The North Beach News

With the COVID-19 “Delta variant” spreading at alarming rates (one study showed its “viral load” is 1,000 times greater than the original COVID), more of those who were “vaccine hesitant” are deciding to get the shot. According to its website, “Sea Mar offers COVID-19 first dose vaccines either by appointment or on a walk-in (hours:Continue reading “Sea Mar/OS offering walk-in vax”

On a Facebook post, Councilwoman Susan Conniry stated, “According to the mayor, the latest two week tallies show that Ocean Shores had half of all the cases in Grays Harbor County.” Conniry also posted a graph she said Mayor Crystal Dingler emailed to council members. It shows that, of 59 new cases in the county,Continue reading “COVID and the Shores”

According to Grays Harbor County Public Health, as of Friday, July 23, since the pandemic began last February, about 275 COVID-19 cases have been reported on the North Beach. With by far the biggest population, Ocean Shores had the highest number of cases — but the 176 cases reported does not include tourists/visitors or part-timers,Continue reading “COVID cases accelerating in county, state”

The spot with arguably the best name in town, Ocean Pours Taproom, is back after a brief closure due to COVID-19. According to a post late last night, “Hey beer friends and beer fiends, Beer Manager Chris (fully vaccinated and all) tested negative for Covid 19! Our place has been fully disinfected and we willContinue reading “Ocean Pours back in action!”

Though several bars are temporarily closed due to COVID (Pirate’s Cove, Oyhut Bay, Ocean Pours Taproom), the motorcycle-themed festival is on, kicking into gear soon:

Cue Charlie Rich’s “Behind Closed Doors”: Looks like the mayor and city council will have an executive session — the public is NOT invited — Monday “To receive and evaluate complaints or charges brought against a public officer or employee.” Important note: The agenda does not include the second half of RCW 42.30.110 (1) (f):Continue reading ““… complaints or charges brought against a public officer or employee””

According to the city, the Duck Lake System herbicide treatment is scheduled to begin July 26:“Various canals and waterways within the associated canal system may be treated with aquatic herbicide(s) beginning July 26, 2021. No applications will be applied during the week-end or holiday of any given week. All canals and waterways are not targeted.Continue reading “Weeds be gone! (Well, that’s the plan…)”

Oyhut Bay Grill and Ocean Pours Taproom also temporarily closing due to the virus. According to Ocean Pours FB post, “We apologize for closing early however an employee tested positive for Covid and the remaining staff is going to be tested tomorrow morning. We hope to see you Saturday afternoon at the latest!” Meanwhile, “OyhutContinue reading “Two mores OS bars closed due to COVID-19”

Pirates Cove and the Porthole Pub, two of the most popular elbow-to-elbow drinking venues in town, suspended operations this week, but only the Cove directly due to COVID-19. The Porthole Pub, after closing for a few days due to lack of supplies and staffing shortage (“after a busy weekend”), is back open for another bigContinue reading “OS bars and COVID”

“Know Your Candidates” series, Lorraine Hardin, in the crowd for OS City Council Position 5: In my professional career, I was a Veterinary Nurse and Hospital Manager for almost 20 years. After that I was a Service Clerk in a heavy equipment dealership. I have lived in OS full-time since 2014I moved here because theContinue reading “More about… Lorraine Hardin”