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In this photo taken around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, onlookers watch as a crew attends to the stranded humpback whale.

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Young whale stranded on Oregon Coast euthanized

After numerous agencies, organizations and individuals spent two days trying to help a young humpback whale stranded on…

At the beginning of Act 2, Jasmine Jo Lock (Anne Frank) and David Bennett (Mr. Dussel) exchange words.

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‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ demonstrates the timelessness of the power of reaching out and helping

For its second show of the 2025-2026 season, the Driftwood Players is staging ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’

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Sgt. Stephen Heller helps distribute toys during last year’s Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Department Holiday Toy Drive.

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Coat and toy drives in Grays Harbor help the needy

Many people in our community find themselves in need this time of year, whether it’s staying warm or…

Mason County Sheriff’s Office
The Bear Gulch fire on Sunday, Aug. 3.

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Bear Gulch Fire fully contained after four months and 20,000 acres burned

The Bear Gulch Fire was 100% contained as of Nov. 6, according to the official fire update webpage…

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No rate increase in 2026 PUD budget

For the fourth time in the last five years, customers of the Grays Harbor PUD will not see…

File Photo / The Daily World

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AAA projects nearly 82 million Americans to travel over Thanksgiving

Concerns over recent flight cancellations could mean some air travelers switch to road trips

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Birds on the fly in Eastern Washington.

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Avian influenza continues to be detected across the state

Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, continues to be detected in wild birds across much of Washington.

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Man facing criminal charges after Friday morning wreck

A 21-year-old Tenino man was hospitalized after he allegedly struck another vehicle before hitting the center guardrail on…

Carrie Bergquist
Diane Carter (left) and Carrie Bergquist at the Renewed Antique Show at the Ocean Shores Convention Center in February. Carter is the vice president of the North Beach Genealogy Society and president of the Grays Harbor Genealogical Society. Bergquist and Carter are members of the Robert Gray Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

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Making connections through family trees

Grays Harbor resident expert teaches genealogy to anyone interested

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Alternative 8 has been approved as the preferred geometric layout for the US 12 Highway–Rail Separation Project.

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Aberdeen approves footprint for US 12 Highway Rail Separation Project

Alternative 8 confirmed as the preferred geometric layout

Luke Whittaker photos / Chinook Observer
F/V Miss Pacific owner Isaac Ellingson spent the last several months at the Ilwaco boatyard overhauling his boat in preparation of the upcoming commercial crab season, including installing a new generator, tank, plumbing, deck and railing.

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Fishermen are dreaming of a crabby Christmas

Crab meat tests are promising in Westport, along with a lack of the marine toxin domoic acid

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The northern spotted owl

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Northern spotted owl is in steep decline in Washington

In an interview with TVW, Julia Smith, endangered species recovery manager at the Washington Department of Fish and…

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Derrick Belgarde says many of his clients at the Chief Seattle Club, who are called relatives, are often dealing with the same issues as their parents, like homelessness after interacting with the foster care system.

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Native American children significantly more likely to be arrested, detained in Washington

Before and after trial and even for low-level, nonviolent crimes, Native American youths are locked up at higher…