So far in 2025, the city of Ocean Shores isn’t trying to fool Mother Nature, but rather keep her at bay. Almost a year ago to the week, the city’s berm along the southern shoreline was mired ...

When construction is complete, the berm will be able to contain up to 3 feet of sea level rise. The berm will be 2 to 4 feet higher than the path around the lake.

Chaska Communications Manager Kevin Wright said the decision was made Monday as the river levels continued to rise reaching the top of the berm. The berm was built around the park in 2015 to ...