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Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Montesano Fire Chief David Busz has been at the job for close to a year, working to sharpen the department for the future.

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Looking forward, giving back: we sit down with Monte’s “new” fire chief

More than nine months in the job allow for perspective

WSDOT officials address a crowd of legislators and staffers at the Rotary Log Cabin Pavilion. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Bridge and tunnel crowd: legislators visit Aberdeen for infrastructure tour

WSDOT officials highlighted the aged nature of the bridges it operates locally

Courtesy photo / APD Drone footage from the Aberdeen Police Department was used to locate and detain two men on the roof of a building in downtown Aberdeen. The men were suspected of burglary on Saturday morning.

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Police arrest two atop building downtown

A drone was rapidly able to locate them several stories up

Clayton Franke / The Daily World Ceasar Hart, a prominent Seattle drag king, performs at the 2023 Grays Harbor Pride Festival on Sept. 23 at the Historical Seaport in Aberdeen.

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Pride shines at Historical Seaport

Star musician, many vendors highlight LGBTQ+ fest in 10th year

A fire ripped through an Ocean Shores home on Sunday, fueled by high winds, destroying it. (Courtesy photo / OSFD)

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High winds drive Ocean Shores fire, destroying house

The home was unoccupied at the time of the fire

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World A fire on Thursday morning completely destroyed a trailer, visible on the right, in a transient camp off state Route 105.

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Fire destroys trailer off highway to Westport

The fire had potential to spread to other trailers in the area

Courtesy photo / Hoquiam Fire Department An early morning fire in South Aberdeen destroyed a home and killed two dogs.

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Fire destroys Aberdeen house, killing pets

The resident escaped but was unable to save his dogs

Thursday morning’s fog that hovered over East Aberdeen offered a glimpse of the future for Grays Harbor residents — rain. While the rain should be lighter to start the weekend, there could be some heavy rainfall to end the weekend and to start the week. (Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World)

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First day of fall brings rainy weather

A chill in the air; a fresh, crisp scent amongst the trees and a good deal of fog.…

Ocean Shores City Council candidates Caroline Emmert, left, and Alison Cline, right, sit with moderator Gina Rawlings, center, during a forum hosted by Voice of the Shores on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at the Ocean Shores Lions Club. (Clayton Franke / The Daily World)

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OS council candidates for position 4 sharpen viewpoints after surviving primary

The forum ended when Alison Cline exited following interactions with the audience

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World The Ocean Shores Fire Department welcomed six new members this week, bringing up the department’s strength by a full third and enhancing their operational capability.

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Ocean Shores welcomes half dozen new firefighters

It’s a huge boost for staffing and capability for the coastal department

Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World A needle with its sharp end stuck into the side of a pallet-wall on River Street shows the proof of drug use at the encampment underneath the Chehalis River Bridge. Two city workers explained what they do to help clean up the encampment there. They also listed the worst sources of waste they clean up, with needles ranking at the top. To prevent being stuck with a needle, Oskar Campos — one of the workers — will instruct anyone who works with him to use a shovel to pick up piles of waste instead of their hands.

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Cleaning up Aberdeen

Trash is the No. 1 concern facing Aberdeen, according to the city of Aberdeen, its residents, business owners,…

Clayton Franke / The Daily World Volunteers Joelle Buckman, left, and Oscar Bramstedt prepare meal boxes at the Aberdeen Food Bank, located at 2120 Commerce St., on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

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Facing short supply and high costs, food bank calls on community

Aberdeen Community Food Bank serving more clients than ever before

John the Border Collie, currently a guest at PAWS of Grays Harbor, looks upon the world on Tuesday, Sept. 19. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Grants helps local shelter get dog needed surgery

The surgery will help keep the sweet boy light on his feet