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McKinley Beach Will Open for Summer
After drownings, beach has been closed since 2020.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
McKinley Beach Reconstruction Project Paused
Changes to the reconstruction plan have prompted reviews by state and federal agencies, delaying the project.
Aug 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Pushing Sand at McKinley Beach
850 truckloads of sand will be hauled in for reconstruction of beach.
Jun 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
McKinley Beach Reconstruction Starts Next Week
Original water depths will be restored to beach after string of fatal drownings.
Jun 17th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
McKinley Beach Safety Project Begins Soon
County soliciting contractors for beach reconstruction.
Apr 17th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Signs McKinley Beach Funding
Project will restore beach to original swimming depths to reduce dangerous riptides.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Committee Approves McKinley Beach Restoration
$712,000 would fund effort to fix dangerous swim conditions. Beach could re-open by 2024.
Jun 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Want Action On McKinley Beach
After recent drowning, they back $500,000 plan to reconstruct beach, improve safety.
May 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Dangerous McKinley Beach Can Be Fixed
Parks committee reviews preliminary solutions, with price tag ranging from $250,000 to $4.9 million
Mar 23rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Pay Raise, Bonuses Proposed to Address Lifeguard Shortage
Starting wage would be $15 an hour. Returning guards could earn additional $900 in bonuses next year.
Jul 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Seeks Funding for South Shore Breakwater
$1.3 million needed for "immediate repair" to badly damaged breakwater.
May 28th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Parks to Study McKinley Beach Safety
After three drownings in 2020, county is looking to re-engineer the beach.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
