The Fourth of July is one of the busiest weekends of the year on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to enjoy the beaches, parades, and spectacular fireworks over the Pacific. While fireworks are a cherished … Continue reading Celebrate Safely: Know the Long Beach Peninsula Fireworks Rules Before You Light the Fuse
Every Independence Day, thousands of residents and visitors gather along the shores of the Pacific Ocean for one of Washington’s most memorable coastal celebrations—the annual Long Beach Fireworks Show. Beginning at 10:00 p.m. on July 4 at the Bolstad Beach … Continue reading Long Beach Lights Up the Pacific: A Fourth of July Tradition on Washington’s Coast
If you’re looking for one of the most memorable Fourth of July experiences on Washington’s Evergreen Coast, head to the Port of Ilwaco for the annual Feel the Thunder fireworks show. Scheduled for 10:00 p.m., the free community celebration transforms … Continue reading Feel the Thunder: Ilwaco’s Fireworks Tradition Returns to the Waterfront
What if we stopped viewing trees as obstacles to development or simply part of the landscape and instead recognized them for what they truly are—living systems that make life on Earth possible? That is exactly what one Canadian community has … Continue reading More Than Trees: Why One Canadian Town Recognized Their Right to Live
One of the most important responsibilities of any HOA board is to adopt policies that benefit the entire community, not just one group of property owners. Good policies should improve public health, protect the environment, preserve property values, and leave … Continue reading Policies Should Serve the Entire Community—Not Just One Group
Few places in Washington celebrate Independence Day quite like the Long Beach Peninsula. Every Fourth of July, families, longtime residents, and visitors gather along nearly 30 miles of Pacific coastline to celebrate America’s birthday in a tradition that has become … Continue reading Celebrating Independence on the Evergreen Coast: The Tradition of Beach Fireworks on the Long Beach Peninsula
The Long Beach Peninsula is preparing for one of its biggest Fourth of July celebrations ever, with local officials expecting as many as 70,000 visitors to arrive over the holiday weekend. Known for its miles of sandy beaches, family-friendly atmosphere, … Continue reading Long Beach Peninsula Prepares for a Spectacular Fourth of July Celebration
One of the most vital responsibilities of any HOA board is how it chooses to speak to its residents. Every email, newsletter, and official post does more than just share information—it sets the emotional tone for our entire neighborhood. While … Continue reading Leadership Begins with Respect: Why Our Community Deserves Better Communication
Now comes what some may view as a startling revelation. The chair of the Surfside Tree Committee has raised concerns that Western Gall Rust may prove catastrophic to Surfside’s shore pine population. They are now going to bring an arborist … Continue reading An Indictment of Policy: Did Surfside’s Tree Policies Help Create the Problem They Now Fear?
This year’s Surfside preservation campaign flyer once again promises to preserve Surfside’s traditional character, maintain infrastructure, enforce covenants, and protect views. If the brochure feels familiar, that’s because it has apparently achieved the status of a Hollywood sequel. One board … Continue reading One Brochure to Rule Them All
