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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…

Allen Leister | The Daily World Floats from all over Western Washington, such as this one from Port Orchard, joined in the Grand Parade at the 63rd annual McCleary Bear Festival. The parade took place at noon on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in McCleary.

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Thousands gather for Bear Festival in McCleary

With summer in full effect, the feeling of the warm weather season appears to have a different aura…

Local, state, and federal officials joined Gov. Jay Inslee at the ceremonial groundbreaking of the new Fry Creek Pump Station in Aberdeen on Thursday, July 7, 2022. From left to right: state Rep. Jim Walsh (R-19th District), Hoquiam City Administrator Brian Shay, Aberdeen City Engineer Nick Bird, Aberdeen Mayor Pete Schave, Hoquiam Mayor Ben Winkleman, U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-Gig Harbor), Gov. Jay Inslee, state Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-24th District), and state Rep. Mike Chapman (D-24th District). Allen Leister | The Daily World

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Inslee attends Fry Creek pump station groundbreaking

The new Fry Creek Pump Station got off to a wet start on Thursday, July 7. A brief,…

Governor Jay Inslee (left) listens, alongside his grandson Brody, to Mayor Vini Samuel of Montesano (right) as she describes the work done to prevent flooding and erosion from causing a potential ecological disaster at the Montesano Wastewater Treatment Plant on July 7, 2022. (Allen Leister | The Daily World)

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Gov. Inslee visits flood hazard reduction projects in Montesano

Environmental concerns are no stranger to the Grays Harbor region, especially when it comes to flooding.

Grays Harbor County Superior Court in Montesano. The Daily World | File Photo

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Paul James Bieker sentenced to 30 years in state prison for rape

Paul James Bieker, a former resident of McCleary, was sentenced on Friday, July 8, to 30 years in…