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photos by Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World Michael Pakos heaves an axe at the wood — at least 12 inches in diameter — during the springboard chop on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at the Loggers Playday Show at Olympic Stadium. Pakos finished third in the event with a time of 1:34:44. Tristan VanBeek won the event with a time of 1:16:08. According to the Hoquiam Loggers Playday program, it’s one of the favorite events that takes place during Hoquiam Loggers Playday.

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Hoquiam Loggers Playday entertains thousands

The 58th annual Hoquiam Loggers Playday was a rousing success, just ask anyone who attended the all-day affair…

Fines against the Department of Corrections were announced on Sept. 9, 2022 for its actions surrounding a tuberculosis outbreak at Stafford Creek Correctional Center earlier in the year. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Department of Corrections fined over prison TB outbreak

At least 17 were infected in the largest outbreak for Washington in 20 years.

Andrew Carlson, the biological father of missing 5-year-old Oakley Carlson, did not show up Monday, Sept. 12, for his review hearing for rearraignment. Carlson was labeled a “no-show.” (The Daily World file photo)

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Judge issues bench warrant for father of missing girl

Andrew Carlson, the biological father of missing 5-year-old girl Oakley Carlson, was labeled a no-show in Grays Harbor…

Michael S. Lockett | The Daily World A healthy year for coho salmon is predicted for 2022, as fish start returning to Grays Harbor in late September and early October to spawn. The Westport Marina is shown above.

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Solid salmon return numbers forecast for next several weeks in Grays Harbor

The robust forecast comes after several lean years for the fish.

Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World Lee and Dani Bacon stand outside their building at the intersection of West Wishkah and South K streets in Aberdeen. The 92-year-old urban moss green building used to house Goldberg’s Furniture. The couple, who spoke to <em>The Daily World</em> on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, bought the building in April 2021. They have been working to restore and “revitalize” it since May 2021.

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Lee and Dani Bacon want to showcase Aberdeen history on the downtown’s edge

Lee and Dani Bacon bought a historic building near the edge of downtown Aberdeen with a passion to…

Allen Leister | The Daily World YMCA of Grays Harbor Enrichment Director Dannielle Oliver (holding scissors) cuts the ceremonial ribbon of the newly licensed YMCA Learning Center on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, in Hoquiam. Oliver and YMCA of Grays Harbor CEO Franzine Potts (right of Oliver) led the drive for the creation of the more than $2.05 million facility.

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YMCA of Grays Harbor Learning Center to open Sept. 12

For many families, finding reliable child care can be a difficult hurdle to overcome. While some parents get…

Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World Quinault Indian Nation President Guy Capoeman (left) cuts the Quinault Wellness Center ceremonial ribbon with other members of the Quinault Tribe on Aug. 31, 2022, in Aberdeen. The treatment center is excepted to have its grand opening on Oct. 3.

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Quinault Wellness Center hosts open house

For many people across Washington, the impacts of substance use disorders can be seen in almost every facet…

Aberdeen and Hoquiam police officers surround alleged shooting suspect Ricky Lee Lopez, 31, during his arrest in the alley situated between the 2900 blocks of Simpson and Aberdeen avenues. (Courtesy Photo)

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Suspect arrested day after State Street shooting

An alleged suspect is in custody nearly a day after a Sunday evening, Sept. 4, shooting left a…

A photo illustration shows Aberdeen Council Member Melvin Taylor is facing civil penalties from the State of Washington Public Disclosure (PDC) for an alleged violation of not filing a Personal Financial Affairs Statement, or F-1 report. This is the second such instance that Taylor has been in trouble with the PDC. (Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World)

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Aberdeen City Councilman runs afoul of state finance laws

An alleged failure to submit paperwork regarding personal finances landed Aberdeen City Council member Melvin Taylor in hot…

Allen Leister | The Daily World Professional health officials, such as Kenneth Bangs (right), provided the public with education and distribution of resources, such as NARCAN and Fentanyl test strips, which can be used to help individuals who have overdosed. Distribution of the resources took place on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, at the Overdose Awareness Day event in Aberdeen.

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Local Grays Harbor health agencies thrilled to provide education, resources on Overdose Awareness Day

Drug use is not a new phenomenon in America. From the “war on drugs” in the 1970s to…

The Daily World | File Photo

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Free transit underway for most youths in state

Young transit riders in most of Washington won’t pay their bus fares today or any day until they…

Allen Leister | The Daily World With weather temperatures expected to climb near the 70-degree mark with mostly sunny conditions in Ocean Shores, as well as in the mid-60s in Westport, hangout spots like Chance A La Mer Beach should be packed during Labor Day weekend.

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Beach towns expectingbig Labor Day weekend

As the summer season begins to wind down, Labor Day weekend provides people in the Pacific Northwest with…

Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World A southwest view from Wishkah Street Bridge shows the Wishkah River, the Heron Street Bridge and Zelasko Park. In the next year or so, the North Shore Levee will start to be constructed, which would protect nearby residents, plus 3,100 properties and 994 businesses.

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Rep. Derek Kilmer weighs in on North Shore Levee’s progress

Congressman Derek Kilmer sounded enthusiastic when he talked about how the city of Aberdeen is close to securing…