Experts say not all bats have rabies; rabid bats are commonly found in Washington.
With the recent discovery of a rabid bat in Kitsap County, The Grays Harbor County Public Health office wants to make sure you stay alert and knowledgeable now that its bat season. Experts say not all bats have rabies; rabid bats are commonly found in Washington. You cannot tell if a bat has the disease just by looking at it so should never touch a bat and teach your children the same thing.
New Welcome Sign Coming to Aberdeen This Week
The City of Aberdeen, in coordination with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), will replace the iconic “Welcome to Aberdeen” sign on the movable Wishkah River Bridge along East Wishkah Street (US 12) this week.
Pacific County Fire District 1 Safety Fair Coming To Long Beach
The free event takes place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Long Beach Fire Department.
Be Mindful Driving On The Beaches
Officials remind drivers that the beach is considered a state highway and all traffic laws apply.
Burn Restrictions Take Effect Across Grays Harbor County on June 23
Due to increasingly warm and dry weather conditions, the Grays Harbor County Fire Marshal’s Office and local fire districts have announced temporary burn restrictions that will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
More Scammers Posing As PUD
Scammers are once again targeting Grays Harbor PUD customers with fake threats of power shutoffs.