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.

WA resident dies from rare bird flu variant

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

AMBER Alert for 2 girls abducted in Grays Harbor County
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Washington State Patrol has put out an AMBER Alert for two girls who were reportedly abducted by their mother in Grays Harbor County on Tuesday.

Washington resident is infected with a different type of bird flu

Health officials in Washington state report a resident has contracted bird flu, marking the first U.S. human case since February.

Health officials report possible first human avian flu case in WA for 2025

A Grays Harbor County resident has a preliminary positive test for avian influenza, the first possible human case in Washington this year, officials say.

Sea lion spotted lounging on flooded roadway near Cosmopolis, WA

Police in Western Washington warned drivers about water on the road — and a sea lion some online called “unbothered" and “moisturized."

Remains found near Ocean Shores identified as Tacoma woman

Authorities have identified human remains found near Ocean Shores as those of 51-year-old Tacoma resident Annie Michelle Fears, and investigators are asking for the public’s help as the case remains under investigation.

Missing girl Oakley Carlson declared legally dead
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Five-year-old Oakley Carlson has been declared legally dead by a Pacific County judge nearly four years after she was reported missing from Grays Harbor County.