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Weyerhaeuser investing $1 million in Washington community
"Supporting our rural operating communities is fundamental to our long-term success at Weyerhaeuser," says Devin W. Stockfish, president and chief executive officer. "We're excited to grow our positive impact in Raymond through the THRIVE program and help ensure all our communities remain great places to live, work and do business for decades to come."
PacCom board meets with interim director
SOUTH BEND — It is full steam ahead at the Pacific County 911 Dispatch Center (PacCom) under Interim Director Cait Ochoa. She spent most of last week meeting with local agencies to hear what they would like to see in PacCom’s new direction. The PacCom board held its...
Fire in South Bend challenges resources
SOUTH BEND — Fire agencies in North Pacific County battled a pesky fire in South Bend on Saturday, July 13, 2024, after a metal shop reportedly blew up. The incident occurred at 7:51 p.m. on Willapa Avenue, about one mile up the roadway. Residents of the downtown area of...
Burn Ban Is Expanded In Grays Harbor
The burn ban to include recreational campfires, charcoal and wood burning devices, residential yard waste, and land clearing burning. The hot, dry weather is causing further restrictions on burning outside. A news release from the Grays Harbor Fire Marshal and Fire District have expanded the burn ban to include recreational campfires, charcoal and wood burning devices, residential yard waste, and land clearing burning are prohibited until further notice. However, you can use natural and propane-gas burning self-contained camping stoves and portable firepits are allowed. In Pacific County, the burn ban begins at midnight Saturday morning and applies to outdoor debris burning. Recreational campfires will be allowed only in improved fire pits and designated campgrounds. The city of Hoquiam has joined in the burn ban within their city limits.
Three running to serve on Pacific County Commission
LONG BEACH PENINSULA — A field of three vying for a seat on the Pacific County Commission will be whittled down to two during the Aug. 6 primary election, with ballots arriving in voters’ mailboxes later this week. David Tobin, running as a Democrat, is a Long Beach...
Forest visions clash over Freedom sale
In late March, the Washington Department of Natural Resources put the Freedom timber sale up for auction. Located on 138 acres of state forestland 17 miles northeast of Naselle, the sale offered over 8,500 metric board-feet of hemlock and Douglas fir. The DNR’s timber cruise report calls it some “nice looking wood.”
Sheriff's office rescues woman held captive in Oysterville
OYSTERVILLE — The Pacific County Sheriff’s Office rescued a woman who was allegedly being held captive in Oysterville. The incident unfolded on July 5, 2024, and resulted in a significant police response in the area of the 33000 block of Territory Road. The incident began when deputies were...
Firefighter’s 50 years of voluntary service honored
NASELLE — During the Fire District’s regular Monday evening meeting on July 1, Naselle resident Cliff Kilponen was surprised when the dispatcher toned out his number and announced that as of today, Cliff Kilponen has served as a member of Pacific County Fire District 4 for 50 years.
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