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Arby’s officially opened for business in Elma on Tuesday, March 21 and welcomed the first of what is expected to be many customers in its future.

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A new player in town

Arby’s officially opens for business in Elma’s growing business district

Photo Courtesy of Grays Harbor Mounted Posse 
Set to return to the Grays Harbor Fairgrounds for the first time since 2019, the Elma Indoor Pro Rodeo is expected to receive a large attendance throughout the three-day event from Friday, March 24 through Sunday, March 26.

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Indoor pro rodeo to draw thousands to Elma Fairgrounds

Three-day event set to feature live music, dancing, and multiple competitions

Becky Leach
Ocean Shores project manager

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Ocean Shores refills project manager role

Becky Leach takes lead on public construction

A driver was transported for further medical care after striking a light pole on Sumner Avenue on Monday afternoon. (Michael S. Lockett / Daily World File)

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One hospitalized following car crash on Sumner

Police are investigating it as a possible drunk driving incident

An electrical fault disabled the Simpson Avenue Bridge over the Hoquiam River for several hours on Monday. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Hoquiam drawbridge temporarily disabled by electrical fault Monday

Severe traffic backups occurred while WSDOT teams fixed the issue

Allen Leister / The Daily World 
Hundreds of people crowded into the main venue of the Ocean Shores Convention Center to taste and vote on the best clam chowder during the 15th annual Razor Clam and Seafood Festival on Friday, March 17 through Sunday, March 19. Participants judged chowder from seven different dining establishments local to Ocean Shores.

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Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival sees high temps and turnout

Highlights included chowder tasting, crab feed, craft vendors, and more

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World 
The Aberdeen and Hoquiam fire departments, with assistance from the Cosmopolis and Aberdeen police departments, were able to rapidly respond and neutralize a fire on Monday morning with minimal damage to the residence and no injuries.

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Central cities fire departments respond to residential fire

A rapid response snuffed the fire before it could grow

Aerial searchers flew more than 4,000 miles looking for signs of a missing plane and pilot last plotted on radar between Queets and Lake Quinault on March 6. The colorful trailings show where aerial searches took place. (Courtesy photo / WSDOT)

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WSDOT suspends search for missing aircraft

There’s no sign of pilot or aircraft after 13 days.

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World
The crew of the Lady Washington hoist parts of the topmasts aloft as they prepare the ship for sea.

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Lady Washington crew readying ship for sailing season

It’s a little more complicated than hoisting the sails and putting out to sea.

Despite stagnant gas prices across Washington and nationwide for the better part of the last month, Grays Harbor County drivers like Dave Hawtrone could see some monetary relief the next time he needs a fill up due to decreasing prices in oil and economic turbulence.

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Gas prices remain stagnant amid tumbling stock and oil markets

Data suggests consumers could see pump costs decrease if the pattern continues

Courtesy of Harbors Home Health and Hospice
Ryan Larsen took over as CEO of Harbors Home Health and Hospice in December.

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Home healthcare nonprofit has new leader

Ryan Larsen takes over as CEO of Harbor Home Health and Hospice

Rufus A. Phelps IV, suspected as an accomplice in a shooting death in Moclips on Monday, was arrested Thursday. (Courtesy photo / Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office)

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Second suspect in Moclips shooting arrested

Both father and son suspected in shooting death are now in custody

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World
The sun shines on the Hoquiam River Wednesday afternoon.

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Harbor getting a glimpse of sunshine

Temperatures to rise briefly before cool rest of spring