🌱 Why Ocean Shores was just crowned the Northwest’s Best Beach
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Ocean Shores was just crowned the Northwest’s Best Beach
Also on today's calendar: Aberdeen: AI for Nonprofits: Do More With Less.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mainly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 60, low: 53.
- Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 58 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ocean Shores Wins Best Beach - 2026's BNWE (king5.com) — Ocean Shores has just been voted Best Beach in KING 5’s Best Northwest Escapes poll, highlighting the town’s drivable shoreline, family‑friendly bike rentals, horseback rides, and kite‑flying scene. Locals can also look ahead to the free Grays Harbor Festival of Colors kite festival June 5–7 and another strong razor‑clamming season right on their home beach. 
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- The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Now Hiring: Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Ocean Shores. Apply here.
- Ascend Staffing posted a job opening for Procesador de Mariscos (Seafood Processor) - Turno de D a in Westport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ocean Shores here.
🗞 Nearby News
Westport
- Westport gets birdseye view of tsunami tower plans (thedailyworld.com)
- Port of Grays Harbor sets dates for popular public tour program (thedailyworld.com)
Hoquiam
- Hoquiam's Burtenshaw repeats as state champion (thedailyworld.com)
- 12 Towns In Washington That Are Quiet, Affordable, And Easy To Love (everafterinthewoods.com)
Aberdeen
- Aberdeen launches mass notification system (thedailyworld.com)
- History98520 offers summer walking tours in Aberdeen (thedailyworld.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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