The Aberdeen Fire Department wishes everyone to Celebrate Safely.

With July 4^th celebrations near, the Aberdeen Fire Department would like to remind the public about fireworks and safety. Fireworks can be discharged in the City of Aberdeen between the hours of 9 AM and 12 Midnight on July 4^th.

ABERDEEN - On Monday, June 29, the DSHS Aberdeen Community Service Office will open the doors of its new temporary site located at 304 West Wishkah. The CSO will operate from this location for the next 18 to 24 months while we have the permanent office, located at 415 West Wishkah, remodeled. 

The CSO provides food, medical, child care and work-related assistance to eligible individuals in Grays Harbor County.  Three other DSHS offices are also located at the permanent site now - Child Protective Services and the Developmental Disabilities and Vocational Rehabilitation Divisions. 

The Washington State Patrol is investigating the death of Rebekah J. Woods, the 43-year-old female who was found deceased in the southbound lanes of I-5 just north of Holgate St in Seattle.

Detectives are seeking any witnesses who have knowledge of the incident or who may have seen a pedestrian in either the northbound or southbound lanes of I-5 on Thursday, May 28, 2009 between the hours of 1:00am and 1:30am. If you have any information about the incident or know someone who may have, please call Detective Russ Haake (425) 401-7717.

Aberdeen - The brig Lady Washington, the Official Ship of the State of Washington, and her companion ship Hawaiian Chieftain return to their home port of Grays Harbor June 25 with a full schedule of sailings and public tours. The Lady Washington will also celebrate 20 years of changing people's lives with an anniversary party June 29 in Aberdeen.

The ships arrive at Westport Marina as marquee attractions for Rusty Scupper Pirate Daze June 26-28. The ships will welcome visitors for walk-on tours June 26, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., and June 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Three-hour Battle Sails-recreations of a typical 18th century naval skirmish-are scheduled for June 27 and 28 at 2 p.m. A three-hour family-oriented Adventure Sail takes place June 28 at 10 a.m. For tickets, visit www.historicalseaport.org or call 800-200-5239.

Aberdeen, WA- The United Way Grays Harbor will hold its annual Board of Directors and Membership meeting at the Grays Harbor Country Club, Thursday, June 18, 2009 from 12 Noon- 1:30 p.m.  Buffet lunch and beverages will be served, followed by the short business meeting and recognition ceremony.  Steve Poler, Board President, will preside.

The board and membership will elect new board members/officers and review the annual budget for approval, which includes program funding for 2009-2010.  A report on the results achieved from last year's funding will also be given.