Senate leader explains dim outlook for a new tax on big businesses

A year ago, Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, signed onto legislation to create a statewide version of a Seattle...

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • February 3, 2026 1:30 am

Ferguson rejects initial crack at income tax legislation

By Bill Lucia Washington State Standard

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Prep Basketball Roundup: Hoquiam pulls away in second half to hold off Elma

Also: Aberdeen boys, girls teams swept by Tumwater

By Ryan Sparks • February 4, 2026 1:30 am
Girls Prep Wrestling Roundup: Aberdeen places fifth at state-championship duals

Also: Hoquiam takes second at Lumberjill Classic; Montesano top 10 at Viking invite

By Ryan Sparks • February 3, 2026 1:30 am
Boys Prep Wrestling Roundup: Elma, Aberdeen place at respective state dual championship meets

Also: Hoquiam second at Lumberjack Classic; Montesano goes 1-2 at state duals

By Ryan Sparks • February 3, 2026 1:30 am
Boys Prep Basketball Roundup: Montesano overcomes first-half deficit to beat Cedar Park Christian

Also: Raymond-South Bend closes out league schedule with loss to first-place Ilwaco

By Ryan Sparks • February 3, 2026 1:30 am
Lady Washington sailing season on hold

Repairs are ready, but funding isn’t quite there yet to finish repairs to the Lady Washington, forcing the sailing season…

By The Daily World • February 3, 2026 1:30 am
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As students in Washington return to school, they are prioritizing quality, affordable, and flexible internet service options. They need internet…

By Andy Colley • August 29, 2024 1:30 am

The Paperboys headline upcoming live music shows

From original rock and roll to tribute bands, plenty of shows are lined up in Grays Harbor

By The Daily World • February 3, 2026 1:30 am
Man dies after fight in Raymond; self-defense or manslaughter?

The details have emerged regarding a fight in Raymond that reportedly resulted in a man’s death and another to be…

By Jeff Clemens For the Observer • February 3, 2026 1:30 am






Development workshop presents vision for Rognlin’s property in McCleary

Rognlin’s, Inc., which owns 450 acres within the city limits, held a workshop on Jan. 21to discuss the vision of the property

By Andrea Watts The Daily World • February 2, 2026 1:30 am
What to do in February

From antiques and chocolate to glass floats and chainsaw carving, there are plenty of activities coming up in Grays Harbor in the month of February

By The Daily World • January 28, 2026 1:30 am


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