New iPhone touts ability to send emergency signals by cell phone

Sep 09, 2022

The newest incarnation of the iPhone comes out next month, and Apple is touting a new features: the ability to send SOS calls via satellite even in remote areas. We’ll talk about what this could mean for boaters in trouble on the water.

New iPhone touts ability to send emergency signals by cell phone

New iPhone touts ability to send emergency signals by cell phone

The newest incarnation of the iPhone comes out next month, and Apple is touting a new features: the ability to send SOS calls via satellite even in remote areas. We’ll talk about what this could mean for boaters in trouble on the water.

New wave energy device could make this evolving tech viable

Sep 08, 2022

Today we’ll talk about the evolving field of wave energy – using waves in the ocean to generate electricity. A company in Cypress says they have developed a new device that’s cheap to make and can compete with fossil fuels. We’ll take a look.

New wave energy device could make this evolving tech viable

New wave energy device could make this evolving tech viable

Today we’ll talk about the evolving field of wave energy – using waves in the ocean to generate electricity. A company in Cypress says they have developed a new device that’s cheap to make and can compete with fossil fuels. We’ll take a look.

Who’s on the river today?

Sep 07, 2022

We have a solid ship schedule today, and a typical mix of the usual types of vessels we see on the Columbia. What does that mean? We’ll talk about the most common types of ships on the river, what’s on them, and what their cargoes say about the world economy in some cases.

Who’s on the river today?

Who’s on the river today?

We have a solid ship schedule today, and a typical mix of the usual types of vessels we see on the Columbia. What does that mean? We’ll talk about the most common types of ships on the river, what’s on them, and what their cargoes say about the world economy in some cases.

In Memoriam: Remembering the incomparable Terry Wilson

Sep 06, 2022

Today we’ll break format on the Ship Report to honor a maritime friend and one of community radio’s greats: KMUN Radio Engineer Terry Wilson, who passed away this summer.

With many years at sea under his belt, Terry was a frequent guest on the Ship Report during the show’s early years, and a radio expert who used his knowledge to keep KMUN (the station that has aired the Ship Report for almost 20 years) alive and well for many years. He was an an unforgettable presence at the station, and we honor him today for all he gave to us.

In Memoriam: Remembering the incomparable Terry Wilson

In Memoriam: Remembering the incomparable Terry Wilson

Today we’ll break format on the Ship Report to honor a maritime friend and one of community radio’s greats: KMUN Radio Engineer Terry Wilson, who passed away this summer.

With many years at sea under his belt, Terry was a frequent guest on the Ship Report during the show’s early years, and a radio expert who used his knowledge to keep KMUN (the station that has aired the Ship Report for almost 20 years) alive and well for many years. He was an an unforgettable presence at the station, and we honor him today for all he gave to us.

Update on proposed Clatskanie renewable diesel plant

Sep 02, 2022

I’ve been offering updates on the proposed renewable diesel project that would be at the industrial park at Port Westward in Clatskanie. It’s a process, with many permits and legal challenges in the works. Here’s the latest update.

For great coverage on this project, if you’d like to know more, see the Longview Daily News at tdn.com.

Update on proposed Clatskanie renewable diesel plant

I’ve been offering updates on the proposed renewable diesel project that would be at the industrial park at Port Westward in Clatskanie. It’s a process, with many permits and legal challenges in the works. Here’s the latest update.

For great coverage on this project, if you’d like to know more, see the Longview Daily News at tdn.com.

Meteorological fall starts today

Sep 01, 2022

I know some of you are clinging to summer with all your might, but the truth is that fall is here, in the air, in the feel of things and also, on the weather calendar. September 1st is the start of what weather folks call meterological fall. We’ll talk about how it differs from the other fall that starts in mid-September.

New iPhone touts ability to send emergency signals by cell phone

Meteorological fall starts today

I know some of you are clinging to summer with all your might, but the truth is that fall is here, in the air, in the feel of things and also, on the weather calendar. September 1st is the start of what weather folks call meterological fall. We’ll talk about how it differs from the other fall that starts in mid-September.