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A dune grass fire lights up the sky on the Fourth of July. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Sunshine and fireworks: riding with Ocean Shores fire for the 4th

They’re one of the most visible organizations working the holiday

Courtesy photo / Linda Gibbons Bill Gibbons, costumed as St. Patrick, leads a St. Patrick’s Day Parade from the 8th Street Ale House in Hoqiuam.

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County readies to celebrate St. Patrick’s

The world’s most popular heritage holiday comes back to Grays Harbor

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Hundreds of children received gifts during the Don and Pat Scott’s Christmas for Kids event in Ocean Shores on Saturday.

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What he stood for: longtime Ocean Shores Christmas event honors fallen firefighter

The event honored Lt. John Garner, even as it had its biggest year

Provided photo From left Jakob DeAlexandro, Chelcee DeAlexandro, Masen Ayres, Ella DeAlexandro and Brooklyn Ayres show off bikes they received from Bicycles from Heaven, a collaboration between the Aberdeen Lions Club, Stafford Creek Corrections Center and the Salvation Army.

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Put a smile on your child’s face

Every good parent wants to put a smile on their child’s face during the holidays. They want to…

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Santa Claus meets with Abram Veloni and his mom Taryn Veloni as The Grinch sits to the left of Ol’ Saint Nick. The Veloni family was impressed with Winterfest. “I didn’t know what to expect, but they have really blown us away,” Taryn said.

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Winterfest brings people together again

It’s uncertain what sort of connections Downtown Aberdeen Association had to make in order to get Santa Claus…

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Santa checks his list as Downtown Aberdeen Association’s Bette Worth, left, and Bobbi McCracken pose next to the jolly, old elf. Soon, the real St. Nick will appear at Messy Jessy’s Bar and Grill — 212 S. I St., for a pancake breakfast starting at 9 a.m. Saturday to kick off Winterfest.

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Winterfest comes to Aberdeen on Saturday

Soon it’ll be the most wonderful time in Aberdeen, which means the elves have been doing their due…

Natali Burgess Meal preparations stacked up during a community Thanksgiving meal event at Immanuel Baptist Church in 2022. The church served 1,200 people last year and expects that number could be even larger this year.

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Community groups, food banks make holiday meals happen

Thousands of free Thanksgiving meals provided to community as food bank demand stays high

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 224 honor guard fires the third volley of a rifle salute during a Memorial Day Ceremony at Fern Hill Cemetery on May 29. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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County cities pay respects for Memorial Day

Thousands from Grays Harbor have answered the call; hundreds did not return

PAWS of Grays Harbor administrative assistant Bigfoot conducts business from the rescue shelter on Dec. 21. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Pet adoptions picking up, rescue numbers staying steady

The county’s numbers of stray cats is exploding, said Aberdeen’s animal control officer.

As the winter draws nigh, the fire departments from around the county caution people to be safe and use common sense to avoid structure fires that could threaten lives and property. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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As structure fires are on the rise across the county, here’s how to stay safe

Winter marks structure fire season.