During my 35 years at Intel, I had the privilege of running multiple million dollar major industry trade show events like the Intel Developer Forum, Oracle OpenWorld, and Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. At these venues, thousands of customers visited … Continue reading Why Listening to Surfside Members is the Foundation of Good Governance and a Constitutional Right
A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on June 8, 2026, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuations across parts of the region. The United States National Tsunami Warning Center reported that the earthquake does not … Continue reading Powerful 7.8 Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines; NO Tsunami Warning for West Coast
The Long Beach Peninsula’s dining scene continues to expand with unique culinary offerings, and few restaurants are as distinctive as Formosa Bao, a restaurant specializing in traditional Taiwanese steamed buns, potstickers, soups, and street-food favorites. Formosa Bao is located at … Continue reading Formosa Bao Brings Authentic Taiwanese Street Food to the Long Beach Peninsula
Long Beach has a family restaurant restaurant worth trying. High Tide Grille, located at 1003 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach, Washington, 360 777 3611 offers a wide-ranging menu that blends coastal seafood, classic American comfort food, hearty breakfasts, and Mexican … Continue reading High Tide Grille Brings a Big, Flavorful Menu to Long Beach
For centuries, trees have been valued for their beauty, shade, and ecological importance. Increasingly, however, scientists are finding that trees may offer something even more profound: longer, healthier lives. Over the past two decades, researchers from around the world have … Continue reading Do Trees Help People Live Longer? What the World’s Largest Studies Reveal
When discussions turn to trees, people often focus on scenery, wildlife, or property values. Yet for thousands of Pacific County residents, trees provide something far more important: improved health, greater accessibility, and a better quality of life. Nearly one-quarter (23.2%) … Continue reading Trees and Disability: Why Tree Canopy Matters in Pacific County
When an earthquake strikes along the coast, a tsunami can arrive within minutes. On places like the Long Beach Peninsula and Surfside, Washington, evacuation time can be extremely short, which is why emergency planners emphasize having a ready-to-grab evacuation backpack, … Continue reading Building a Tsunami Evacuation Backpack: Lessons from Japan’s Go-Bag Checklist
Tonight, residents of Pacific County have an opportunity to enjoy one of the most beautiful sights nature has to offer—a Blue Moon rising above the Washington coast. While the Moon will not actually appear blue, the term “Blue Moon” refers … Continue reading Viewing the Blue Moon Over Pacific County
Ocean Park and Surfside, Washington, have one of the oldest populations on the Washington coast. Community survey using Election Buddy with 82 residents responding, where data showed that the majority of respondents were above 65: More than 70% of respondents … Continue reading Seniors, Chronic Disease, Neurological Symptoms, and the Importance of Trees for health in Ocean Park and Surfside
A grassroots campaign is underway across Pacific County as supporters rally to save the Willapa Bay Heritage Farm from possible closure after the Pacific County Department of Community Development reportedly ordered the farm to stop its overnight agritourism program operated … Continue reading Save Our Farm: Community Rallies to Protect Willapa Bay Heritage Farm
