🌱 Why Damon Point is still off-limits despite the barriers disappearing
Ocean Shores, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Ocean Shores! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Damon Point is still off-limits despite the barriers disappearing
- Which shows are coming to the Ocean Shores Lions Club in May?
- Why are more gray whales washing up near Ocean Shores this spring?
Also on today's calendar: 7th Annual Ocean Shores Plant Sale and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy with a few showers, with a high of 57 and low of 48 degrees.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 58, low: 45.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Damon Point remains closed (thedailyworld.com) — Damon Point in Ocean Shores is still closed to public access, despite the city removing concrete barriers at the former entrance, and officials warn that trying to reach it could be life-threatening. City leaders describe how shifting sands, dangerous currents, and a new cobble berm are reshaping the area, while new signage and a federally funded berm-strengthening project aim to protect nearby homes and infrastructure. 
• From the Wings: Montesano Drama Club presents a murder mystery dinner, Driftwood Players exceed fundraising goal (thedailyworld.com) — Local theater fans can catch multiple May productions across Grays Harbor, including Stage West Community Theatre’s comedy “Harvey” at the Ocean Shores Lions Club on Ocean Shores Blvd. The roundup also highlights Montesano Drama Club’s upcoming “Anastasia,” Driftwood Players’ “Matilda,” and other regional shows, with dates, times, and venues so you can plan a short drive for live performances.
• Adult male whale found malnourished; Washington's whale deaths this year reach 12 (nbc16.com) — A dead adult male gray whale recently washed ashore near Ocean Shores, adding to a troubling rise in whale deaths along Washington’s coast this year. Researchers say the malnourished animal is one of 12 whale mortalities recorded statewide so far, with similar strandings also reported in Oregon.
📸 Around Ocean Shores
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★ Featured events ★
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Shaun Beebe at Oyhut Bay Grill
Oyhut Bay Grill, 404 Salmonberry Ln SW, Ocean Shores
6:00 pm
Saturday April 25
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Other local events
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HS Girls Fastpitch @ Forks
Forks HS
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HS Girls Fastpitch @ Pe Ell/Willapa Valley
Pe Ell/Willapa Valley
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Move In-West Region EMS
Ocean Shores Convention Center , 120 W Chance a La Mer NW , Ocean Shores
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HS Boys Baseball @ Lake Quinault
Lake Quinault HS
4:00 pm -
UFO/Paranormal Summit 2026 — Ocean Shores
78 WA-115 , Ocean Shores
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Moms & Paws: A Mother's Day Market
Oyhut Bay Seaside Resort , 300 Lodge Ave SW , Ocean Shores
9:00 am -
7th Annual Ocean Shores Plant Sale
121 E Chance a La Mer NE , Ocean Shores
9:00 am -
Ocean Shores Kite Invasion
BayVue Hotel, Resort & Suites , 685 Ocean Shores Blvd NW , Ocean Shores
10:00 am
Thursday April 23
Tuesday April 28
Thursday April 30
Friday May 1
Saturday May 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Set up-Creative Memories Scrapbooking
Ocean Shores Convention Center , 120 W Chance a La Mer NW , Ocean Shores
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HS Girls Fastpitch @ Forks
Forks HS
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Nauti Rope Basket
Saltwater Saloon , 2858 S Forrest St , Westport
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Nauti Rope Grocery Getter Basket
Saltwater Saloon , 2858 S Forrest St , Westport
4:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Tuesday April 28
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🗞 Nearby News
Hoquiam
- Montesano sweeps doubleheader with Hoquiam (thedailyworld.com)
- Hoquiam K-6 project gains momentum (thedailyworld.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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