The Pacific County Fair has chosen Chloe Konigsberger from the Willapa Valley School District to be the inaugural Fair Ambassador. This will be the first time in over 100 years that the fair will not have a king and queen. Residents throughout the county have had a mixed reaction after hearing the news.

SOUTH BEND - There are more significant changes at South Bend School District than some chameleons offering colors in terms of teachers and athletic coming and going, curriculum revamps, building renovations, and yes, even a new track surface for the 2019-20 school year. South Bend Superintendent Dr. Jon Tienhaara caught the Herald up to speed and many of the transformations.

For starters, the athletic department will feature major changes. Tom Sanchez, Steve Lazelle, Gary Wilson, Manuel Rangel and Jim Bleecker are retiring.
Sanchez served as athletic director for several years and also was the head coach of the football team before retiring two years ago, and he also was an assistant coach on the girls' basketball team. Sanchez, who coached the Indians to the Class 2B State Football title in 2010, will stay on in his teaching position.

A brief Pacific County Board of Commissioners meeting was held on Tuesday, June 11, at the commissioner's meeting room in South Bend.

Aside from approving a couple of resignations and subsequent appointments within the county, the first commissioner meeting of June was uneventful.

Memorial Day Ceremony at the Menlo Cementary Fern Hill on Monday. "The sacrifices of many are often forgotten by the privileges of freedom. The mere privileges we indulge upon that came at the cost of blood, sweat, tears, and life itself. Men and women have died for our country so that we may live a life of freedom, a life earned for us, not given. It is our duty to honor them for their selfless sacrifice and it is also our duty to make sure their sacrifices are never forgotten." ~ by Jeff Clemens

Washington State 19th District Representative Jim Walsh (R) gave a media tour on Tuesday, May 14 to news outlets within his district. During the tour, he answered various questions including the tight race he faced with challenger Erin Frasier and what he accomplished at the capital during the recent session. He also spoke about challenges facing Pacific County and how he is working to help improve the economy.

The Raymond Weyerhauser Mill sustained a fire in a chip bin on Tuesday, May 21 at approximately 6:23 a.m. The Raymond Fire Department along with Pacific County Fire District 3 responded to the scene with fire engines and tenders to battle the fire. An outside agency was also requested to assist with the fire.

The 2018 salmon fishery in Pacific County was marred with closures and uncertainty caused by reduced chinook salmon returns.

Deer have ever so often presented a serious risk to motorist along most of western Washington roadways. Almost daily a deer is struck and results in serious vehicle damage. Just a few months ago a driver along SR 6 was involved in a non-injury accident after crashing by trying to avoid a deer outside Lebam.

Teacher Appreciation Day this year was held on May 7 along with the entire week of May 6-10 being dedicated to honor teachers across the country. Each year teachers take to their work in September sculpting the minds of children for 9 long months before stepping away in June to recoup from all their hard work over the past school year.