Author: Matt Winters | Chinook Observer

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Coast Chronicles: Timberland Library, Ocean Park Branch ‘Refresh’

What the heck is a “refresh”? Last week in the community room of our beloved Timberland Library in ... Read more

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Dispatch Reports: July 13-19

Long Beach Police Department July 13 — The unisex bathroom has a dead battery on the door lock, ... Read more

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Long Beach Police Blotter: July 14-20

July 14 — Caller reported that his dogs were growling at something that sounded like it was under ... Read more

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Jail Bookings

SOUTH BEND — The following individuals were booked into Pacific County Jail for the charges listed: Brown, Maryann ... Read more

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WSDOT issues highway-work advisories

Expect delays on SR 103 in Pacific County, July 28-31 and Aug. 4-7 PACIFIC – Travelers in both ... Read more

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Obituary: Don Sheldon

Donald Richard Sheldon (Don) left this world in the early afternoon on Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was ... Read more

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Mathis ends bid for Ilwaco mayor; endorses Hillard

ILWACO — Local businessman Michael Mathis announced last week that he was suspending his campaign for mayor, although ... Read more

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2025 Sandsations: Team Mai Tai ‘Pinball Wizard’ wins top prize

LONG BEACH — It starts with simple ingredients — just sand and water — but once mixed with ... Read more

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Incumbent, challenger vying for Ilwaco mayor post: Candidates separated by multi-generational gap

ILWACO — What was once a field of four candidates has now been whittled down to just two, ... Read more

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County sued over lawyer’s alleged ‘vile’ outbursts

Two county employees who say they have been hurt by Pacific County Prosecutor Michael Rothman’s “severe, vile and ... Read more

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