The late Crystal Dingler wasn’t just the mayor of Ocean Shores for nearly a decade, and a leader of the Friends of the Library before that. According to the city website, she was also a published poet, she earned a master’s degree in English at the University of Washington (before getting a law degree). HerContinue reading “A leader…and a poet”
Apologies, Shangri-lan!
To the gentleman who was “disturbed” by the North Beach News asking the multi-tasking new mayor if he had time for the job and wondered “why would the newspaper have to print this kind of article?”…then, when I repeated my standard line (“I’m doing it because no one else is”), he responded “maybe nobody elseContinue reading “Apologies, Shangri-lan!”
Will new mayor have time for the job?
Jon Martin is a busy man. The new Ocean Shores mayor (he was appointed by his City Council colleagues last week after the death of Crystal Dingler) is director of operations for five McDonald’s restaurants, owner of Martin Bruni Liquor and, since his July appointment, also a PUD commissioner. The North Beach News asked himContinue reading “Will new mayor have time for the job?”
Letter to the Editor (!)
Remember these? Send your LTE to tom@thenorthbeachnews.com Ocean Shores City Council, In my opinion, the permitted outside structure at the Ocean Pours Taproom is an added attraction that will enhance the visitors appreciation of Ocean Shores and contribute to the economic vitality of the City. Let it stay. Regards, Don DeHan Olympia, WA
Who wants to be on council?
After his colleagues voted Jon Martin to fill the void as mayor left by the sudden passing of Crystal Dingler, Ocean Shores City Council now must fill the vacancy Martin leaves. How to apply (via osgov.com) will be announced at the next council meeting. Martin’s term runs until 2023. Do you have what it takes?Continue reading “Who wants to be on council?”
Weather report: Which way is the wind blowing?
Asking literally…and metaphorically…
Healthcare meeting
From Susan Conniry: “Health Care in Ocean Shores? On Monday, November 22, 2021, please come to Community Voices. 10-11:30am at the Ocean Shores Lions Club. Our guests are State Representative, 24th District, Mike Chapman. Tom Jensen, CEO Harbor Regional Health and Harshiem Ross, Senior VP, Seamar Community Health Center. Our guests will share info andContinue reading “Healthcare meeting”
Report: OS Mayor Crystal Dingler has died
Ocean Shores Councilman Jon Martin posted on Facebook that the OS mayor passed away this weekend. The city has not issued any statements as of this writing.
Why it’s probably over for Conniry, Daugherty, Hayes
The three OS City Council races seemed to narrow after the second count, yet actually widened. While all three races showed a reduction in the percentage lead, the vote leads respectively enjoyed by Eric Noble, Lisa Scott and Rich Hartman widened…thus, though the county still has 2,100 votes to count (the number in OS isContinue reading “Why it’s probably over for Conniry, Daugherty, Hayes”
Corrected: Hartman lead is 177 votes
The closest race is Position 7, where Rich Hartman has a 177-vote lead *corrected over Patric Hayes; his lead shrank by just under 1% since the first ballot count. (Not 117 votes, as originally posted.)
The North Beach News 