Westport Marina Awarded $6.274 Million PIDP Grant for Float 15 Replacement Project
Momentum continues as the Westport Marina secured another major federal grant with the United States Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarding the Port of Grays Harbor a $6.274 million Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grant for the replacement of Float 15, one of the Marina’s most critical commercial fishing docks. The grant will be matched by $3 million in non-federal funds. Float 15 serves many of the largest commercial fishing vessels operating out of
Remembering Dr. Juris Macs and a Lifetime of Caring for Grays Harbor
ABERDEEN, Wash. — Harbor Regional Health joins the Grays Harbor community in mourning Dr. Juris Macs, who died October 8 at age 92. A devoted physician, Dr. Macs spent 46 years caring for patients at Grays Harbor Community Hospital, now Harbor Regional Health. His service helped shape surgical care, emergency medical response and trauma care in the community he called home. A proud Latvian, Dr. Macs came to the United States with his family as a teenager. He studied biology and chemistry at the
FEMA Authorizes $34.65M BRIC Grant for Hoquiam's North Shore Levee West
HOQUIAM, Wash. - The City of Hoquiam announced today that authorization has been granted to execute a Hazard Mitigation Grant agreement with the Washington State Military Department for the North Shore Levee West. The agreement includes $34.65 million in federal funding through the FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program and $5,775,124 in State Emergency Management matching grants. The funding will help move forward the North Shore Levee West improvements, a transformational
Rogue Wrestling Attractions Announces 2027 Schedule Across Grays Harbor County
Aberdeen, WA — September 2026 — Rogue Wrestling Attractions is closing out 2026 with its 25th and 26th live events and looking ahead to its biggest year yet, with a full 10-event schedule announced for 2027 spanning four Grays Harbor County communities and four local venues. The Aberdeen-based live professional wrestling promotion will close its 2026 season with Jingle Brawl on December 19 in Aberdeen. That event follows Harbor Havoc: Feast and Fury on November 21 in Ocean Shores, bringing Rogue
Before the Next Downturn: Building Recession Resilience for Grays Harbor Businesses
Recession-proofing a small business means building resilience before economic pressure arrives — not improvising after it hits. Survival rates fell to their lowest for businesses born in 2001 and 2008, both recession years, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data — clear evidence that downturns hit hardest when businesses aren't prepared. In Grays Harbor County, where many businesses are tied to seasonal fishing cycles, coastal tourism patterns, and natural resource industries, that variability is
Staying Stable: Practical Ways Local Owners Protect Their Cash Flow
Small business owners in Greater Grays Harbor often operate with grit, optimism, and a practical sense of what it means to serve a community. But even well-run ventures face moments when cash is tight, demand shifts, or a storm disrupts operations. Building a real financial safety net is less about predicting the future and more about designing a cushion that keeps your business stable when things wobble. Learn below about: Ways to strengthen cash reserves Practical risk-management habits How to think
How Local Businesses in Greater Grays Harbor Can Boost Efficiency Without Breaking the Bank
Small Tools, Big Payoffs Local businesses across Greater Grays Harbor — from Hoquiam cafés to Montesano service shops — are finding that efficiency isn’t about buying fancy software. It’s about using the tools you already have in smarter ways. Whether you’re tracking inventory, handling invoices, or managing your team’s calendar, the right everyday tech can help you work faster, stress less, and save real money.TL;DR Simple tech — like shared spreadsheets, cloud storage, and digital forms — can make your
Starting and Growing Your Dream Business: The Key Steps and Strategies That Work
Launching a business built on your passion isn’t just about ideas — it’s about structure, clarity, and consistent execution. Whether you’re turning a hobby into a full-time venture or scaling a startup, the right foundations can turn a dream into a durable enterprise. TL;DR Success in entrepreneurship starts with clarity of purpose, structured planning, and disciplined growth execution. Focus on: Validating your idea before you invest heavily. Building strong financial and legal
How to Maximize Trade Show Impact with Digital Tools That Actually Work
Trade shows haven’t gone away — they’ve just evolved. The handshake is still powerful, but it now lives alongside QR codes, lead scoring, and AI-tailored follow-ups. For marketers juggling tight timelines, massive booths, and ever-higher expectations, digital tools can either amplify reach or quietly kill momentum. The trick isn’t to digitize for the sake of it, but to use tech where friction actually lives: before the event, at the booth, and after the lights go down. Each phase holds invisible drop-off
How SMBs Can Chart a Smarter Path to Global Expansion
When a small or mid-sized business begins considering foreign markets, the idea often feels thrilling but slightly precarious, like stepping out onto a frozen lake. The promise of new customers, bigger margins, and diversification is tempting, yet the weight of risk can paralyze even seasoned entrepreneurs. Going global is no longer reserved for conglomerates with offices in every time zone—today, it’s a reachable goal for businesses that understand where to place their bets. But scale alone doesn’t
