Automated license plate reader catches ‘elusive’ child rape suspect in Kent, WA

A multi-jurisdictional investigation into an alleged child predator network has led to the arrest of a 50-year-old Kent man, thanks in part to automated license plate reading technology.

Responders free entangled humpback whale off WA coast

A humpback whale was entangled off the coast of WA, and through a team effort, the Cascadia Research Collective saved a life.

Ocean Shores, WA beach named top spot in US for theft

This WA beach holds the highest theft-prone risk for beachgoers in the U.S., according to a recent study.

Teen fires arrows at deputies during Elma, WA standoff

Deputies in Grays Harbor County arrested a 13-year-old autistic boy who shot multiple arrows at law enforcement during a standoff Wednesday.

Aberdeen police arrest father in child death
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Aberdeen police arrested a 36-year-old father for murder and unlawful disposal of remains after discovering his 4-year-old son's body buried in his yard.

Lawmaker demands child welfare changes
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A young boy was found dead and buried in an Aberdeen backyard after being returned to his biological parents from foster care, prompting a state lawmaker to call for immediate changes to child welfare laws.

Dead gray whales plague Washington coast
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As starving gray whales continue to wash ashore dead along the Washington coast, Ocean Shores city crews are forced to use excavators to drag the massive remains above the tide line and bury them beneath the sand.

Why do WA gray whales keep stranding? 17th found dead near Grays Harbor

A 17th gray whale was discovered dead on a remote Grays Harbor island, raising the death toll and marking the first death reported in May.

2 gray whales found dead on Ocean Shores beach
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Researchers are investigating two gray whales that washed ashore in Ocean Shores. Officials say both animals were malnourished, and one showed signs of possible trauma consistent with a boat strike.

WA judge gives man longest big game sentence in decade for elk killing spree

A Grays Harbor County man has been sentenced to the longest prison sentence related to big game charges in the past decade. A judge resentenced him this week following violations to the conditions of his previous release.

DNA identifies jawbone that washed ashore on Washington coast 30 years ago

Human remains discovered decades ago along the Washington coast have been identified using advanced DNA technology, marking the second recent identification following a high-profile case out of Grays Harbor County.

Death of Tacoma woman found on Grays Harbor beach ruled a homicide
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The Grays Harbor County Coroner’s Office has confirmed that Annie Fears, a 51-year-old Tacoma woman found dead on a beach in October, was murdered. Investigators are now seeking public assistance for any information regarding the circumstances leading up to her death.

Grays Harbor County resident dies from new bird flu strain
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Health experts say the first documented human case of a new avian flu strain, reported this week in Grays Harbor County, poses little risk to the public. Officials believe the victim’s age and health conditions contributed to the infection and urge residents to avoid contact with dead birds and report any sick poultry.

WA resident dies from rare bird flu variant
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A Grays Harbor County resident died from the bird flu on Friday, after becoming the first human to be infected with the H5N5 variant.