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Rebuilding mental health support in the harbor

NAMI Washington Coast offers in-person or virtual meetings for families with loved ones who have a mental illness.

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During the Montesano Library’s November “Lunch for Your Brain,” Marlene Vahl received the Margaret Downey Memorial Community Service Award, which was presented by Lilly Pomeroy, president of the Friends of the W.H. Abel Memorial/Montesano Timberland Library.

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Marlene Vahl – A helper in the Montesano community

At the Montesano Library’s November “Lunch for Your Brain,” Marlene Vahl received the Margaret Downey Memorial Community Service…

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Raines to step down from long-term service as flood authority chair

Vickie Raines, Chehalis Basin Flood Authority chair and Grays Harbor County commissioner, will step down from her position…

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A tsunami escape route sign in downtown Ocean Shores.

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Tsunami warning system loses ‘important tool’

Tsunamis generated by earthquakes on the Alaska Subduction Zone are a persistent risk in the Pacific Northwest. Decisions…

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Official reviews of two deaths in Pacific County jail have ended.

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Deaths spark close look at Pacific County jail; reports completed after delays

SOUTH BEND — Reviews of deaths in Pacific County jail on Dec. 13, 2022, and Oct. 7, 2024,…

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Pacific County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Kyle Pettit speaks with a firefighter about the collision that occurred near Hammond Rd on State Route 105 outside of Raymond.

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One critically injured in SR105 collision near Raymond

RAYMOND — Two people were injured after a collision on Ssate Route 105 outside of Raymond at 12:31…

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Washington lawmakers want to regulate license plate readers

Washington state lawmakers next year hope to rein in law enforcement’s use of automated license plate readers amid…

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The Ocean Shores Christmas tree in all its lighted glory.

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Community turns out for Ocean Shores tree lighting

Residents treated to live music, hot cocoa and cookies and man-made snow

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Democratic state Rep. Shaun Scott of Seattle (left) is proposing a new payroll tax on large employers in Washington. He took part in a discussion on the state’s tax system during the Budget Matters Summit on Nov. 12, in Seattle.

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Washington state Democrats’ latest run at taxing the state’s largest companies

Rep. Shaun Scott’s proposal mirrors an approach Senate Democrats drew up then discarded last session

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Legislative Send-Off is set for Jan. 9

The Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. (GGHI) Legislative Send-Off is set for Jan. 9. Doors will open at 11…

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The site of the proposed Westport Golf Links.

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Plaintiffs don’t have standing in Westport Golf Links project

Judge issues ruling the plaintiffs — Friends of Grays Harbor and Grays Harbor Audubon Society — don’t have…

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An Abbot-Downing Stagecoach is the latest addition to the Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond. The Abbot-Downing Stagecoach fascinated visitors to the Medicine Creek Winery for many years before being donated to the museum in October.

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Northwest Carriage Museum welcomes addition of Abbot-Downing Stagecoach

The Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond this week announced the arrival of its 65th historic vehicle at the…

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Today’s Small Business Saturday critical for local businesses

Editor’s note: Each Saturday until Dec. 24, The Daily World Content Services will publish a series of articles…