It didn't take long to apprehend.
In Hoquiam on Tuesday morning, an inmate being transported to a hospital escaped from the back of the ambulance on 11th Street and took off toward the bridge. The Grays Harbor Scanner reported that police caught up with the escapee and put them in custody about 9:34 a.m.
Technical Problems With AHAB Sirens
A scheduled test of Grays Harbor County’s tsunami warning sirens didn’t go as planned.
Grays Harbor County Appoints J.R. Streifel Jr. as District 3 Commissioner
The appointment was approved during the Board’s regular meeting on May 5, 2026.
Thanks For Everything Chief Strong!
After more than three decades in uniform, Hoquiam’s police chief is calling it a career.
Suspect In Custody After 2nd Run-in With Police
A pursuit in Grays Harbor ended with a suspect in custody after a second run-in with deputies yesterday.
Road Closure Coming To Hoquiam
Airport Way will shut down May 4th and 5th, followed by a closure on Paulson Road May 6th and 7th.