LONG BEACH — A popular Long Beach restaurant was spared serious damage after catching fire Monday evening, May 10.
PACIFIC COUNTY — Despite the Washington Supreme Court’s State v. Blake decision earlier this year that tossed out the state’s felony drug possession law, possession with the intent to deliver is still a felony. County officials say they are methodically hunting the “poison” dealers down.
ILWACO — The Ilwaco City Council authorized Mayor Gary Forner to enter into agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology in late April, securing nearly $2 million in grant funds for a stormwater improvement project along Baker Bay.
A suspected dryer fire and suppression efforts caused moderate smoke and water damage in the back kitchen area at the Lost Roo restaurant in Long Beach Monday evening. The fire is still under investigation.
PACIFIC COUNTY — The Food and Drug Administration earlier this week authorized Pfizer’s two-shot coronavirus vaccine for emergency use in children ages 12 to 15, boosting hopes further for a more normal return to school next fall.
NASELLE — Kylee Tarabochia has traveled and lived along the West Coast throughout her childhood, a result of her father serving for 10 years in the U.S. Navy.
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OCEAN PARK — Two Ocean Park residents are accused of operating an illegal marijuana grow operation from their home on 229th Lane. The Pacific County Sheriff’s Office raided their home on May 3, and both suspects were arrested and face charges of unlawful use of a building for drug purposes a…
SOUTH BEND — The following individuals were booked into Pacific County Jail for the charges listed:
RAYMOND — The Raymond Police Department arrested Joshau J. Bowe, 24, of Raymond, on April 10 after an investigation into a reported rape incident in Raymond. He was booked into the Pacific County Jail for second-degree rape, communication with a minor for immoral purposes, and fourth-degree …
SOUTH BEND — Pacific County Superior Court continued to run full steam ahead last week, as several cases reached resolution Friday, and an ongoing case was sentenced. One of the more interesting cases involved another outburst by a defendant accused of a damage spree in Long Beach, who once …
SOUTH BEND — For the third time in less than a year, another director of the county’s Public Works Department (DPW) has resigned abruptly. Robert Kimble had been appointed to the position on Feb. 9 after a lengthy search and interview process by top county officials.
European green crab are growing in numbers in Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay. Volunteers, state agencies, tribes and shellfish growers are working together to control the destructive invaders.
OLYMPIA — Pacific County and most other counties will remain in Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan for at least two more weeks, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday.
OLYMPIA — Legislative District 19 State Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, and Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, each participated in 100% of roll call votes in the just-concluded Washington legislative session, while freshman Rep. Joel McEntire, R-Cathlamet, missed 23 out of 484 votes in the State House.
ILWACO — The Ilwaco Saturday Market kicked off last weekend with big crowds and brisk business. It was the centerpiece of revamped May Day activities after covid and other factors interrupted the long-running Loyalty Day Weekend in Long Beach and Ilwaco.
KILPSAN BEACH — A long-deceased adult gray whale washed ashore near Klipsan Beach last week.
LONG BEACH — Capturing the crown in the chowder competition gives clout to the claim of serving ‘the best,’ and this year the title went to two Long Beach businesses.
SOUTH BEND — For the second week in a row, two cases were settled, including one involving a suspect from the second major drug raid this year by the Pacific County Drug Task Force. The other case stemmed from an incident over two years ago.
SOUTH BEND — The Pacific County Commissioners met for their first scheduled commissioners’ meeting on April 13. The meeting primarily involved authorizing the purchases of varying new equipment for several departments. The rest of the meeting involved “general housekeeping” and the commissio…
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PACIFIC COUNTY — Despite the Washington Supreme Court’s State v. Blake decision earlier this year that tossed out the state’s felony drug possession law, possession with the intent to deliver …
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ILWACO — The Ilwaco City Council authorized Mayor Gary Forner to enter into agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology in late April, securing nearly $2 million in grant funds f…
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A suspected dryer fire and suppression efforts caused moderate smoke and water damage in the back kitchen area at the Lost Roo restaurant in Long Beach Monday evening. The fire is still under …
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PACIFIC COUNTY — The Food and Drug Administration earlier this week authorized Pfizer’s two-shot coronavirus vaccine for emergency use in children ages 12 to 15, boosting hopes further for a m…
NASELLE — Kylee Tarabochia has traveled and lived along the West Coast throughout her childhood, a result of her father serving for 10 years in the U.S. Navy.
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OCEAN PARK — Two Ocean Park residents are accused of operating an illegal marijuana grow operation from their home on 229th Lane. The Pacific County Sheriff’s Office raided their home on May 3…
SOUTH BEND — The following individuals were booked into Pacific County Jail for the charges listed:
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RAYMOND — The Raymond Police Department arrested Joshau J. Bowe, 24, of Raymond, on April 10 after an investigation into a reported rape incident in Raymond. He was booked into the Pacific Cou…
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SOUTH BEND — Pacific County Superior Court continued to run full steam ahead last week, as several cases reached resolution Friday, and an ongoing case was sentenced. One of the more interesti…
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SOUTH BEND — For the third time in less than a year, another director of the county’s Public Works Department (DPW) has resigned abruptly. Robert Kimble had been appointed to the position on F…
European green crab are growing in numbers in Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay. Volunteers, state agencies, tribes and shellfish growers are working together to control the destructive invaders.
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OLYMPIA — Pacific County and most other counties will remain in Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan for at least two more weeks, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday.
