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Clayton Franke / The Daily World Aberdeen School District officials are working on a plan to cut spending by $3.5 million for next school year. The plan should be ready by the end of April. The district is currently on spring break.

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Aberdeen School District prepares to cut spending, staff

Officials working to identify $3.5 million in savings for next school year

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File Ocean Shore Fire Chief Mike Thurier speaks during a city council meeting in February. Thurier recently retired from the position after four years as chief.

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Ocean Shores fire chief looks back on decades-long career

After 33 years in the fire service, 25 at Ocean Shores, Mike Thurier is hanging it up.

Quinault Indian Nation King tides in January 2022 breached the seawall in Taholah, forcing the evacuation of homes and public facilities.

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State money supports “crucial” parts of Quinault relocations

Proposed capital funding would kickstart Queets project, provide infrastructure in Taholah

As part of the Welcoming the Wales ceremony, Five Quileute teens carried a wooden float, adorned with a salmon filet, through rolling waves at First Beach.

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Whales welcomed in La Push

With annual tradition, Quileute Tribe celebrates cultural connection to migrating whales

Daily World File Photo Jordan Bowers, the biological mother and a prime suspect in the disappearance of missing 6-year-old Oakley Carlson, had her pre-trial conference hearing delayed one week as prosecutors continue to negotiate.

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Pre-trial conference for Jordan Bowers delayed

State granted set over for one week; trial still set for May 2

The Ocean Shores Golf Course opened in 1961. Five years later actor and singer Pat Boone hosted the first Celebrity Golf Classic at Ocean Shores, featuring big names like Clint Eastwood, Joe Namath and Fred MacMurray. A few years later the course became a regular stop for the Ladies PGA tour, and in the coming years would host two other regional pro tournaments. (Clayton Franke / The Daily World)

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Ocean Shores Golf Course management changing hands

Company takes over operations of city-owned course after retirement of leasee

Clayton Franke / The Daily World The Moore Wright Group received nearly $8 million to convert the Oceanside Motel in Hoquiam into 27 affordable housing units.

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Nonprofit working on big housing goal

The Moore Wright Group aims to bring 120 units of affordable housing to Harbor by 2025

photos by Clayton Franke / The Daily World Jim Chu, Bob Krueger, Vanessa Loverti, Barbara Hayford and Nick Docken lift the Motus tower into place on Monday, March 27 at the Coastal Interpretive Center in Ocean Shores. Below, the pair stand with the new Motus tower.

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Catching signals from shorebirds

New radio tower in Ocean Shores part of international shorebird tracking network

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Hoquiam Fire Chief Matt Miller speaks to members of the public during a meeting about the proposed creation of a regional fire authority for Central Grays Harbor on March 28.

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Fire departments work to ease concerns about RFA

The Cosi fire station was packed tight with residents Tuesday night

Aberdeen police arrested a man Tuesday after a report that he threatened a woman with a handgun in South Aberdeen. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File)

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One arrested following domestic violence incident

The suspect is alleged to have threatened the victim with a handgun

Brenda Vail (left) and her husband Doug Gimby

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ALS fundraiser for local Harborite set for Friday

The event will feature an auction, live music, and promote awareness

Allen Leister / The Daily World To celebrate and promote the establishment of Joy Hour, Greater Grays Harbor Inc. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, March 28, to commemorate the second gathering of the occasion at the Harborena, in Hoquiam. Joy Hour is designed to help build community connections, spread joy, as well as provide addiction prevention and recovery.

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Happy hour for the whole family

‘Joy Hour’ at the Harborena looks to build community fun and connection

The state capitol building in Olympia. (The Daily World File Photo)

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Proposed house budget allocates $20 million fewer locally than senate

Budgets jive on North Shore Levee and Quinault relocation, house suggests money for port’s terminal 4