South County News

LONG BEACH — They came with baskets, bags and buckets. Some had bunny ears, while others still sported ties from Sunday church services.

PENINSULA — Clear skies and calm tides culminated ideal clamming conditions for the annual Long Beach Razor Clam Festival over the weekend, where thousands of diggers tried — and most succeede…

'We investigate something and we tend to destroy it if we go too far'

The El Nino that was too late and too weak to have much influence last winter may stick around and grow stronger by next winter, according to the Climate Prediction Center.

NORTH COVE — Dynamic revetment — the placement of cobble rock along coastal shorelines to protect them from erosion — is the official “preferred choice” to stave off the shoreline erosion that…

On May 4 and May 5, the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) will deliver two free training sessions in Hoquiam and Long Beach. Each training will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dr. Sancy Leachman is waging a war on melanoma.

LONG BEACH — After the shaking stops, Peninsula residents will have roughly 15 to 20 minutes to reach higher ground in the event near-shore Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake.

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife  is seeking public comment on its final report and recommendation to list the pinto abalone as endangered in Washington state.

BELLEVUE — Congratulations to Ilwaco High School Future Business Leaders of America members Evan Perez and Jake Thorsen, who placed 4th in Digital Video Production at the state competition, ea…

Information is the next step on the campaign to keep Loomis Lake clear of invasive plants.

LOOMIS LAKE — Maybe not complete victory — but significant success.

NASELLE — Ninty-three-year-old Naselle resident John Bergquist was born Nov. 9, 1925 to parents John Bergquist Sr. and Sandra (Torppa) Bergquist.

Former Navy ship left in the mudflats

OLYMPIA — Lanni Johnson is a 71-year-old woman who has been sitting in front of the Capitol Building in Olympia for the past 9 days on a hunger strike.

OCEAN PARK — Gary Lukens had a problem — but a good one. So many people were interested in his Community Garden that he had to find a bigger location than the one he first announced.

RAYMOND — The Crisis Support Network in Raymond welcomed Julie Jewell as its new executive director on April 1. She brings along nearly a quarter-century of experience to the position and hope…

RAYMOND — Former Pacific County Undersheriff Todd Fosse reached a $450,000 settlement on March 18 in his long-running civil litigation against Pacific County.

LONG BEACH — Damian Mulinix, who died in March at age 42 following a stroke, started working for the Chinook Observer in various capacities in 2002. A self-taught photographer, his images make…

OYSTERVILLE — The extensive two-year renovation of the Historic Oysterville Church is complete. From a new roof and fresh exterior paint to rebuilt windows and reproduction heritage wallpaper,…

LONG BEACH — WellSpring Community Network, in collaboration with Long Beach Police Department and the Washington Liquor & Cannabis Board, recently conducted routine law-compliance checks.

SOUTH BEND — Steve Bear, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife police chief, recently recognized the Pacific County Prosecutor’s Office for its efforts to secure the poaching convictions …

LEADBETTER POINT — A mature whale washed ashore last week near the northern end of the Long Beach Peninsula.

The birds are hazed on East Sand Island

OLYMPIA — Washington Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind said Friday he will direct wildlife managers to "err on the side" of chasing and killing cougars that are causing problems.

SEATTLE — Federal officials say they may restrict salmon fishing off the West Coast to help the Pacific Northwest’s critically endangered killer whales, but two environmental groups are suing …

ILWACO — The invoice said $8,612.72.