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Nonprofit expands foster youth services

Foster youth can access school supplies, funding for tutoring and activites

An adult gray whale washed ashore north of Ocean Shores late last week. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Second dead whale washes up in county in a week

The deaths are not connected, a stranding specialist said

Composite photo Some of the dogs of the upcoming class of Freedom Tails graduates pose for photos.

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Animal shelter partners with prison for dog training program

Inmates help train the dogs as they seek forever homes

Clayton Franke / The Daily World Graduates of Grays Harbor College toss their hats in the air after the completion of the GHC commencement ceremony on Friday, June 23 at Stewart Field in Aberdeen.

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Chokers walk into next chapter

Grays Harbor College awards nearly 500 degrees to class of 2023

A gray whale carcass that washed ashore in a state park in Westport will remain there, said a spokesperson for Washington State Parks. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Whale carcass will remain on Westport beach

Other disposal options were discarded as impractical

Courtesy photo / WPD Officer Jamie Ancich of the Westport Police Department poses during bike patrol training in Seattle.

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Westport roll out police bike patrol program

Three of the department’s officers are certified for the two-wheel operation

The North Beach School District voted to examine the possibility of building a vertical evacuation structure on the grounds of Ocean Shores Elementary, where about 200 students are currently enrolled. (Courtesy of North Beach School District)

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North Beach District pushes for tsunami tower at elementary school

Still distinct from agreement with city, district’s tower could serve school and some public

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World The Grays Harbor Coroner’s Office has expanded as it seeks to expand its role serving the community.

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Coroner’s office expands as it pursues more active role

New employees, new digs, same mission

Clayton Franke / The Daily World Dr. Jim Shank, right, takes the superintendent oath of office at a North Beach School District Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, June 20. He was sworn in by board President Jeff Albertson.

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North Beach superintendent sworn in

School district seeks to stabilize position with Dr. Jim Shank

Clayton Franke / The Daily World The Fresh Foods Market opened Friday, June 16 at 224 Market St. in Seabrook. The 11,000-square-foot, two-story building features fresh meats and produce, many private-label goods, and serves deli sandwiches, among other things.

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Seabrook’s new store

Grocery market brings a bit of everything, completes retail block in center of growing resort town

A number of individuals attempted and failed to gain entry to an Ocean Shores cannabis dispensary on June 13. (Screenshot / Have a Heart Ocean Shores)

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Five try, fail in break-in attempt in Ocean Shores

Failing to gain entry, one of them peed on the door

Clayton Franke / The Daily World The Haven By the Sea water system in Copalis Beach currently serves a neighborhood of 30-40 homes, but once connected with a nearby well will supply water to local businesses, and eventually be part of a larger community water system.

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Water system would “bring a vibrancy” to Copalis Beach

Water main extension first step toward public water system in North Beach town

Ocean Shores Mayor Jon Martin, right, scoops a pile of dirt near the Chance A La Mer beach entrance on Friday, June 16, to signal the start of construction on the High Dune Trail. Martin is accompanied from left, by City Administrator Scott Andersen, Project Manager Becky Leach and Grant Coordinator Sarah Bisson. (Clayton Franke / The Daily World)

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Work begins on High Dune Trail

After years of effort, city expects construction will be complete by September