The Daily World

06/06/2026

Anywhere Library will be joining Hoquiam School District's Summer Lunch Program for another year of summer fun!

Come see us at the following locations for Summer Library Program sign-ups and a fun activity to enjoy onsite, plus free meals for kids (up to 18) thanks to Hoquiam School District!

- Lincoln Elementary on Wednesday 6/24, 7/22, and 8/19 from 11:45 am to 12:30 pm
- Central Playpark on Thursday 6/25, 7/23, and 8/20 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
- Emerson Elementary on Friday 6/26, 7/24, and 8/21 from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm

06/05/2026

Movin’ shell: Willapa Bay oystermen shuffle beds ahead of summer

WILLAPA BAY — The work never ends for oystermen, instead it ebbs and flows like the Willapa Bay tide.

06/05/2026

Aberdeen’s 2026 Library in the Parks starts June 16

The Library in the Parks program celebrates 16 years serving the community at the city parks of Aberdeen.

06/05/2026

More gray whales found dead along the coast

According to Cascadia Research, 26 whales have died along the Washington coast already this year, with many of them landing on the shores of Grays Harbor County.

06/05/2026

News Briefs

Pacific Landing grand opening in Seabrook

06/05/2026

North Beach Hyaks band dominates competition

North Beach High School students traveled 1,243 miles for “a trip filled with learning, teamwork, performance, and unforgettable memories” to the Silverwood Band Competition, which is part of the Music in the Parks festival held near Silverwood Theme Park in Athol, Idaho.

06/05/2026

Rep. Randall presses Forest Chief on wildfire preparedness

On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Emily Randall (D-6th District) pressed U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz on the Trump Administration’s decision to close 57 out of 77 U.S. Forest Service research labs, including two in Washington state, ahead of the 2026 wildfire season.

06/05/2026

UPDATED: APD arrests Jacob Bevins in connection with death of 4-year-old son Aiden - Coroner’s preliminary findings reveal multiple fractures and burn marks

Early Thursday morning at around 6:55 a.m., 36-year-old Jacob Bevins of Aberdeen was arrested in connection with the death of his 4-year-old son, Aiden Scott Bevins.

06/05/2026

Montesano sweeps top all-league awards

Crites, Timmons named co-MVPs; Hendrickson, Grubb share Pitcher of Year honors

06/04/2026

In case you missed it: One Book, One Coast Author Talk with George Takei now available on YouTube.

View the recording of George Takei's author talk about They Called Us Enemy for One Book, One Coast, available now through June 23!…