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The National Interagency Fire Center’s updated outlook maps for summer 2026 predict an elevated fire risk in most of Washington state in June and July. In August, the outlook for elevated wildfire risk encompasses all of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

News

Sen. Cantwell concerned on Trump Admin withholding wildfire funds crucial for WA preparedness ahead of peak fire season

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, quizzed…

Amy Barnes

Arts & Entertainment

7th Street Theatre hosting Ladies Night Comedy

Looking for some entertainment over Memorial Day Weekend? Make it a Date Night or a Girls Night Out…

The Chronicle Barbed wire lines a fence during a tour of Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen.

Health & Wellness

WA first state to implement 988 suicide lifeline in state prisons

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC), in partnership with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), has…

Jeffrey Archer, Ilwaco's ex-fire chief, remains in Pacific County Jail awaiting trial after procedural delays. (Chinook Observer)

Crime & Justice

Fired Ilwaco fire chief Jeffrey Archer’s sex trial delayed again

Jeffrey S. Archer’s trial has been pushed out several months following three separate filings over the past three…

News

Deaths on Washington roads drop again after hitting a peak in 2023

In an encouraging sign for road safety, traffic deaths in Washington fell significantly for the second year in…

Andrea Watts / The Daily World On May 16, volunteers came out for the Sharon Cemetery’s annual work party to clean up the cemetery in preparation for Memorial Day.

News

Annual work party held at Sharon Cemetery in time for Memorial Day

Although the annual work party of the Sharon Cemetery was scheduled for two hours, with weedwhackers and a…

Screen capture / University of Washington Jennifer Ruesink, UW professor of biology, tests a new method for controlling burrowing shrimp on a Willapa Bay oysterbed.

News

New method could help Washington shellfish farmers control a pesky shrimp

WILLAPA BAY — There is a promising new way to control burrowing shrimp, small marine excavators native to…

E. Goode / NPS Entrance to the Willaby Campground.

News

Have you ever wanted to run an Olympic National Forest concession?

The Olympic National Forest has prepared a Request for Expressed Interest to determine levels of interest in potential…

Jerry Knaak / The Daily World Ocean Shores Mayor Frank Elduen cuts the ceremonial ribbon for the new Harbor Regional Health Family Medicine Clinic with the help of Harbor Regional Health CEO Tom Jensen, Harbor Medical Group Executive Director Elizabeth Tschimperle, Hospital Commissioners Christopher Thomas and Lynn Csernotta, and city councilmembers Denise Siers, Richard Wills and Curt Dooley.

Health & Wellness

Ocean Shores, Harbor Regional Health hold ribbon-cutting for new clinic

Facility to provide comprehensive primary care and offer walk-in services

News

Ocean Shores implements CivicReady mass notification solution

Ocean Shores has partnered with CivicReady to implement its mass notification solution.

Shawn Hill Treasurer Grays Harbor County

Elections

Shawn Hill announces campaign for Grays Harbor County Treasurer

Current Grays Harbor County Treasurer Shawn Hill has formally announced his campaign to retain his position.

Darrell Prowse North Beach TV in Ocean Shores providing video coverage of RWA Wrestling at Aberdeen’s Historic Seaport earlier this year. North Beach TV in Ocean Shores providing video coverage of RWA Wrestling at Grays Harbor Historical Seaport earlier this year. (Darrell Prowse)

Arts & Entertainment

North Beach TV expands its reach

Ocean Shores-based all-volunteer North Beach TV [NBTV] has announced a major new chapter, widening its digital footprint and…

Jerry Knaak / The Daily World Quinault Nation Enterprises was named Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. 2026 Member of the Year.

Business

Business community honored at awards banquet

Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. celebrates organizations large and small at annual soiree