It’s one of the homeless encampments that city officials say cause a lot of the problems in Aberdeen. On Feb. 15, the city’s Homelessness Response Committee launched a survey intended for the local business owners to fill out so the city can have the data needed to solve the issues the businesses have with the local homeless population.

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City of Aberdeen launches homelessness survey

The city of Aberdeen launched a survey on Feb. 15 intended for businesses in Aberdeen, in order to…

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Multiple officers at the Aberdeen Police Department were promoted this February as officers moved in positions left vacant by retirements.

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Aberdeen police build for future with multiple promotions

Nearly 20 percent of the sworn officers moved up a step in the ranks.

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School closures and delays for Thursday, Feb. 23

Grays Harbor and Pacific County school closures and delays for Thursday, Feb. 23