Tragic death highlights the risks inherent in being a marine pilot

Jan 13, 2023

A tragic death in the UK this week, as a marine pilot dies in the course of doing his work. We’ll talk about what pilots do right here on the Columbia, and why their work is dangerous.

Tragic death highlights the risks inherent in being a marine pilot

Tragic death highlights the risks inherent in being a marine pilot

A tragic death in the UK this week, as a marine pilot dies in the course of doing his work. We’ll talk about what pilots do right here on the Columbia, and why their work is dangerous.

The high price of not looking out the window

Jan 12, 2023

Today a story about a disastrous collision between two vessels, caused by one vessel’s failure to notice another – one that was right in front of them.

The high price of not looking out the window

The high price of not looking out the window

Today a story about a disastrous collision between two vessels, caused by one vessel’s failure to notice another – one that was right in front of them.

How ships pass safely in a narrow channel, and the Texas Chicken

Jan 11, 2023

Today we’ll talk about an everyday thing that happens on the Columbia River, that actually takes a lot of skill and experience to pull off safely: two ships meeting and passing one another. And an unlikely but very successful ship maneuver called the Texas Chicken that’s been known to terrify ship captains who’ve never experienced it before.

How ships pass safely in a narrow channel, and the Texas Chicken

How ships pass safely in a narrow channel, and the Texas Chicken

Today we’ll talk about an everyday thing that happens on the Columbia River, that actually takes a lot of skill and experience to pull off safely: two ships meeting and passing one another. And an unlikely but very successful ship maneuver called the Texas Chicken that’s been known to terrify ship captains who’ve never experienced it before.

Big storm projected to form this week way offshore in the Pacific

Jan 10, 2023

Weather forecasters are watching weather condition on the high seas offshore of the Pacific Northwest, for a huge storm with big seas and hurricane force winds, Lucky for us on land here in Oregon and Washington, it won’t hit us directly. But it’s a reminder of the power of nature and the luck of the draw – we’re ;ucky this time that it isn’t headed our way.

Big storm projected to form this week way offshore in the Pacific

Big storm projected to form this week way offshore in the Pacific

Weather forecasters are watching weather condition on the high seas offshore of the Pacific Northwest, for a huge storm with big seas and hurricane force winds, Lucky for us on land here in Oregon and Washington, it won’t hit us directly. But it’s a reminder of the power of nature and the luck of the draw – we’re ;ucky this time that it isn’t headed our way.

Wind – how much is too much?

Jan 09, 2023

In the midst of yet more windy winter weather, we take a look at how wind affects pedestrians and vehicles during a storm. Turns out it does’nt take all that much wind to make things dangerous for people on foot or driving.

Wind – how much is too much?

Wind – how much is too much?

In the midst of yet more windy winter weather, we take a look at how wind affects pedestrians and vehicles during a storm. Turns out it does’nt take all that much wind to make things dangerous for people on foot or driving.

Still more weather coming in, get those candles, oil lamps and firewood ready

Jan 06, 2023

One weather system after another is marching through our area. More winter on the coast…

Still more weather coming in, get those candles, oil lamps and firewood ready

Still more weather coming in, get those candles, oil lamps and firewood ready

One weather system after another is marching through our area. More winter on the coast…