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18+ hour, 53+ min ago (306+ words) Published 8:57 am Monday, July 27, 2026 All programs 7 p.m. at the Benson Beach Amphitheatre Marine Corps League meets Aug. 1 in Warrenton Partake in free archery lessons in Long Beach Fog Forest Hike: Saturday, Aug. 1, 11 a.m. at the Coastal Loop Trail. Join a ranger for…...
MGP maintains wide fundraising advantage over challengers
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (493+ words) Published 6:27 pm Sunday, July 26, 2026 In the final weeks leading up to next month’s top-two primary elections, the campaign for Southwest Washington’s congresswoman maintained a sizable financial edge over the field of challengers. According to quarterly filings with the Federal Election…...
Editor's Notebook: Exiles, swagmen, and the quest for common ground
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (677+ words) Published 4:46 pm Sunday, July 26, 2026 “After leaving the Rialto, I and a Swede went up the country in New South Wales… with our blankets made up in the form of what they call in Australia a ‘swag’…” A few weeks ago,…...
Coast Chronicles: In praise of community
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (234+ words) Published 5:28 pm Sunday, July 26, 2026 By Cate Gable/Observer columnist Amidst the craziness of our times, it’s so comforting to find places where one can slow down and unwind and be grateful. This past weekend was one of those times for…...
Man triggered by garage sale item allegedly attacks woman
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (582+ words) Published 6:18 pm Sunday, July 26, 2026 By Jeff Clemens/For the Observer RAYMOND — A daughter called 911 on July 18 at 11:44 a.m. after fearing for her mother’s safety. The woman told the Pacific County 911 Communications Center that her mother and a man were walking…...
South Pacific County Animal Shelter Report: Salutations from Ronald, a spry senior!
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (329+ words) Published 5:41 pm Sunday, July 26, 2026 By Miranda Mars/For the Observer There’s no age limit on who needs love—and besides, this cheery boy Ronald is only seven, he’s got plenty of years yet to show those younger pups how it’s…...
Letters to the Editor
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (576+ words) Published 5:14 pm Sunday, July 26, 2026 Plan to attend Question, Persuade and Refer workshop The Peninsula Suicide Education Alliance would like to thank the Templin Foundation and Brown Foundation for their generous funding for our nonprofit. As we move forward with education…...
Six-year street, sewer, other plans set by Long Beach
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (450+ words) Published 3:02 pm Sunday, July 26, 2026 LONG BEACH — City councilors earlier this month affirmed a list of tens of millions of dollars worth of planned or prospective infrastructure projects through the early 2030s. The Long Beach City Council at its July 16 meeting approved…...
Pacific County joblessness still above 6%
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (407+ words) Published 2:53 pm Sunday, July 26, 2026 The local unemployment rate saw some movement in the positive direction last month, according to preliminary figures released last week, but still remained north of 6% for an eighth consecutive month and was just a few tenths…...
Boat of the Month: Ilwaco-based fishing vessel Sunrise Sunrise uses cutting-edge tech
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (137+ words) Published 11:34 am Sunday, July 26, 2026 Engine: Detroit 871, 300 horsepower Cruising speed: 8 knots Chinook Observer: Can you tell me more about the boat, your crew and what you fish for? Paul Blaylock, commercial fisherman, owner of the F/V Sunrise: “We bought it…...