Matthew Wells

Reporter at The Daily World (Aberdeen, WA)

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Community Colleges and Workforce Training in the Criminal Justice System

2 months ago | richmondfed.org | Matthew Wells

Programs within and beyond prison walls provide opportunities for a new beginning Econ Focus First/Second Quarter 2025 Darrin Casper was ready to start fresh. "I was just tired of doing the things I was doing. I needed to do something different because I kept winding up in the same place," says Casper, who was released in April 2024 after serving four and a half years in prison in North Carolina.
La Spiaggia Ristorante — an Italian restaurant gem in Ocean Shores | The Daily World

Nov 22, 2024 | thedailyworld.com | Matthew Wells

It sounds like La Spiaggia Ristorante has a fan for life in Cal O’Brien. With reviews like his, it’s clear the restaurant will add more loyal customers like him. “My wife and I agree this is the best Italian food we’ve had outside of Italy,” O’Brien said. “It’s on par with anything we ate in Venice.”O’Brien, a longtime Harborite, has been to La Spiaggia many times so far in the restaurant’s short existence. He’ll be back soon.
Casting spotlight on juvenile rehabilitation

Nov 2, 2024 | thedailyworld.com | Matthew Wells

Bobby Williams is trying to help by sharing stories about youth within the justice system who are trying to better their lives. The podcast, called “Dignity: A Podcast Docu-Series on WA Juvenile Rehabilitation,” is on all streaming platforms. It started Oct. 24 and will run once-per-week for seven episodes. This is the second season of the podcast. Williams, in partnership with Washington state’s Department of Children and Families created the podcast.
Help students get to Washington D.C. for history education

Nov 2, 2024 | thedailyworld.com | Matthew Wells

People can help students from Aberdeen, Hoquiam and Montesano get a once-in-a-lifetime school trip to Washington, D.C.Students such as Montesano’s Cadence White are eager to head to the nation’s capital in order to see many of the historical sites, including the Smithsonian Museums, Marine Corps War Memorial, the Holocaust Memorial Museum, the U.S. Capitol tour, the Washington Monument, Gettysburg National Memorial Park, and more. The trip is scheduled for July 2026.
Aberdeen Spooktacular full of fun and fellowship

Oct 28, 2024 | thedailyworld.com | Matthew Wells

Off the heels of winning a state award, Bette Worth and Bobbi McCracken were at it again with Spooktacular, a trick-or-treat event in downtown Aberdeen. Downtown Aberdeen Association hit it out of the park with Spooktacular. The duo had plenty of peers to make this happen as Rick Moyer and Amy Moyer — from Moyer Multi Media LLC. — were shooting free, professional photos for families, and Wil Russoul was doing his usual public relations gig and having a ball with everybody.
Aberdeen City Council passes first read for utility tax increase

Oct 24, 2024 | yahoo.com | Matthew Wells

Oct. 24—Given the city of Aberdeen's financial problems — it's about $3 million in debt — city staff and city councilors are trying to come up with ways to save the city money, or potentially add funding to bridge that large gap. One way is raising a cable television services and utility tax. The tax is specifically for water, stormwater and sewer. The tax would bring in an estimated $968,300 to the general fund, according to city documents.
Aberdeen official gives update on Vacant Building Program

Oct 24, 2024 | yahoo.com | Matthew Wells

Oct. 24—One of the loudest complaints from Aberdeen residents, the issue of vacant buildings in the downtown corridor, is being addressed but city officials say they need time to fully fix it. As of now, according to city statistics, there are 41 vacant buildings. And they're easy to spot. Josh Padgett, the city's building official, gave an update Wednesday night about the city's Vacant Building Program.
Aberdeen Bloom Team receives statewide award

Oct 24, 2024 | yahoo.com | Matthew Wells

Oct. 24—Bette Worth and Bobbi McCracken are well-known on the Harbor for what they do when it comes to decorating the city's sidewalks, hosting Summerfest and Winterfest, volunteering in other capacities and presenting themselves with a happy, yet hard-working disposition. On Oct. 17, they were recognized statewide for their work when they were in Walla Walla. For their constant efforts, the duo received the 2024 Excellence on Main Award, which is for organizational excellence.
Aberdeen City Council passes first read for utility tax increase

Oct 24, 2024 | thedailyworld.com | Matthew Wells

Given the city of Aberdeen’s financial problems — it’s about $3 million in debt — city staff and city councilors are trying to come up with ways to save the city money, or potentially add funding to bridge that large gap. One way is raising a cable television services and utility tax. The tax is specifically for water, stormwater and sewer. The tax would bring in an estimated $968,300 to the general fund, according to city documents.
Aberdeen official gives update on Vacant Building Program

Oct 24, 2024 | thedailyworld.com | Matthew Wells

One of the loudest complaints from Aberdeen residents, the issue of vacant buildings in the downtown corridor, is being addressed but city officials say they need time to fully fix it. As of now, according to city statistics, there are 41 vacant buildings. And they’re easy to spot. Josh Padgett, the city’s building official, gave an update Wednesday night about the city’s Vacant Building Program.