š± Planning your trip to Ocean Shoresā Sand and Sawdust Festival yet?
Ocean Shores, Washington Patch AM: a 5 min readHello Ocean Shores! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Planning your trip to Ocean Shoresā Sand and Sawdust Festival yet?
- How new ocean salmon quotas affect WestportāOcean Shores anglers June 20
- Grays Harbor communities remember longtime public servant Clifton D. Todd
Also on today's calendar: Shaun Beebe at Oyhut Bay Grill.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 54.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 11 Washington Summer Festivals Locals Look Forward To Every Year (everafterinthewoods.com) ā Ocean Shores will buzz June 26ā28 as the Sand and Sawdust Festival takes over the beach and Convention Center with sand sculptures, chainsaw carving, and local vendors. Itās one of 11 Washington summer festivals featured, but stands out as a roadātripāworthy coastal celebration right in our backyard, perfect to pair with a beach walk and smallātown exploring. 
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ā¢ Ocean salmon fishing at Ilwaco, Westport-Ocean Shores, La Push, and Neah Bay (Marine Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4) opens June 20 (wa.gov) ā Ocean Shores anglers will see Washingtonās coastal salmon season open June 20, with WestportāOcean Shores included in Marine Area 2 and local boat basins governed by new 2026ā27 rules. The state has slightly higher Chinook and coho quotas, and WDFW is rolling out optional electronic catch record cards alongside updated sport-fishing regulations. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Clifton D. Todd (thedailyworld.com) ā Ocean Shores residents are reminded of Clifton D. Todd, a longtime Grays Harbor law enforcement leader and community volunteer who served on the Ocean Shores Park Board and Civil Service Commission. The 100āyearāold Navy veteran is remembered for decades of public service, a long marriage to his wife Helen, and a large, closeāknit family. Ā Ā Ā
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Ocean Shores Elks Flag Day Parade ā Ocean Shores ā
Ocean Shores Convention Center, 120 W Chance a La Mer NW, Ocean Shores
11:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Shaun Beebe at Oyhut Bay Grill ā
Oyhut Bay Grill, 404 Salmonberry Ln SW, Ocean Shores
6:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Seabrook's Pacific Landing Grand Opening & GGHI Ribbon Cuttings
Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Seabrook, Washington
5:00 pm -
Montesano Movies in the Park
Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Fleet Park, Montesano WA
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Summerween 2026 & 2026 Summer Boutiques at the Beach Market
Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Ocean Shores Convention Center 120 W Chance a la Mer -
American 250 Celebration - FREE General Museum Admission in Grays Harbor
Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Participating museums include: Unplugged at The Music Project Aberdeen International Mermaid Museum Aberdeen Chehalis Valley Historical Museum Montesano Coastal Interpretive Center Ocean Shores Lake Quinault Museum Quinault McCleary Museum and Event -
Wine Down Wednesday
Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Oyhut Bay Grill: 404 Salmonberry Ln SW, Ocean Shores WA 98569 Corks & Taps: 130 Oyhut Bay Blvd SW, #101, Ocean Shores, WA 98569 -
GHC Steel Drums ā Spring Performance
Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. 1620 Edward P. Smith Dr. Aberdeen, WA 98520
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GHC Jazz Choir & Jazz Band ā Spring Performance
Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. 1620 Edward P. Smith Dr. Aberdeen, WA 98520
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ghOST - Grays Harbor Open Studios Tour
Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Grays Harbor, Washington
11:00 am -
Ultimate Father's Day Seabrook Weekend
Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Crescent Park in Seabrook, Washington
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NBC Volleyball Camp at Aberdeen High School
Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Aberdeen High School 410 N G St.
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
Saturday June 20
Monday June 22
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- Thousands of Washington residents open their hearts and homes to children and youth in foster care.
Get to know why one Kitsap County family chose to foster. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/XIC-eTVlPxk?si=0FGL5rByu847dkbZ Learn more: https:/ā¦ (Nextdoor ) - Commissioner and crew were honored to be invited and inspired to have attended Lummi Nationās inaugural ribbon cutting that launched a first-in-the-nation brand new 16-bed Secure Withdrawal Management and Stabilization (SWMS) Center.
We know that the road to recovery is often a long one but with cutting-edge community centers such as the Lummi Nationās, you donāt have to do itā¦ (Nextdoor )
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- Lewis and Clark Bridge reopens in both directions after wreck (tri-cityherald.com)
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- America's 250th anniversary events kicks off this weekend with Ocean Shores Elks Annual Flag Day Parade (thedailyworld.com)
- Decision on dam, levees postponed until further notice (thenewstribune.com)
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- Taco Tuesday trail: The best Latino restaurants across Grays Harbor (thedailyworld.com)
- Jacob Bevins arraigned in Grays Harbor Superior Court, pleads ānot guilty' in death of son (thedailyworld.com)
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