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Wild Olympics Act passes U.S. House of Representatives
Wild Olympics Act passes U.S. House of Representatives
By Dan Hammock • February 19, 2020 2:15 pm

The divisive Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday,…

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DAN HAMMOCK | GRAYS HARBOR NEWS GROUP                                Hoquiam Police Chief Jeff Myers and retired Aberdeen Police officer Tom Siress talk after the memorial service for Hoquiam Police Officer Phil High Saturday in Ocean Shores.
“Steady, professional” Hoquiam Police Officer Phil High remembered
By Dan Hammock • February 7, 2020 4:45 pm

Family, friends and first responders gathered at the Ocean Shores Convention Center Saturday to remember Hoquiam Police Officer Phil High…

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DAN HAMMOCK | GRAYS HARBOR NEWS GROUP                                Al Carter of Ocean Gold Seafood, left, talks with Congressman Derek Kilmer in Westport Friday. Kilmer met with a group of commercial and charter fishing representatives to talk about the challenges facing the industry.
Congressman talks commercial fishing in Westport
By Dan Hammock • February 4, 2020 2:15 pm

With the Westport Marina bustling in preparation for the commercial crab opener today Saturday, representatives from recreational and commercial fishing…

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DAN HAMMOCK | GRAYS HARBOR NEWS GROUP                                Black and White Gala attendees check out the 12 live auction items Saturday up for bid at the annual United Way of Grays Harbor fundraiser.
Annual Black and White Gala sets fundraising record.
By Dan Hammock • February 4, 2020 2:15 pm

It was a record-setting night at the United Way of Grays Harbor Black and White Gala fundraiser in Ocean Shores…

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COURTESY WESTPORT MARITIME MUSEUM                                The Westport commercial crab fleet and U.S. Coast Guard prep for the 2019 commercial crab season opener. This year’s opener north of Klipsan Beach is Saturday, Jan. 25.
Commercial crab season north of Klipsan Beach opens...
By Dan Hammock • January 23, 2020 12:50 am

The 2020 commercial Dungeness crab fishery north of Klipsan Beach will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, according to the Department…

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COURTESY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE                                A satellite image from Thursday, Dec. 19 shows the “atmospheric river” coming toward the Pacific Northwest, bringing heavy rain and the potential for some flooding.
Risk lessens, but still potential for flooding through...
By Dan Hammock • December 19, 2019 1:30 pm

The chance for river flooding has decreased — but remains a possibility — and wind impacts “look less likely” in…

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COURTESY WILD OLYMPICS CAMPAIGN                                Kayakers paddle below a waterfall on the East Fork Humptulips, a proposed Wild and Scenic River in the Olympic National Forest.
Wild Olympics Act clears committee, headed to House...
By Dan Hammock • December 11, 2019 1:30 pm

Congressman Derek Kilmer’s Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act has passed out of the U.S. House of…

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Four facing felony charges for Ocean Shores Halloween night tagging spree
Four facing felony charges for Ocean Shores Halloween...
By Dan Hammock • November 21, 2019 11:30 am

The Ocean Shores Police Department investigation into a Halloween night tagging spree has resulted in felony charges against three adults…

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Long Beach razor clam opener draws just shy of 19,000 diggers
Long Beach razor clam opener draws just shy...
By Dan Hammock • October 9, 2019 11:30 am

Next round of digs start and north and south beaches Oct. 26, pending toxin test results

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Loss of state funding leads to layoffs at GHC
Loss of state funding leads to layoffs at...
By Dan Hammock • August 8, 2019 9:30 am

A drop in enrollment at Grays Harbor College has led to a loss of state funding, resulting in a round…

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Magnitude 3.4 earthquake recorded east of Copalis Beach
Magnitude 3.4 earthquake recorded east of Copalis Beach
By Dan Hammock • May 24, 2019 1:30 pm

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake centered four miles east of Copalis Beach was recorded by the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network at…

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Candidates list grows, especially in Ocean Shores
Candidates list grows, especially in Ocean Shores
By Dan Hammock • May 13, 2019 3:30 pm

Still few contested races in county

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DAN HAMMOCK | GRAYS HARBOR NEWS GROUP                                A pedestrian tsunami evacuation map for Aberdeen, updated in early April, shows how long it would take to reach high ground on foot. Hannah Cleverly, Grays Harbor County Deputy Director of Emergency Management, explains it at the Tsunami Road Show Wednesday.
Tsunami Roadshow returns with new evacuation map details
By Dan Hammock • April 18, 2019 4:20 pm

Two more “tsunami roadshows” — featuring the latest information, assistance and updates on tsunami protection efforts on the coast —…

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