OLYMPIA — Legislative District 19 State Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, and Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, each participated in 100% of roll call votes in the just-concluded Washington legislative …
ILWACO — The Ilwaco Saturday Market kicked off last weekend with big crowds and brisk business. It was the centerpiece of revamped May Day activities after covid and other factors interrupted …
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KILPSAN BEACH — A long-deceased adult gray whale washed ashore near Klipsan Beach last week.
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LONG BEACH — Capturing the crown in the chowder competition gives clout to the claim of serving ‘the best,’ and this year the title went to two Long Beach businesses.
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SOUTH BEND — For the second week in a row, two cases were settled, including one involving a suspect from the second major drug raid this year by the Pacific County Drug Task Force. The other …
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SOUTH BEND — The Pacific County Commissioners met for their first scheduled commissioners’ meeting on April 13. The meeting primarily involved authorizing the purchases of varying new equipmen…
PACIFIC COUNTY — More than a dozen posts on city, school, port, fire and hospital boards on the Long Beach Peninsula will be up for election this fall, but the first step in the 2021 elections…
NASELLE — Soon-to-be graduate Warren Wirkkala wasn’t coy when he was asked why he wanted to pursue a career as an electrician after graduating from Naselle High School in just over a month’s time.
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OLYMPIA — Spring is one of the most anxious times of the year for local officials throughout Washington, as they wait to find out if critical or long sought after projects will receive the fun…
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SANDRIDGE ROAD — Less than five months since his last at-fault collision while on duty, a Pacific County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) deputy has been involved in a more serious one. This incident c…
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PACIFIC COUNTY — If your vehicle has suddenly sounded louder than usual, it might be worth checking to see if it still has a catalytic converter attached. Thieves are stealing the parts to cas…
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On April 19 at 11:01 p.m. on Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach, Tcha’l Qad T.C. Krise, 18, from Olympia was cited for malicious mischief third-degree after he allegedly slashed the tires of a veh…
SOUTH BEND — The following individuals were booked into Pacific County Jail for the charges listed:
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LONG BEACH — Pacific Transit System recently took delivery of its newest vehicle, a 2011 Hometown Trolley Carriage that most recently worked in Camarillo, Calif., before a stop in Las Vegas fo…
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SOUTH BEND — The trial of Mickey Pine, who is facing a vehicular homicide charge resulting from a collision on State Route 6 east of Menlo on March 31, 2019, got off to a rough start on April …
South Pacific District Court as well as Ilwaco and Municipal Court hearings held at 7013 Sandridge Road. If you have questions, call 360-642-9417. The following cases were scheduled for action…
The virus that causes COVID-19 was found in several dogs, but presents no significant public health risk, the Washington Department of Agriculture and the University of Washington say.
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OLYMPIA — Pacific County experienced another positive monthly jobs report last week, nearly returning to pre-pandemic unemployment levels a year after the county — and the country — suffered t…
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PACIFIC COUNTY — With covid-19 vaccines now readily available to those who want them, local health officials are working to saturate Pacific County communities with pro-vaccine outreach.
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PACIFIC COUNTY — In 2020, local school districts held unprecedented virtual graduation ceremonies to do their part to try and slow the spread of covid-19. This year, things are returning — som…
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law an automatic right for tenants to have an attorney, though it came with a catch — Inslee sent back two parts of the bill regarding landlord rental ass…
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Washington state is rolling out a new early warning system for earthquakes and the Washington Emergency Management Division is hosting a free webinar to detail the new technology.
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SOUTH BEND — The following individuals were booked into Pacific County Jail for the charges listed:
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ILWACO — Peninsula Poverty Response activists have stepped up their efforts on the Long Beach Peninsula.
SOUTH BEND — Two ongoing criminal cases were settled last week after defendants accepted resolutions, with one getting credit for time served while another will spend over the next year in pri…
NASELLE — Washington State Patrol Trooper Thomas Beck was involved in a two-car collision on Jan. 4 with his then nifty 2020 Ford Explorer Interceptor while attempting to catch a speeder in Naselle.
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PACIFIC COUNTY — In the economic wreckage left by the national housing implosion a decade ago, more than a thousand houses were available to buy in south Pacific County. This week there were 31.
OLYMPIA (AP) — The Washington Legislature on Saturday approved an overhaul of the state’s approach to drug possession, after the Washington Supreme Court struck down its previous law as uncons…
The climate for the Northwest and most of the contiguous U.S. has become slightly warmer in the past decade, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported Tuesday.
OLYMPIA — A tax credit for working families in Washington passed the Senate in a bipartisan vote April 11, with lawmakers on both sides saying the exemption for low-income earners was a long t…
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LONG BEACH — A long-standing Long Beach motel was gutted in a morning fire early last week.
Timberland Libraries are open.
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that all modern library managers secretly prefer the title “information warrior.”
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MENLO — Two men are lucky to be alive after a rollover collision on Mill Creek Road outside of Menlo on April 15, just after 7:30 p.m. One of the occupants had to be airlifted to a trauma cent…
SOUTH BEND — One Superior Court hearing this week was heated after the defense argued about the “victim-ness” of a victim who wished to speak during sentencing. Another inmate was finally set …
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LONG BEACH — It’s a drone’s world, and we’re all just living in it.
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SOUTH BEND — Pacific County is in its most precarious position in the battle against covid-19 since 2021 began, as new cases continue to soar.
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