Life

Gordy and the sloth — a story for the ages: Giant fossil named for Ilwaco grad who found it

SEATTLE — Gordon “Gordy” Simmons has achieved an honor few can match. The Skamokawa resident has had a…

Entertainment

Lyle Lovett performing Feb. 23 in Astoria

ASTORIA — Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Group will perform at the Liberty Theater on Feb. 23, 2025…

Entertainment

Let’er buck: Rodeo rears up in Long Beach

LONG BEACH — Nolan Smith bounced up from the canvas with a broad smile. Moments earlier, Smith, 13,…

Outdoors

Elks offering fishing trip for dozen veterans

The Long Beach Elks Lodge is offering a fishing trip for 12 veterans. The trip will be financed…

Outdoors

Make reservations now for Long Island tour

LONG ISLAND — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge are…

Entertainment

Kathleen and Colin, mother-son duo, bring Celtic music to Sunday Vespers

OYSTERVILLE — Celtic harper Kathleen Staub and her mandolin-playing son Colin are familiar participants at Oysterville’s traditional Summer…

Life

Community Events

‘Little Women: A Little Musical’ continues FORT COLUMBIA — “Little Women: A Little Musical” by Jay Richards, directed…

History

‘Soldiers of the surf’: Honoring early lifesavers

Maritime commerce has been a pillar of the U.S. economy since its founding years. As commerce expanded and…

Life

Sister power! And Dad is their coach — Peninsula family invests energy in wrestling

Frank Womack’s passion is obvious. “By far my favorite time of the year is wrestling season!” The coach…

History

Saints or Sinners? Characters of Pacific County: John Morehead’s local legacy lives on

John Morehead 1859-1938 John Alvin Morehead was a man of many interests and accomplishments. He left a legacy…

Marketplace