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Allen Leister | The Daily World Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Tiffany Smiley made a campaign stop at Zelasko Park in Aberdeen, on Saturday, July 23, 2022, to call on people to vote for her ahead of Washington’s Aug. 2 primary election. She states that change is needed to improve the future of Washington and that “career politicians” like Patty Murrary have had their chance.

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Smiley promotes change ahead of Aug. 2 primary

Fighting for a better future. That was the message that echoed the loudest at Zelasko Park in Aberdeen…

Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World As the primary election approaches for the state of Washington, political signs like these at the corner of West Wiskah and South Alder streets in Aberdeen become much more abundant. Washington’s primary election will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022.

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Primary election right around the corner

With nearly five months of primary elections having occurred throughout the United States before the 2022 midterms, residents…

Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World Eric Brooks, probationary firefighter and paramedic for the Aberdeen Fire Department, looks on from behind AFD’s Engine 10 on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, when Brooks and a couple of co-workers spoke briefly about getting a new fire chief in John Clark. In a surprising turn of events, Clark, who was supposed to take over as fire chief on Monday, Aug. 1, withdrew from the position on Monday, July 25.

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Incoming AFD Chief withdraws name, will stay in current job

One week before the Aberdeen Fire Department was supposed to welcome John Clark to the city, he withdrew…

Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World The Aberdeen City Council voted unanimously in favor of awarding the Fry Creek Pump Station bid contract to Quigg Bros. Inc. of Aberdeen, on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. The new pump station would have an impressive capacity, according to Dee Anne Shaw, Public Works Committee Chair. “It would fill an Olympic pool in five minutes,” Shaw said.

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Fry Creek Pump Station contract awarded

It may have taken a couple of tries, but the first hurdle toward building the North Shore Levee…

More than 150 people gathered to support the auction dinner to raise awareness and money for Oakley Carlson’s reward fund on Saturday, July 16, 2022, in McCleary. Nearly $50,000 was raised following the conclusion of the event. (Photo Courtesy of Light the Way)

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‘Paint the Night Pink for Oakley’ raises nearly $50K

With one of the biggest fundraising events since the disappearance of a local East County girl, the question…

Eric Brooks, probationary firefighter and paramedic for Aberdeen Fire Department, stands by fire engine No. 10, on Tuesday, July 19, at the firehouse. (Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World)

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New Aberdeen Fire Department Chief John Clark to start Aug. 1

Aberdeen’s search for a new fire chief is over and the chosen candidate has a wealth of experience.

Erika Gebhardt | The Daily World Ultramarathon runner Greg Nance, who struggled with alcohol and drug abuse in his teen years following the death of his grandfather, completed his run across the country for youth mental health in Ocean Shores on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Starting in Long Island on April 25, 2022, Nance ran an average of approximately 1.5 marathons a day on his journey to Ocean Shores.

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Cross-country run for youth mental health awareness ends in Ocean Shores

After 84 consecutive days of running, few people appreciate an Ocean Shores sunset more than Greg Nance.

The Grays Harbor County Fair runs from Aug. 10 through Aug. 13 in Elma. The Daily World | File Photo

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Grays Harbor County Fair begins Aug. 10

Summertime is filled with seasonal festivities. Some kids go off to camp. Some families travel to coastal beaches…

Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World The new National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) phone number, 988, sits on an interior ledge of the Harbor Calvary Chapel to let people know of the transition. The sign above is not the proper full name.

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988 new suicide prevention lifeline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) phone number is transitioning to 988, which makes for a much simpler…

The Cannabis 21 Aberdeen branch staff enjoy their recent slew of awards from the Best of Twin Harbors 2022 competition, including "Best Business in Aberdeen," "Best Business in Hoquiam," and "Best Business in North Beach." From left to right: John Krasowki, Adam Bakotich, Marissa Aube, Colton Gwinn, and Patti Watson. Erika Gebhardt I The Daily World

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Cannabis 21 dominates Best of Twin Harbors awards

Good vibes. Good people. Fair product.

Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World The view from under Young Street Bridge shows where part of the North Shore Levee will be built to protect residents from Wishkah River flooding in north Aberdeen. The sign’s black letters say it all “From the muddy banks of the Wishkah.”

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Bid protest delays North Shore Levee project in Grays Harbor County

A late bid protest put a delay in the first step of the North Shore Levee Fry Creek…

Erika Gebhardt I The Daily World The Ocean Shores Municipal Airport, located at Duck Lake Drive NE just opposite North Shore Park, has a 3,100-foot-long and 55-foot-wide asphalt runway. According to the 2021 log, 140 unique licenses utilized the airport, including those using the airport’s unique crosswind for training. The city must now remove shrubs and trees that are encroaching on the airspace.

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Runway obstructions to be removed at Ocean Shores Municipal Airport

Some gifts come with strings attached. That is certainly the case for the $150,000 in entitlement funds that…

Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World A bowler rears back in order to strike down his pins on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Shores Bowl. The alley, which was closed for a couple of months, underwent a massive overhaul in order to get back in business. Rob Shaver, who owns Shores Bowl, said the crowd there was “not bad for a sunny Saturday when people are usually out at the beach.”

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Shores Bowl underwent a ‘labor of love’

Once thought that the doors were closed forever, a 62-year-old recreational staple in Ocean Shores gets a new…