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🌱 Shooting threat reported in Long Beach McDonald’s parking lot

Long Beach, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Long Beach! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Shooting threat reported in Long Beach McDonald’s parking lot
  • Moving truck linked to two collisions at Long Beach hotel

Also on today's calendar: Sip & Stroll Art Exhibition Continues.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Windy; a little morning rain, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 64, low: 53.
  • Friday: Cooler with rain, with a high of 58 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pacific County Sheriff's Office and Long Beach Police Department dispatch log: Nov. 1-7, 2026 (chinookobserver.com) — A caller reported being threatened with a shooting in Long Beach’s McDonald’s parking lot Nov. 5 while a child was inside the vehicle. The caller did not believe the person had a firearm, according to the dispatch log, which does not describe an arrest or resolution.
   

• Long Beach and Ilwaco police reports: Nov. 2-8 (chinookobserver.com) — A Penske moving truck reportedly damaged the entrance overhang and a parked pickup at Long Beach’s Best Western, then struck a stop sign the next morning. Police said surveillance cameras captured both incidents, and the driver told an officer he was unaware of the sign damage.
   

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Ok Long Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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