September is National Preparedness Month, the perfect time for people to get their household ready in case an emergency should occur. The American Red Cross prepares all year for disasters and urges everyone to Be Red Cross Ready too. “Disasters can happen anywhere, at any time, even in your home,” said Alex Dieffenbach, Northwest Region CEO. “During National...

The City of Hoquiam has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants program (AFG FY 2018). This grant will fully fund the purchase of two new cardiac monitors in the Hoquiam Fire Department to replace aging cardiac monitors that are critical for providing advanced life support medical services.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced $871.2 million in Emergency Relief (ER) funds to help 39 states, as well as American Samoa, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and tribal governments, make repairs to roads and bridges damaged by storms, floods, and other unexpected events. “This...

One new, and one renewal, the Aberdeen School District is considering two entries on the February ballots for support. First they plan to seek a February ballot for a bond to build a new Stevens Elementary School in South Aberdeen. The District will also request a Levy to continue support for music and athletics.

Razor clam diggers may be able to return to Long Beach for a three-day opening beginning Sept. 27, pending favorable marine toxin results later this month. The upcoming dig is proposed for the following dates and morning low tides: Sept. 27, Friday, 5:52 a.m. -0.9, Long Beach onlySept. 28, Saturday, 6:36 a.m....

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the Tacoma Sportsmen’s Club are hosting a free National Hunting and Fishing Day celebration on Saturday, Sept. 28. “This family-oriented event is a great way to introduce youth to target shooting, hunting, fishing, and conservation activities,” said David Whipple, WDFW hunter education division manager.

UPDATE: The Grays Harbor County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the shooting victim. Chief Deputy Coroner Tom Thompson said in a statement that 41-year-old Kristopher D. Fitzpatrick died yesterday afternoon at 12:26 PM at Grays Harbor Community Hospital.  An autopsy will be conducted Thursday to determine cause and manner of death.

State and tribal leaders have agreed to a plan that will enhance coho salmon and steelhead populations diminished by the Wynoochee Dam in Grays Harbor County. A public meeting on the plan is scheduled at 6 p.m., Sept. 24, at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's (WDFW) regional office, located at 48 Devonshire...

Aberdeen and Wishkah Valley firefighters helped to get a man out of a tree yesterday afternoon. Michael Pauley, Assistant Chief of the Wishkah Fire Department said it was called in at 4:21 Thursday, Fire District #10 was dispatched to the 3200 block of the Wishkah Road for the report of a father stuck about 30 feet up...

It’s now mandatory for all schools in Washington state to drop, cover and hold on for earthquake safety. It’s a measure that’s been pushed for several years, but finally became law when school safety legislation House Bill 1216 became law at the end of July. That same law also now requires schools located near mapped volcanic...

Four people were arrested Tuesday morning when Aberdeen Police, assisted by two Hoquiam Police officers, served a search warrant at a home in the 1,000 block of East Market Street. An Aberdeen officer learned of possible stolen property and served a search warrant just before 11:00 AM with a team of officers. They...

A homeless couple was arrested after admitting to leaving a fire at a camp that spread to nearby timbers and threatened a couple of homes near Seabrook in North Grays Harbor County last Friday. Undersheriff Brad Johansson said the Sheriff's Office received the report around 8 AM of a fire in the woods near Joe Creek at...