Hampton Beach

According to the state Attorney General’s office, Tyshawn Cooper allegedly shot and injured two people early on the morning of July 5, before killing himself when confronted by police.

Sand sculptures from the Hampton Beach Sand Sculpting Classic are currently on display, and illuminated for night viewing, through June 28.

Despite high gas prices and a slump in Canadian tourism over the past year, local businesses are feeling hopeful for the summer — and are getting creative, too.

The redevelopment of the complex is now expected to begin after the 2027 summer season, according to a spokesperson for the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom.

Of scores of bills in 2026, the New Hampshire Legislature will consider a proposal to prohibit smoking in Hampton Beach State Park.

The Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom proposal calls for 99 luxury condos, a 208-room hotel, 38,500 square feet of retail and restaurant space, a 52,000-square-foot charitable gaming casino, and a music and entertainment venue with a 3,500-person capacity.

Visitors to New Hampshire's Hampton Beach can number more than 100,000 on a summer weekend day.

Hampton Beach drowning investigation: The victim has been identified as a 17-year-old boy.

Lifeguards rescued 144 people last week, and the state’s beach patrol says there has been an increase in rip currents lately. Risk is also high later this week as Hurricane Erin moves north.

Two shootings earlier this summer drew headlines about public safety at Hampton Beach. But the boardwalk remains popular, with beachgoers shrugging off any concerns.