Go to any event in north Pacific County and look around, you will probably spot James Samplawski flying his drone taking photos of the event. Samplawski is a sole proprietor based out of South Bend. But Willapa Harbor Drone is going away and Midnight Frog Studio is taking its place.

The VFW Pacific Post 968 has been in the area for 101 years as a post, but on September 13 the members voted to Surrender the VFW's Charter

SOUTH BEND - Raymond-South Bend blasted Ilwaco 41-14 on homecoming for Seagull students at RHS Friday night. Ferrill Johnson exploded for 202 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns for the Ravens who netted 402 yards on the ground. Johnson also caught a TD pass good for 33 yards for 235 yards of total offense.

SOUTH BEND - The South Bend Police Department recently received three grants, including an awarded grant from USDA for two patrol vehicles, according to Police Chief Lucas Stigall.

MENLO - Maegan Skoubo joins the Willapa Valley School District as a middle-high school math instructor with more than two decades of teaching experience. Skoubo has returned to the area after having taught in Raymond up until a couple years ago.

Katie Carlyle and Linda Lemco are the latest additions to the Raymond Elementary School teaching staff. Carlyle is a third grade teacher, and Lemco will instruct special education for grades 7-12.

SOUTH BEND - Lifetime Pacific County resident Tim Bale has joined South Bend School district as the only new hire for the 2023-24 academic year. Bale, who said he has "lived in the Raymond area my entire life," was hired last spring for the Career & Technical Education (CTE) department. He has experience in and will instruct welding, fabrication, metal shop, and horticulture, and he will be the new welding/metals/horticulture teacher, according to South Bend Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Tienhaara.

SOUTH BEND - Fun, friends, and fine food are just some of the fixtures of the "Come and play On Labor Day" festival. The 60th rendition, "Cheers to 60 Years" opens Friday and goes through Monday in homey South Bend, "The Oyster Capital of the World."

The annual 5K Color Fun Run/Walk is this weekend on Saturday, September 2 at the Koplitz Field House at the South Bend High School. Registration and check-in starts at 7:00 a.m. and the run starts at 8:00 a.m. All abilities are welcome.

MENLO - "Let's Steer Up Some Fun!"

This year's county fair is shaping up to be one of the best in years, promising super displays from local folk, solid entertainment, a nice assortment of vendors, good food, plus the Wenatchee Youth Circus, the always favorite Cheerleading Extravaganza to mention some of the highlights.