Tragedy at Falcon Cove

Jan 13, 2020

This weekend, tragedy struck a family on the Oregon coast. Two children were killed when a sneaker wave ripped them from their father’s arms. Today we talk about safety, compassion, and the immense power of the ocean.

Tragedy at Falcon Cove

Tragedy at Falcon Cove

This weekend, tragedy struck a family on the Oregon coast. Two children were killed when a sneaker wave ripped them from their father’s arms. Today we talk about safety, compassion, and the immense power of the ocean.

Danger on the coast

Jan 10, 2020

Authorities are warning coastal visitors to stay off the beach this weekend. The risk of life-threatening sneaker waves is too great. We’ll talk about the risks.

Danger on the coast

Danger on the coast

Authorities are warning coastal visitors to stay off the beach this weekend. The risk of life-threatening sneaker waves is too great. We’ll talk about the risks.

King Tides this weekend

Jan 09, 2020

Annual King Tides are happening this weekend on the Oregon and Washington coasts, which mean higher than normal tides, along with big storm waves and storm surge. It looks to be a dangerous weekend on the beach. Heed warnings and stay out of the surf!

Danger on the coast

King Tides this weekend

Annual King Tides are happening this weekend on the Oregon and Washington coasts, which mean higher than normal tides, along with big storm waves and storm surge. It looks to be a dangerous weekend on the beach. Heed warnings and stay out of the surf!

The Desdemona Sands Lighthouse

Jan 06, 2020

At the turn of the 20th century, a sturdy lighthouse stood on pilings the western edge of a huge sandbar in the Lower Columbia downriver from Astoria. The Desdemona Sands Light was first manned by a lighthouse keeper and in later years was automated. She guided ships for more than three decades before falling prey to time and better technology. Her old pilings are gone, but her memory remains.

The Desdemona Sands Lighthouse

The Desdemona Sands Lighthouse

At the turn of the 20th century, a sturdy lighthouse stood on pilings the western edge of a huge sandbar in the Lower Columbia downriver from Astoria. The Desdemona Sands Light was first manned by a lighthouse keeper and in later years was automated. She guided ships for more than three decades before falling prey to time and better technology. Her old pilings are gone, but her memory remains.

The weather, again…

Jan 03, 2020

Our Pacific Northwest winter weather continues to deliver a punch that is affecting ship traffic on the river and making things difficult for mariners, especially crabbers who have started the season, as they do every year, in the worst of our weather.

Tragedy at Falcon Cove

The weather, again…

Our Pacific Northwest winter weather continues to deliver a punch that is affecting ship traffic on the river and making things difficult for mariners, especially crabbers who have started the season, as they do every year, in the worst of our weather.

The new year brings sad maritime news

Jan 02, 2020

The new year has started with a stark reminder of how fragile life can be in our coastal environment. Today, three separate news stories of dramatic rescues during the past week, in our waters from Oregon to Alaska. Some people are missing as families grieve.

The new year brings sad maritime news

The new year brings sad maritime news

The new year has started with a stark reminder of how fragile life can be in our coastal environment. Today, three separate news stories of dramatic rescues during the past week, in our waters from Oregon to Alaska. Some people are missing as families grieve.