The aerial comparison between 2018 and 2024 around Seabreeze Lake in Surfside, Washington, reveals a dramatic reduction in tree canopy, with an estimated loss approaching one-third of the original canopy coverage in some areas surrounding the lake. The results are … Continue reading Climate Threats Intensify as Tree Canopy Around Seabreeze Lake Declines
For seniors living in coastal communities, the statistical risk of being injured or killed from falls caused by potholes, uneven pavement, flooded roads, and poor walking conditions is dramatically higher than the risk of being struck by a falling tree … Continue reading Comparing Senior Injuries From Potholes Versus Being Hit by Falling Tree Branches
The severe flooding and storm damage that struck Western Washington during December 2025 provided another powerful warning about the growing climate threats facing the Pacific Northwest. Following the destructive AR4 atmospheric river and bomb cyclone events of October and November … Continue reading Climate Threats Intensify as Ocean Warming Fuels AR4 Storms Trigger Flooding in Western Washington
Music lovers on the Long Beach Peninsula have something special to look forward to as the Peninsula Blues Festival hosts a community fundraiser at the North Beach Tavern in Ocean Park, Washington. The fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday, May 24th … Continue reading Peninsula Blues Festival Fundraiser Brings Music and Community Together in Ocean Park
The Peninsula Blues Festival is bringing two days of live blues music, coastal energy, and community celebration to Ocean Park, Washington, featuring an impressive lineup of regional and nationally recognized performers. Presented by North Coast Production, the festival continues to … Continue reading Peninsula Blues Festival Returns to Ocean Park with Outstanding Lineup of Blues Talent
Few cities in the world have embraced the idea of blending nature with urban development as boldly as Singapore. Faced with limited land, dense development, rising temperatures, and climate pressures, Singapore transformed itself into what many now call a “City … Continue reading Singapore’s Visionary Approach: Building Forests Into the Skyline
Access to healthcare can be difficult for many families living in rural coastal communities, especially seniors, low-income residents, and those without reliable transportation. A new mobile healthcare initiative shared by Pacific County Public Health & Human Services aims to help … Continue reading Molina MyHealth Mobile Bringing Healthcare Closer to Pacific County Residents
What began as a fight to protect homeowners in a small coastal community in Washington State has evolved into part of a much larger national movement demanding accountability, transparency, and fairness in homeowners associations across the United States. At the … Continue reading From Surfside to a National Movement: How HRLNG and Patrick Johansen Helped Spark HOA Reform Across America
Surfside HOA and the Problem With Washington’s Weak HOA Oversight Laws Across the country, states are beginning to recognize that homeowners associations wield enormous power over residents with very little independent oversight. In Georgia, lawmakers recently passed sweeping HOA reforms … Continue reading Surfside HOA and the Problem With Washington’s Weak HOA Oversight Laws
For half a century, sailors have tested their skill, endurance, and teamwork in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic offshore sailing races. In 2026, the Pacific NW Offshore race celebrates its 50th anniversary with 50 boats preparing to make … Continue reading Pacific NW Offshore Celebrates 50 Years of Ocean Racing Adventure
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