Jan 14, 2020
After so much sad news lately in our coastal communities, let’s hear a happier story: today’s Ship Report is about the numerous survivors of the sinking of a livestock carrier. The animals were some 180 sheep originally bound for slaughter, But the unlikely flock was rescued by an animal rights organization that will make sure they live happily ever after on a farm, instead of becoming someone’s dinner.
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Jan 14, 2020 | Ship Report Podcasts
After so much sad news lately in our coastal communities, let’s hear a happier story: today’s Ship Report is about the numerous survivors of the sinking of a livestock carrier. The animals were some 180 sheep originally bound for slaughter, But the unlikely flock was rescued by an animal rights organization that will make sure they live happily ever after on a farm, instead of becoming someone’s dinner.
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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.
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Jan 13, 2020 | Ship Report Podcasts
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.
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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.
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Jan 10, 2020 | Ship Report Podcasts
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.
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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!
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Jan 9, 2020 | Ship Report Podcasts
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!
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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.
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Jan 6, 2020 | Ship Report Podcasts
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.
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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.
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Jan 3, 2020 | Ship Report Podcasts
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.
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