For the week through February 8

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Pacific County. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones.

CONSTRUCTION: US 101 - Bone River Bridge Replacement (mileposts 41.70 to 45.32

For the week through Friday, March 8

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Pacific County. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones.

For the week through Friday, March 15

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Pacific County. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones.

CONSTRUCTION: US 101 - Bone River Bridge Replacement (mileposts 41.70 to 45.

For the week through Friday, March 22

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Pacific County. Motorists

For the week  through Friday, April 5

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Pacific County. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones.

For the week of Saturday, April 13-Friday, April 19

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Southwest Washington. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones.

For the week of Saturday, May 18 - Friday, May 24

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Southwest Washington. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones.

For the week of: Saturday, May 25 - Friday, June 1

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Pacific County. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones.

For the week of: Saturday, June 15 - Friday, June 21

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Pacific County. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones.

AmeriCorps Member Leanna Reuss, in coordination with the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) and the City of Long Beach, is recruiting volunteers in an ongoing effort to assist in cleaning Pacific County beaches of tsunami and other marine debris.

Peityn Sophia Rask

By ANN MERGENS

We tend to think of a harpist as a delicate 5’2” attired in flowing chiffon. At 6’2”,  Bronn Journey isn’t your typical harpist. He has been called the Victor Borge of the harp and takes a  humorous approach to an instrument most people think of as a  seriously classical one. Katherine, his lovely wife of the glorious voice, has often been compared to Sarah Brightman. Together they put on delightful performance.

The Willapa Harbor Chorale will present Broadway on the Willapa for its annual spring concert this Sunday at 7 p.m. at the historic Raymond Theatre.

The Willapa Heritage Foundation proudly announces their 18th annual art auction Saturday, February 9. The foundation sponsors this “Hearts for the Arts” auction to help support artists, art projects, scholarships, and performances in our area.

Opal's Million Dollar Duck, a production of the Willapa Players, opens at the Hannan Playhouse in Raymond this Friday at 7:30 p.m.

The Willapa Seaport Museum will host a public dedication of the FV Vansee wheelhouse tonight at 6:30. Museum Director Pete Darrah is inviting the public to bring their family and friends to come on in and see three new exhibits, take a chance to win a unique Norwegian hardanger (an intricate form of embroidery) table runner that was donated by fabric artist Virginia Wallace, and also listen to some live music.

The Grays Harbor College Riverview Education Center in Raymond will host its second annual Summer Expo on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. There will be a plant sale, food, live music, arts and crafts, demonstrations, and various informational booths.

By ANN MERGENS

Hank Cramer is known for his booming bass voice, and his powerful vibes will close out Sunday Afternoon Live’s Season Ten anniversary series at the historic Raymond Theatre on Father’s Day, June 16^th.

Get ready, get set, go — The Alley Cats are on the prowl. They’ll bring their tight harmonies and unbelievable a cappella energy to the historic Raymond Theatre this Sunday at 2 p.m.  

WEDNESDAY

Helping Harbor Helping Hands

Willapa Harbor Helping Hands is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and conducts meetings on the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. The public is welcome. Willapa Harbor Helping Hand is a local non-profit organization serving and helping support residents currently undergoing treatment for cancer. For more information, call 875-5550. The office is located in the LeMaster Building at 500 Robert Bush Dr., South Bend.

American Legion Potluck

WEDNESDAY

Yoga at DSHS

Yoga meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the DSHS building in South Bend. Two types of Yoga are offered, including Chair Yoga (9:30-10:30 a.m.), Beginner Plus (10:45 am-noon) and Restorative Yoga is offered on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. (please call). Fee by donation. For more info call Tara Jaffe (934-5630).

Harbor Happenings

WEDNESDAY

Yoga at DSHS

Yoga meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the DSHS building in South Bend. Two types of Yoga are offered, including Chair Yoga (9:30-10:30 a.m.), Beginner Plus (10:45 am-noon) and Restorative Yoga is offered on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. (please call). Fee by donation. For more info call Tara Jaffe (934-5630).

Harbor Happenings
WEDNESDAY
Yoga at DSHS
Yoga meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the DSHS building in South Bend. Two types of Yoga are offered, including Chair Yoga (9:30-10:30 a.m.), Beginner Plus (10:45 am-noon) and Restorative Yoga is offered

AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS:

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Announces $20 Million in Grants to Conserve Coastal Wetlands

$7.5 Million in Six Washington Counties

Today, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe announced $20 million in grants to 24 critical coastal wetland projects in 13 states and territories to conserve and restore coastal wetlands and their fish and wildlife habitat.  An additional $21.3 million in matching funds will be provided by partner contributions from state and local governments, private landowners and conservation groups through the 2013 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants Program. The announcement includes eight grants in six Washington counties worth more than $7.5 million.

The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) today opened rulemaking to address consumption of marijuana in liquor-licensed establishments.

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe announced $20 million in grants to 24 critical coastal wetland projects in 13 states and territories to conserve and restore coastal wetlands and their fish and wildlife habitat. An additional $21.3 million in matching funds will be provided by partner contributions from state and local governments, private landowners and conservation groups through the 2013 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants Program. The announcement includes eight grants in six Washington counties worth more than $7.5 million.

Program helps small landowners pay costs of removing salmon barriers from streams on forestland

OLYMPIA – Hundreds of private owners of forestland who want to do their part for salmon recovery may be eligible for more help than they imagined was available.

Washington’s average annual wage grew by 3.4 percent in 2012, to $51,595, surpassing $50,000 for the first time, according to the state Employment Security Department.

The Coast Guard rescued three people aboard a vessel taking on water near Grays Harbor last Tuesday (Feb. 26).

Coast Guard Sector

A Valentine's Day Miracle

All-Woman Crew

The renovations to the Old Willapa Church of 1953 are credited to an all-woman crew.

Ten Years Ago...

The South Bend City Hall saw major improvements after an earth quake in February of 2001 damaged the building severely. The damage was enough to merit a completely new establishment in late 2003.