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Students say ‘no to drugs’ for Red Ribbon Week

Photo and text by Scott D. Johnston North Beach Jr./Sr. High School…

  • Nov 13th, 2018
(Courtesy of Polson Museum) The aftermath of the May 1918 fire at the North Western Lumber Co.

Grays Harbor’s contributions to WWI to be showcased

Feature-length slide show Nov. 11, the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI

(Courtesy of Polson Museum) The aftermath of the May 1918 fire at the North Western Lumber Co.
Angelo Bruscas/North Coast News North Beach PAWS president Lorna Valdez gets some love from a furry friend at the 15th annual banquet and auction to benefit what has become the largest shelter in Grays Harbor County.

North Beach PAWS celebrates 15th banquet, auction

Thousands raised to benefit what has become the largest animal shelter of its kinds in the Harbor

Angelo Bruscas/North Coast News North Beach PAWS president Lorna Valdez gets some love from a furry friend at the 15th annual banquet and auction to benefit what has become the largest shelter in Grays Harbor County.
Angelo Bruscas/North Coast News: Ocean Shores Police Sgt. David McManus keeps watch on the stock of candy at the department’s booth at the Convention Center for the Halloween Party for Kids sponsored by the Ocean Shores Firefighters Association and Department.

Ocean Shores Halloween for kids, adults alike

Firefighters sponsor event that continues to grow each year

  • Nov 6th, 2018
Angelo Bruscas/North Coast News: Ocean Shores Police Sgt. David McManus keeps watch on the stock of candy at the department’s booth at the Convention Center for the Halloween Party for Kids sponsored by the Ocean Shores Firefighters Association and Department.

Halloween around the Shores

North Beach Jr./Sr. High School members of Teens Against Destructive Decisions (TADD)…

  • Oct 31st, 2018
Angelo Bruscas/North Coast News: Celtica Pipes Rock joined with the Whiskey Dicks on Sunday at the Ocean Shores Convention Center during the Galway Bay Celtic Music Festival.

Photo Gallery: Galway Bay Celtic Music Festival 2018

Photos by Scott D. Johnston and Angelo Bruscas for the North Coast…

  • Oct 22nd, 2018
Angelo Bruscas/North Coast News: Celtica Pipes Rock joined with the Whiskey Dicks on Sunday at the Ocean Shores Convention Center during the Galway Bay Celtic Music Festival.

Sharing North Beach history at Heritage Fair for museum project

The Museum of the North Beach hosted its fourth annual Heritage Fair…

North Coast News: Celtica Pipes Rock from Austria rocks the main stage at the Ocean Shores Convention Center during the annual Irish Music Festival hosted by Galway Bay Irish Pup in October.

Coast Calendar: 15th Celtic Music Festival rocks Ocean Shores

Popular headliners Young Dubliners, Celtica Pipes Rock return

  • Oct 17th, 2018
North Coast News: Celtica Pipes Rock from Austria rocks the main stage at the Ocean Shores Convention Center during the annual Irish Music Festival hosted by Galway Bay Irish Pup in October.
(Photo by Donna Morse) From left, Museum of the North Beach director Kelly Calhoun and president Lee Marriott pose with Rachel Wakefield and her friend Zoe Urquilla, 12, outside the museum.

Museum of the North Beach logs 50,000th visitor

On Sept. 24, Rachel Wakefield of Taholah became the 50,000th person to visit the Museum of the North Beach.

(Photo by Donna Morse) From left, Museum of the North Beach director Kelly Calhoun and president Lee Marriott pose with Rachel Wakefield and her friend Zoe Urquilla, 12, outside the museum.

Enjoy wine, cheese, chocolates with Garden by the Sea

Kids art event was a creative success for the community garden in Ocean Shores

  • Oct 10th, 2018
Chili ready to be tasted and tested in the annual competition.

Coast Calendar: Chili Cook-off, Show N; Shine, Sir Mix-A-Lot

Busy fall weekend of events on the North Beach

  • Oct 5th, 2018
Chili ready to be tasted and tested in the annual competition.
Scott D. Johnston photo: Patrick Spike address the crowd that turned out Sunday for the memorial celebration in honor of his mother Wilma Spike, most well known for founding the Ocean Shores Woof-A-Thon.

Wilma Spike clebrated for her inspiration, dedication

Ocean Shores resident most well known for founding the annual Woof-A-Thon

  • Oct 3rd, 2018
Scott D. Johnston photo: Patrick Spike address the crowd that turned out Sunday for the memorial celebration in honor of his mother Wilma Spike, most well known for founding the Ocean Shores Woof-A-Thon.

Coast Calendar: Show N’ Shine, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Heritage Fair

Events and festivals on the North Beach for fall and winter

  • Sep 26th, 2018

Coast Calendar: Whale of a Quilt show turns 25

Show n’ Shine, Seabrook Showcase, Celtic Music Festival on the horizon

  • Sep 19th, 2018

Memorial Sept. 30 for Woof-a-Thon founder Wilma Spike

Local citizen activist helped raise thousands for pet-related charities

  • Sep 19th, 2018

Beach Business: Diverse new eatery options open

Double Barrel BBQ Grub opened Sept. 1, UMI Sushi debuted Sept. 6

  • Sep 14th, 2018

International Coastal Cleanup Saturday includes several local beaches

Volunteers needed at Chance a la Mer beach approach in Ocean Shores, Seabrook, Moclips/Pacific Beach

  • Sep 12th, 2018

Elks, local VFW remember 9/11 in solemn ceremony Tuesday

Memorial Flag Garden, candle-lighting highlight event honoring victims from Washington state

  • Sep 11th, 2018
The Kelpers Parade royalty included Queen Neptune Nate Ward, making his first reign over the annual event that proceeded from Moclips to Pacific Beach on Sunday. Angelo Bruscas photo

Photo Gallery: Labor Day weekend on the North Beach

Paddle the Shores, AAOS Arts & Crafts Festival and Kelpers Festival and parade enjoy perfect weather

  • Sep 4th, 2018
The Kelpers Parade royalty included Queen Neptune Nate Ward, making his first reign over the annual event that proceeded from Moclips to Pacific Beach on Sunday. Angelo Bruscas photo
The Ocean Shores Pirates and the Black Rose at last year’s Kelpers Festival, which is Sunday starting at noon between Moclips and Pacific Beach.

Calendar: Summer ends with parades, paddles, arts & crafts

Labor Day events include Kelpers Festival, Paddle the Shores and AAOS Arts & Crafts Festival

  • Aug 30th, 2018
The Ocean Shores Pirates and the Black Rose at last year’s Kelpers Festival, which is Sunday starting at noon between Moclips and Pacific Beach.