Sandsations 2025: A Spectacular Celebration of Sand, Art, and Family Fun with tips and tricks on how to build your masterpiece

LONG BEACH, WA — Get ready to dig into the fun as Sandsations 2025 returns to the Long Beach Peninsula from July 16th to 20th, bringing with it towering sand sculptures, lively entertainment, and interactive experiences for all ages. Hosted … Continue reading Sandsations 2025: A Spectacular Celebration of Sand, Art, and Family Fun with tips and tricks on how to build your masterpiece

Triskele the Three-Legged Deer and Candace Carteen: Beacons of Courage in Surfside, WA

Triskele, the now-legendary three-legged deer of Surfside, Washington, has once again been seen gracefully navigating the coastal landscape. Injured long ago while jumping a fence with a parent, Triskele lost a leg but adapted to life in the wild. With … Continue reading Triskele the Three-Legged Deer and Candace Carteen: Beacons of Courage in Surfside, WA

Celebrate Safely This Fourth of July in Long Beach, WA: Firework and Ocean Safety for All

The Fourth of July brings a festive spirit to Long Beach, Washington, with beach bonfires, family barbecues, and fireworks lighting up the night sky. But as excitement builds, so does the need for caution—both on the sand and in the … Continue reading Celebrate Safely This Fourth of July in Long Beach, WA: Firework and Ocean Safety for All

ALL HANDS ON DECK FOR THE COMMUNITY BEACH CLEANUP!# Community Cleanup – July 5th (This Means YOU!)

Every year, the morning after the 4th of July reveals a harsh truth—our beaches, once pristine and breathtaking, are left buried under a mountain of fireworks debris, bottles, wrappers, and plastic waste. What begins as celebration ends as a crisis … Continue reading ALL HANDS ON DECK FOR THE COMMUNITY BEACH CLEANUP!# Community Cleanup – July 5th (This Means YOU!)

Surfside Preservation’s ‘Vote No’ Sign Says It All — Planted Beside the Only Candidate Who Stands for Something

A sign was posted next to the only independent candidate running against the Surfside presentation group of candidates. A sign beside Steve said, “Vote NO Steve Wallace”. I assume it’s not to vote for or against Steve, but urging him … Continue reading Surfside Preservation’s ‘Vote No’ Sign Says It All — Planted Beside the Only Candidate Who Stands for Something

Tsunami Towers for Schools: Japan’s Investment in Student Safety

After the devastating 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami that killed over 15,000 people, Japan invested heavily in tsunami shelters—especially to protect children. Thousands of schools were rebuilt or retrofitted with vertical evacuation towers, and floating shelters were deployed in tsunami-prone … Continue reading Tsunami Towers for Schools: Japan’s Investment in Student Safety