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Ocean Shores declares emergency due to erosion

Ocean Shores, WA · 2d

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Ocean Shores issues boil water advisory after contractor damages south-end main

GRAYS HARBOR, Wash. — Just days after Ocean Shores declared a state of emergency following elevated water levels that erode the shoreline and threaten homes and public infrastructure, the city is now dealing with a damaged water main in the south end. A contractor damaged a main waterline in...

Ocean Shores, WA · 15h
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Ocean Shores erosion threatens homes, infrastructure

The erosion threatens homes along Marine View Drive, Neptune Way, Mariner Court and Peninsula Court. It also threatens city infrastructure just across the road, including a 1 million-gallon water tank, a pump station, sewer lines and sewer plant equipment.

Ocean Shores, WA · 17h
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WA storms force Ocean Shores emergency declaration, threaten urban flooding

SEATTLE - Storms are threatening infrastructure in one of Washington's coastal communities due to high tides and wind-driven waves. Significant erosion and threats to property in Ocean Shores. Residents say the surf took everyone by surprise as winds picked up in Grays Harbor County. In Ocean Shores, resident Susan Conniry...

Ocean Shores, WA · 2d
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You’d Never Guess One Of Your Favorite Movies Was Filmed In This Quiet Oregon Town

Somewhere on Oregon’s northern coast, a small town has been quietly holding one of cinema’s best-kept secrets for decades. Astoria, Oregon is that town, and once you visit, you’ll understand why Hollywood couldn’t resist it. Let’s start with the obvious question: have you ever watched The...

Astoria, OR · 4d

KING 5

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5 western Washington schools to close

Olympia, WA · 3h

The Olympian

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Recent Olympia-area business closures, including a drive-in restaurant

Multiple longtime Olympia-area businesses have announced closures in recent weeks, including a Lacey bakery, a west Olympia drive-in and a farm supply store. Here are key takeaways: Miss Moffett’s Mystical Cupcakes in Lacey plans to close by the end of the year after nearly 14 years in business. Owner Rachel Young, who finished as runner-up on Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” in 2013, cited declining sales, higher gas prices keeping customers away and rising food, labor and utility costs. Builders FirstSource has closed its west Olympia location at 1830 Black Lake Blvd. SW, consolidating operations into its Lakewood and Shelton facilities. The Coastal Farm & Ranch store at 5500 Martin Way E. in Lacey is winding down operations by Dec. 31 , according to store manager Rob Re. Everything is being sold, including fixtures, with current discounts up to 50% expected to grow as the final day nears. The Sonic Drive-In at 1303 Cooper Point Road SW in west Olympia permanently closed Oct. 15 , a company spokesperson confirmed. Sonic encouraged customers to visit its Lacey location at 7746 Martin Way E. The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by Olympian reporter Rolf Boone.

Olympia, WA · 1d

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Coastal Flooding Hits Westport Washington Before High Tide as Surf Pushes Seawater into Streets near the Marina Sunday Morning on Grays Harbor

WASHINGTON — Coastal flooding began in Westport, Washington, on Sunday morning, more than half an hour before high tide. A live camera feed from the city at 10:56 a.m. showed seawater spreading across streets near the marina as surf size continued to increase. High tide was expected around 11:30 a.m., raising concerns that water levels could climb even higher.

Westport, WA · 4d

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Olympia's New Dermatology Option

Olympia residents now have another place to pamper their nails, skin, and hair. Currently taking appointments, Epiphany Dermatology has opened new office in the city, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for Dec. 11. The space is at 704 Lily Road SE. The business's dermatologist, Dr. Heidi Dearborn, specializes in skin-cancer...

Olympia, WA · 3d

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This Farmland Drive-In In Washington Plays Two New Movies For Less Than One Mall Ticket

Two brand-new movies, back to back, under the open sky, for less than a lot of folks pay for one afternoon show at the mall. That’s the deal at a little farmland drive-in in Washington, and it sounds almost too good to be real. The double feature is the...

