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Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World A fire that saw three different departments respond completely destroyed a Hoquiam residence over the holiday weekend.

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County deals with harsh weather, multiple fires over Christmas

The skyborne foulness isn’t done with residents just yet.

Toy soldiers, which line the sides of the pathway to Kevin Farley’s home just north of downtown Montesano, offer friendly faces for curious onlookers.

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Christmas cheer spreads smiles far and wide

“Hi Santa,’ shouted a young girl from the backseat of her family’s SUV as they drove slowly past…

PAWS of Grays Harbor administrative assistant Bigfoot conducts business from the rescue shelter on Dec. 21. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Pet adoptions picking up, rescue numbers staying steady

The county’s numbers of stray cats is exploding, said Aberdeen’s animal control officer.

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Boats line the harbors of Western Washington, many of their crews preparing for the upcoming Dungeness crab season.

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Fishermen ready for start of crab season amid price, start date uncertainty

This is a way of life for many, dictated by the whims of the start date

Mike McNeley, center, poses with fellow soldiers and Gulf War veterans Troy Callihan, left, and Robert Mills, right, as McNeley rode across the country, raising money and awareness for veterans mental healthcare in late 2022. (Courtesy photo / Mike McNeley)

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Wounds still present: Aberdeen veteran raises money, awareness for veterans mental health

Seeing friends and stopping to smell the flowers, McNeley made his way from Washington to Georgia.

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Patrick O’Donnell, owner of City Center Drug Co., — 108 E. Wishkah St., in Aberdeen — stands on the right with his staff inside the pharmacy. The store will be in operation through end of business on Dec. 27. Then, starting on Dec. 28, the prescription records will transfer to Rite Aid. People can either use Rite Aid, or they can transfer to another pharmacy if they so choose. O’Donnell, who has owned the pharmacy since the mid-2000s, would rather keep the pharmacy open, but after trying to keep it open, he feels he has no other choice but to close it.

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City Center Drug to close its doors Dec. 28

City Center Drug Co., is closing and it’s a painful close, for customers who have been asking if…

Grays Harbor County Public Health has provided schools with NARCAN kits, which contain naloxone nasal spray, an anti-overdose medication. Grays Harbor Public Health

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Schools ramping up opioid preparedness

Grays Harbor schools carrying anti-overdose medication and training staff to use it

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Riley Gilbert, 14, received her first Christmas gift — a new bike — Saturday. Riley, who hasn’t had a new bike in a couple of years, rode her North Carolina Tar Heel-painted bike around as she and her mom, Kim, smiled. The bike is courtesy of the Aberdeen Lions Club’s program “Bicycles from Heaven,” which, after a simple application through the Salvation Army, provides children and teenagers bikes. Riley can’t wait to show hers off to her friends.

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“Bicycles from Heaven,” puts smiles on people’s faces

Aberdeen Lions Club members and parents worked like Santa Claus’ elves Saturday afternoon in order to bring joy…

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Firefighters climb toward a structure fire that broke out on Dec. 13 outside of Aberdeen.

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Fire District 2 and Aberdeen firefighters extinguish shed fire

The fire was handled rapidly, said a District 2 spokesperson.

Photos by Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Betty Bullock turned 100 on Nov. 29, and she spoke about her remarkable life. She flew in a plane in 1932, lived in France and West Germany for years, and she raised seven children with her husband Carl. Behind Bullock are her children’s high school graduation photos. She’s holding Ozzie, her stuffed cat, whom she loves dearly.

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Ocean Shores woman talks about living to 100

Betty Bullock celebrated her centennial birthday a couple weeks back, and she’s as sharp as ever.

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World The Ocean Shores City Council voted Monday night, signing off on a plan to create two new positions at the Ocean Shores Fire Department for two consecutive years to begin addressing the growing medical needs of the aging community.

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Ocean Shores city council votes for stepped increased fire department staffing

Two new positions for two consecutive years will be created.

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Mayor Martin gets raise, more duties with city

Shores council votes 5-2 to provide mayor with $65,000 salary

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Two of Big Moon’s smoked specialties — chicken and ribs — lead customers to the order counter, where they meet the friendly staff who helps them get their order right. Brisket and pulled pork are two of the other specialties Kevin Mooney, the restaurant’s owner, serves his customers. The sides — macaroni and cheese, beans and cole slaw — are also homemade.

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Big Moon’s BBQ serves up southern barbecue

When you eat at Big Moon’s BBQ and Southern Cuisine, you’re tasting history.