On Thursday, October 11 a female 17-year-old Pacific County teen was involved in a rollover accident on SR 6 just outside Menlo. The crash closed the road for around an hour while the scene was cleared and the Washington State Patrol conducted an investigation.

The South Bend Library is reeling in new hope after the Washington Department of L&I report findings were released. The library has been closed since August with very little known about the reasoning. Hitting residents even harder was the proposal from Timberland Regional Library to close several libraries to cost cut, something not working out to well.

Participating at the Washington State 4-H Fair in Puyallup is both an honor and a privilege for 4-H youth. The State Fair provides an opportunity for members to demonstrate knowledge and mastery in their specific project areas. Pacific County 4-H was well represented this year when youth who excelled with their projects at the Pacific County Fair qualified to showcase their skills alongside other 4-H members from across the state.

SOUTH BEND - South Bend crushed Chief Leschi 25-5, 25-7 and 25-13 in a Pacific League volleyball match Thursday at Koplitz Field House before a crowd of about 65.

Jessica Sanchez and Karley Reidinger spearheaded the Lady Indians on the offensive and defensive ends with vicious spikes and concrete blocks.
Sanchez, Reidinger, Hannah Jewell and Joshlynne Johnson all turned in solid streaks while serving.

South Bend, 5-3, hosted Willapa Valley last night, travels to Ilwaco Thursday and heads to North Beach Tuesday for Pacific League contests.

Contract negotiations on October 3 between the Willapa Valley School District and teachers hit a stalemate once again. As previously reported both the district and teachers went into negotiations with full knowledge of the agreements the Raymond and South Bend School Districts reached in weeks prior.

The Raymond VFW Post 968 has a brand new location at 308 Commercial Street in downtown Raymond. The new location is only a block and half away from its former spot shared in the American Legion on Duryea St.

Raymond amassed 485 yards rushing and the Seagull defense intercepted 5 passes during a 57-14 rout of rival South Bend during Seagull Homecoming Friday night. Patrick Edwards racked up 217 yards rushing on 15 carries and he tallied and 3 touchdowns, and McCartney Maden galloped for another 145 yds running the ball on just 7 totes, and he crossed the goal line 3 times (2 rushing, 1 pass receiving). Joseph Villalpando collected 3 INTs and recovered a fumble.

On Wednesday, September 26 several cities in Pacific and Grays Harbor Counties got the shock of the year when they learned that Timberland Regional Library (TRL) is looking to close libraries. Four locations are proposed for closure in Grays Harbor and one in Pacific County. The hit wouldn't have been so shocking had TRL been up front with their plans during the most recent city council meeting in South Bend.

Nearly three months after the violent home invasion that took place just outside Pe Ell on July 12 there are still few answers as to what happened or why. The Herald through investigative reporting has been able to uncover some details that add to the lingering questions but also discovered unknown bravery on that fateful night.