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.

Westport Longboard Classic returns for second year
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The Westport Longboard Classic, a surfing competition that was a staple for 20 years, was revived for a second year in Grays Harbor County. More than 150 contestants from across the West Coast and Canada competed in the event, which brought together surfers of all ages.

1 dead after fire in Ocean Shores, WA

A person was found dead after a fire over the weekend in Ocean Shores.

2 fishermen hit by waves, killed in Ocean Shores, WA

Two surf fishermen were killed after being hit by breaking waves in Ocean Shores Wednesday morning.

Former Aberdeen, WA council member convicted of child rape

Former Aberdeen City Councilmember Riley Tyrel Carter, who once sported a “Make Pedophiles Afraid Again” hat, was found guilty of child rape and incest on Friday.