The days are getting longer even if it doesn’t feel like it

Jan 17, 2023

Today, in the midst of rain, rain, rain, let’s talk about what’s up above the clouds: the sun, which is making its way into our days more and more as we head toward spring, even if we don’t notice it just yet. And a bit about the moon, that other celestial body we see now and then when the clouds part.

The days are getting longer even if it doesn’t feel like it

The days are getting longer even if it doesn’t feel like it

Today, in the midst of rain, rain, rain, let’s talk about what’s up above the clouds: the sun, which is making its way into our days more and more as we head toward spring, even if we don’t notice it just yet. And a bit about the moon, that other celestial body we see now and then when the clouds part.

A look at ship names

Jan 16, 2023

With the weather calmed down enough that ships are coming and going as usual on the river, it’s a good day to look at the names of the ships on the river today and see what we can learn about them. We’ll talk a little about how some ships are named.

A look at ship names

A look at ship names

With the weather calmed down enough that ships are coming and going as usual on the river, it’s a good day to look at the names of the ships on the river today and see what we can learn about them. We’ll talk a little about how some ships are named.

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.