Shelton, WA · 3d

Washington State Standard

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Newly elected, WA’s first openly transgender legislator ready to ‘stand on business’

When Jaelynn Scott arrives in Olympia in January, she doesn’t want to be labeled a one-note legislator.  Elected by voters last week, Scott will be Washington’s first openly transgender state lawmaker, and the first Black transgender legislator in the nation. But she doesn’t want to be seen as only focused on LGBTQ+ rights. Scott, who […]

Washington · 1d

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More Pacific County Ballots Being Counted

Thousands of Pacific County ballots are going through the counting machine a second time. Thousands of Pacific County ballots are going through the counting machine a second time. The Chinook Observer reports the county's ballot tabulator failed late last month, and the vendor got counting going again on a server setup the state had never tested. That setup passed an emergency test last Thursday, and starting Monday, more than 9,900 ballots counted before then are being rescanned. That includes the close auditor's race, where challenger Dotsi Graves leads appointed Auditor Nicole Deskins 51.1 percent to 48.4 percent.

Pacific County, WA · 2d

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Flood watch issued in Mason County

The wind and rain is back, bringing gusts up to 50 mph. Communities in our region are already preparing for potential flood conditions.

Mason County, WA · 2d

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Venables Pest Management Explains How to Keep Rodents Out of Your House During Our South Sound Winter

Most of us spend the winter months cozy in our homes, curled up on the couch with the heater or fire keeping us toasty warm. However, you may not be the only beings taking refuge in your house on cold winter nights. Rodents are smart and know the best place to spend the winter is inside our homes too! Venables Pest Management, which specializes in rodent control in Thurston, Mason, Pierce, Grays Harbor, and Lewis counties, explains how to keep rodents out of your house in winter. Need help? Call them today to schedule an appointment for a free rodent evaluation now through the end of December at 360.456.4999.

Thurston County, WA · 2d

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Western Washington experiences record warm temperatures

If you thought it felt unseasonably warm Wednesday, you weren't wrong. Bellingham, Olympia and Seattle broke previous record high temperatures by early afternoon. The temperature in Bellingham reached 68 degrees by 1 p.m. The previous record of 67 degrees was set back in 1977. The temperature at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport...

Bellingham, WA · 1d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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A dry November day and a chance to tie record-high temperatures

At times, light rain will brush the Washington coast, but inland cities will be dry. High temperatures are expected to be in the upper 50s to low 60s, which is in record territory, once more!

Seattle, WA · 1d

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Medina Foundation Hands Yelm, Grays Harbor Groups Millions in Final Grants

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County is getting $3 million for a permanent Yelm clubhouse, and it's not alone — nonprofits across Thurston and Grays Harbor counties just landed some of the largest individual grants the Seattle-based charitable foundation has ever made. The money is part of a final round of transformational grants, each ranging from $1 million to $5 million, awarded to 42 nonprofits as the Medina Foundation spends down its remaining resources before shutting its doors in 2027.

Thurston County, WA · 23h

Public News Service

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Washington energy customers win in hydro settlement

The Bonneville Power Administration, the agency that sells Columbia Basin hydropower, will lower its proposed rate hike after a legal challenge by local environmental and clean energy advocates. The administration had proposed a roughly 6% increase, arguing it needed an additional $250 million to meet new guidelines requiring more water to be spilled over Columbia River dams to support migrating salmon. Ben Otto, policy director for the Northwest Energy Coalition, which was part of the proceedings, said while he understands Bonneville needs to earn money for its services, the proposed increase was overblown. "BPA's finances are actually in really good shape, and we think that a more holistic examination would find ways to adapt these costs into BPA's overall financial picture instead of just immediately trying to reach into people's pocketbooks," Otto contended. The Bonneville Power Administration provides electricity to more than 5 million people across the Pacific Northwest and Otto said the settlement will save customers close to $40 million. He explained spilling water over dams allows juvenile fish to travel more safely downstream, without passing through lethal turbines. The proposed rate hike is one of several recent increases. The administration already raised its rates by about 9% this

Washington · 1d

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2026 Santa Photos in Grays Harbor County

Are you ready to take that priceless family photo with old St. Nick? Maybe it’s baby’s first Christmas or you’re finally all together again. Maybe you just want to embarrass your teens! Whatever the reason, Santa photos are a holiday must-do. Here is where you can get pictures with Santa in Grays Harbor for 2026.

Grays Harbor County, WA · 2d