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A South Beach Regional Fire Authority vehicle blocks State Route 105 near the scene of a double-fatality two-car crash near O’Leary Creek Monday afternoon. (Courtesy Washington State Patrol)

Two dead in head-on crash on State Route 105

Two Grays Harbor County residents are dead after a two-car head-on crash…

A South Beach Regional Fire Authority vehicle blocks State Route 105 near the scene of a double-fatality two-car crash near O’Leary Creek Monday afternoon. (Courtesy Washington State Patrol)
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Aberdeen High student to attend Law and CSI forum in Washington, D.C.

Aberdeen High School junior Zoe Filan will take part in a law…

  • Jun 7th, 2021
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DAN HAMMOCK | THE DAILY WORLD Hoquiam High School’s newest class of graduates tosses its mortarboards into the air at the conclusion of the 2021 graduation ceremony at Olympic Stadium Sunday.

Hoquiam High celebrates Class of 2021 at Olympic Stadium ceremony Sunday

Graduating seniors and their families celebrated a year of challenges and perseverance…

DAN HAMMOCK | THE DAILY WORLD Hoquiam High School’s newest class of graduates tosses its mortarboards into the air at the conclusion of the 2021 graduation ceremony at Olympic Stadium Sunday.

Raymond man pleads guilty to charges stemming from police chase in Centralia

The Chronicle A Raymond man has pleaded guilty to attempting to elude,…

  • Jun 7th, 2021

Walsh: Inslee vaccine incentives like ‘Hunger Games’

The Chronicle Aberdeen’s 19th District Rep. Jim Walsh was among the first…

  • Jun 7th, 2021
Courtesy Hoquiam Police Department This truck was attempting to pull into the Hoquiam McDonald’s drive through Friday morning when it was rear-ended, sending it into the dumpsters. The driver was transported to Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital in Aberdeen with undisclosed injuries.

Crash at Hoquiam McDonald’s sends man to hospital

The Daily World A driver attempting to pull into the Hoquiam McDonald’s…

  • Jun 4th, 2021
Courtesy Hoquiam Police Department This truck was attempting to pull into the Hoquiam McDonald’s drive through Friday morning when it was rear-ended, sending it into the dumpsters. The driver was transported to Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital in Aberdeen with undisclosed injuries.

OS fire chief gets assist from off-duty personnel, District 7 in battling blaze

The Ocean Shores fire chief was the lone person able to respond…

Positive COVID-19 cases send Oakville back to online learning for rest of year

The Chronicle The Oakville School District on Tuesday said it will return…

  • Jun 4th, 2021
(Courtesy Grays Harbor County Public Health) COVID-19 case pandemic totals in Grays Harbor County by ZIP code, updated Friday.

Public Health: Small number of ‘breakthrough cases’ show COVID-19 vaccine is effective

The small number of “breakthrough cases” — fully vaccinated individuals who test…

(Courtesy Grays Harbor County Public Health) COVID-19 case pandemic totals in Grays Harbor County by ZIP code, updated Friday.

Sheriff Scott becomes president of WASPC

Grays Harbor County Sheriff Rick Scott named president of the WASPC.

WSP to have emphasis patrol for secure loads

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) will participate in the National Secure Your…

DAVE HAVILAND | THE DAILY WORLD Stewart Field in Aberdeen will host graduation ceremonies for more than 200 AHS seniors and their guests on June 11.

Aberdeen High graduation to be a lot more normal

Aberdeen High School graduates will get a parade, in-person seating and an…

DAVE HAVILAND | THE DAILY WORLD Stewart Field in Aberdeen will host graduation ceremonies for more than 200 AHS seniors and their guests on June 11.

Firefighter files suit against Ocean Shores over accrued military leave

By Dan Hammock The Daily World The city of Ocean Shores has…

Florida man claims a ‘stand your ground’ defense in iguana killing

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The iguana started it. Or so says a…

  • Jun 2nd, 2021
DAVE HAVILAND | THE DAILY WORLD Gasoline is being pumped into a vehicle at the Mobil station in Hoquiam on Wednesday. The average price of gas eased 1 cent per gallon this week in Washington.

Gas prices in state up more than a buck since last year

Gas prices in Washington slipped 1 cent per gallon to an average…

DAVE HAVILAND | THE DAILY WORLD Gasoline is being pumped into a vehicle at the Mobil station in Hoquiam on Wednesday. The average price of gas eased 1 cent per gallon this week in Washington.

Good Samaritan assists mom, two kids from potential trouble in Ocean Shores surf

An ocean-related incident off the Pacific Boulevard Northwest beach approach in Ocean…

Insanity defense will be considered in jury trial of Aberdeen murder suspect

The defense and prosecution said at the start of the first-degree murder…

WSP trooper ‘stable’ after being hit by arson suspect in stolen car

Amanda Zhou and Christine Clarridge The Seattle Times A Washington State Patrol…

  • Jun 2nd, 2021
Brian Shay of Montesano and his daughter Rachel Shay enjoyed some great digging Friday morning at Mocrocks. (Courtesy Alissa Shay)

Nearly 16,000 razor clam diggers at Mocrocks the last four digs of the season

More than 15,000 diggers hit Mocrocks Beach for the final four days…

Brian Shay of Montesano and his daughter Rachel Shay enjoyed some great digging Friday morning at Mocrocks. (Courtesy Alissa Shay)

Ocean Shores man pleads not guilty to vehicular assault charges

A former substitute teacher in Ocean Shores entered a plea of “not…