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Chief Dennis Benn of the South Beach Regional Fire Authority, hand raised, demonstrates thermal layering from fire in an enclosed space during a firefighter academy in Westport on Feb. 18. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Learning the ropes: recruits make their way through fire academy

More than a dozen volunteers from across the county are working through the intensive, months-long course.

Photos by Allen Leister / The Daily World The 2023 Ocean Shores Renewed Antique Show saw hundreds of people gather inside the Ocean Shores Convention Center to browse and buy countless vintage and collector items from Friday, Feb. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 19.

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Antique show draws massive turnout in Ocean Shores

From vintage material to rare collectibles, options ran deep for guests to browse and buy

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Legislature holds anticipated public hearing for Oakley Carlson Act

From emotional testimonies to financial concerns, H.B. 1397 sees conflicting perspectives

The cause of a structure fire in Hoquiam on Feb. 17 is undetermined at this time, said Hoquiam’s fire chief. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Friday morning fire in Hoquiam latest in busy week of calls

There were no casualties at the Friday morning fire, but damage was substantial.

Photo by Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Terminal 4 is the focus of a planned expansion with a cost of nearly $50 million for the Port of Grays Harbor.

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Rivers, roads, rails: Port moves forward planning $46m capability expansion

It’s the port’s largest-ever expansion

(Courtesy of Michelle Fogus) Adam Seri-Levi of Intuition Robotics delivers a presentation in Pacific County last year about ElliQ, an artificial intelligence companion, which sits on the table.

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Robot could improve health in aging population

Artificial intellegence in homes could reduce loneliness, strain on emergency departments

Courtesy photo / United States Department of Fish and Wildlife Potential findings by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA) and the National Marine Fisheries Service, could land the Olympic Peninsula Steelhead population on the Endangered Species Act as “endangered” or “threatened.” Recent studies suggest the listing could be key to the species survivability in the future.

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NOAA issues 90-day finding on Olympic Peninsula Steelhead

Possible outcomes include consideration for endangered species protection

Members of East Grays Harbor Fire and Rescue medevac’d a man seriously injured in an explosion near Elma on the evening of Feb. 14. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File)

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Elma man medevac’d following explosion

The 36-year-old resident has serious trauma to several parts of his body.

(Courtesy of Mike Villarreal) During a late-December cold snap, an HVAC unit broke in the Hoquiam High School building, flooding the library floor with an inch of water.

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Downsizing a possibility for dwindling district

Hoquiam School District could shrink to four buildings

The Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shots-fired call early Wednesday morning related to airsoft- or paintball-style toys being used north of Hoquiam. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File)

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Shots fired call turns out to be airsoft/paintball related

The sheriff’s office is still looking to contact the alleged victims or suspects

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World New joins to the Ocean Shores Fire Department stand alongside officers of the department and Ocean Shores Mayor Jon Martin, left, during a swearing-in ceremony on Feb. 13.

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Ocean Shores welcomes, recognizes and promotes firefighters, police

New joins were sworn in as others were promoted or lauded

(Courtesy of Elma School District) Elma voters rejected a $66M bond that would've funded construction of a new school and renovated athletic fields on the grounds of Elma Elementary School.

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Voters reject Elma bond, approve Ocosta levy

Elma’s $66 million proposed bond would’ve funded new school building

Stiff onshore breezes caused several outages countywide on Monday, Feb. 13. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Gusty afternoon briefly knocks out power to coastal communities

A brisk winter wind clawed at powerlines and trees