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Photo Courtesy of GHYLA Students participating in 4-H and FFA livestock programs will have the opportunity to showcase their animals to be bid on at the 2022 Grays Harbor Youth Livestock Auction on Aug. 13, 2022, in Elma. All money raised goes back to students for their own use.

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Grays Harbor Youth Livestock Auction set for Aug. 13 in Elma

With the Grays Harbor County Fair, which is set to begin on Aug. 10, less than a week…

Allen Leister | The Daily World McCleary Fire Department personnel gave residents a demonstration on how they use the Jaws of Life to save people from cars when a collision happens. The demonstration was given during National Night Out in Beerbower Park in McCleary on Aug. 2, 2022.

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National Night Out a hit in Grays Harbor County

For many people, interactions with law enforcement are typically an unwanted occurrence that happens during stressful times, especially…

Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World Construction vehicles used to help build the “Downtown Aberdeen Revitalization Traffic Project” roundabout at the crux of Fuller Way, East Market Street, and F Street, sit on the grounds of what is supposed to eventually be the Gateway Center. But, for now, all activity around the Gateway Center has been “suspended.”

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Aberdeen’s multimillion-dollar Gateway Center project suspended

The Gateway Center project will have to wait.

People enter and exit Westport Marina’s Float 8 on Thursday, July 28, 2022. (Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World)

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Westport Marina modernization project lines up federal funding

A planned modernization project at Westport Marina is in line for federal funding after the U.S. House of…

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Lindgren, Raines appear headed toward victory in Aug. 2 primary election

Two Grays Harbor County officials appeared on their way to victory in contested races in the Tuesday, Aug.…

Photo Courtesy of Elma Chamber of Commerce More than 350 registered vehicles are projected to be available to see and hear at the 13th annual Heat On The Street in Elma on Friday, Aug. 5 and Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. Vendors, raffles, and more will be available to offer people a fun family friendly experience.

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‘Heat On The Street’ this weekend in Elma

Grays Harbor County has a lot going on this month. From National Night Out to the Grays Harbor…

Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World The Grays Harbor Transportation Authority-owned two-story building, at 300 E. Wishkah St., which used to house Grays Harbor Guns — before the gun shop moved in January 2022 — will soon be demolished, according to Martin Best, administrative services manager for GHTA. The demolition needs to wait until all utilities are shut off, and then for the city of Aberdeen to provide a signed demolition permit.

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Grays Harbor Transit Authority will soon demolish 300 E. Wishkah St. building

The taupe and dark green building that used to house Grays Harbor Guns — 300 E. Wishkah St.…

Matthew N. Wells | The Daily World Dave Golding, interim fire chief for Aberdeen Fire Department, speaks about the recruitment and retention issues that face not only his department, but Hoquiam Fire Department, Aberdeen Police Department and Hoquiam Police Department on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. business forum luncheon at Rotary Log Pavillion.

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Recruitment and retention plague Grays Harbor

A chance to hobnob with local leaders at the Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. business forum luncheon on Tuesday,…

The Hog Wild Motorcycle Run has been a staple of the Ocean Shores schedule of events for decades. The popular motorcycle rally brings enthusiasts of all kinds to enjoy vendors, live entertainment, and competitions. The event will take place at the Ocean Shores Convention Center–120 W Chance a La Mer–from Friday, July 29, 2022, to Sunday, July 31, 2022. Photo Courtesy of Diane Solem

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Major motorcycle rally scheduled for Ocean Shores

Just follow the low thrum of motorcycles if you’re looking to attend the Hog Wild event in Ocean…

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…