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Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World A fire on Sunday, Jan. 8 that destroyed an RV at a Hoquiam motor home park killed Doyle Murphy, 91.

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One dead in Hoquiam RV fire

The resident was well-liked and remembered fondly by neighbors.

Police are continuing to investigate a fatal collision involving two separate vehicles and a pedestrian that occurred on Wednesday, Jan. 4. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World File)

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One arrested, second vehicled ID’d in fatal hit-and-run

Police continue to seek the second drive in the fatal collision.

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Sheriff Darrin Wallace poses in front of the sheriff’s office on Jan. 5. Wallace was sworn in as the sheriff of Grays Harbor County last week.

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Q&A: Grays Harbor County Sheriff talks new job

Recently elected sheriff Darrin Wallace has been with the department for 16 years.

(The Daily World File Photo) North Beach School District is seeking input from the community on its current search for a superintendent.

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North Beach seeking input on superintendent search

Survey, upcoming forums aimed at gathering community feedback

Traffic is rerouted off Simpson Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run occurred between a pedestrian and two separate vehicles on Jan. 4. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Man dead after being struck twice; police seeking vehicles, drivers

The fatal hit-and-run occurred Wednesday evening amidst foul weather.

A cold weather shelter in Westport, which is run by Chaplains on the Harbor, received new funding to expand capacity by 10 beds. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Cold weather shelters to expand capacity, other potential sites identified

Two new shelters still need final approval from county before service can begin

Alexia Hugelen holds her newly born son Anthony James, the first baby born in 2023 at Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital. (Courtesy photo / Chris Majors)

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Hospital welcomes first baby of 2023 on New Years Day

Anthony James joined the population on Sunday morning.

DUI-related arrests on New Year’s Eve were at roughly typical levels, said members of some of the law enforcement agencies from across Grays Harbor County. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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County law enforcement report uneventful holiday

New Year 2023 was greeted (mostly) with restraint.

Lightning strikes, denoted by the purple marks, hit around the county on Monday, Jan. 10 as a storm system swept through. (Screenshot / Lightningmaps.org)

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Where there’s thunder: Grays Harbor sees lightning with storm system

It’s not unheard-of, but it’s hardly a regular event.

Courtesy photo / Jeremy Johnson) Ryan Leo, left, a new harbor pilot for the Port of Grays Harbor, prepares to board a ship during the tricky process of transferring. Director of Pilotage Bobby D’Angelo can be seen climbing the ladder.

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Steady hand at the helm: port welcomes new pilot

After sailing all over the world, he’ll join the port as it develops its plans for the future.

Courtesy photos / South Beach Regional Fire Authority Students take part in a previous fire academy held in Grays Harbor by local fire departments.

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New year, new skills: EMT/Fire academies prepare to kick off

The academies are essential for preparing volunteers across the county.

Grays Harbor County Public Health From left: Talia Hernandez, Mina Fontenelle and Carmela Lopez pose as they celebrate World Breastfeeding Week in August at the Aberdeen Sunday Market.

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Health program excels in breastfeeding help

Grays Harbor County WIC has bolstered staff, certifications

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Flotsam litters the beach in Ocean Shores during a winter storm on Dec. 27.

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Grays Harbor endures windy winter weather with elan

The storm didn’t hit the county as hard as expected.