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A gray whale carcass that washed ashore in a state park in Westport was one of three that appeared earlier in summer of 2023. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World file)

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Malnutrition, ship strikes likely cause of spate of whale strandings

Numbers are still above average but coming down

Multiple departments responded to a burgeoning wildfire on Monday night near the intersection of 101 and Ocean Beach Road. (Courtesy photo / Hoquiam Fire Department)

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Fire departments tackle nascent wildfire near Hoquiam

Multiple departments ccombined efforts to defang the fire before it could gain energy

Individuals in the county have been posing as employees of the Grays Harbor Public Utility District in an attempt to defraud residents. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Scammers pose as power company officials

They’re allegedly offering power meter replacement for a fee

Courtesy of Patrick Cobb A pair of events in Montesano aim to raise awareness for and prevent suicide.

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Workshop, 5K aim to address suicide

Reserve Army chaplain to provide free suicide prevention training this month, host run

A sensei of smoke cuts up beautifully cooked meat during a past Summerfest, in downtown Aberdeen. This is the fifth year for the festival, which brings fun for the whole family. While carnivores might find it tough to resist the smoky scents wafting through the air, there are plenty of free activities for all ages to enjoy. (Provided by Rick Moyer)

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Bringing food, friends and fun together this Saturday

Bette Worth and Bobbi McCracken are full of fun ideas. On Saturday, those ideas will come to life…

Provided photo A creepy audio clip with this picture of Aberdeen’s infamous killer Billy Gohl to promote the Oct. 21 tour, “Billy’s Back: Walk of the Undead,” is on Wil Russoul’s Facebook account. “Yeah, I’m Billy Gohl … See ya soon,” the clip says.

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‘Billy’s Back: Walk of the Undead’

Phil “Fill” Slep is excited about a spooky tour happening in October in downtown Aberdeen. He and Downtown…

Dr. Laura Galati

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Physician hired for North Beach school health center

Dr. Laura Galati to provide primary care at North Beach clinic this fall

Alex Mabey, who played first on Friday night at the Grays Harbor County Fair in Elma, was quite expressive as strummed and sang her heart out in front of the large crowd. Her set was quite popular as all eyes were on her and the band with whom she played. “What a band!” Mabey said. “I’m the lucky one!” (Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World) Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World Alex Mabey, who played first on Friday night at the Grays Harbor County Fair in Elma, was quite expressive as she strummed and sang her heart out in front of the large crowd. Her set was quite popular as all eyes were on her and the band with whom she played. “What a band!” Mabey said. “I’m the lucky one!”

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Local talent shines bright at Grays Harbor County Fair

The Grays Harbor County Fair on Friday welcomed several talented musicians to its Pepsi stage. Alex Mabey, Ericka…

A reduced-pressure backflow assembly device, which prevents contamination from extraneous connections to public water systems. (City of Ocean Shores)

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Complaints spur updates to water program in Shores

State directs city to test, survey backflow devices

The Daily World Jordan Bowers, shown here during a previous court appearance, was sentenced in an identity theft case on Aug. 7.

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Bowers sentenced in identity theft case

She entered a guilty plea in late July

A Puget Sound & Pacific train derailed Tuesday evening, spilling a quarter-ton of soymeal and derailing the engine. and five cars. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Soymeal train derails in Aberdeen

There’s no hazmat risk, said emergency services

Cedar Martin, a sous chef who works at Rediviva, saved a man Wednesday afternoon who was dying from a reported drug overdose outside the sun sculpture that stands near the corner of South I and East Wishkah streets, in downtown Aberdeen. (Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World)

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Sous chef’s heroism highlights drug problem in Aberdeen

Imagine heading out of work momentarily to check on your vehicle and then seeing someone writhing on the…

Garnet Kuronen examines the raised beds at the gardens at the county fairgrounds in Elma on Aug. 5. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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On the quieter side: the gardens of the county fair

Growing ever taller, growing ever wilder