Indonesian Tsunami

Oct 04, 2018

A disaster in Indonesia, where a tsunami has lessons for us here in the Pacific Northwest.

Indonesian Tsunami

A disaster in Indonesia, where a tsunami has lessons for us here in the Pacific Northwest.

The Dredge Stuyvesant

Oct 03, 2018

A look at one of the unnoticed and unsung heroes on the river: the dredge ship Stuyvesant, one of several similar vessels that perform vital maintenance dredging on the Columbia.

The Dredge Stuyvesant

A look at one of the unnoticed and unsung heroes on the river: the dredge ship Stuyvesant, one of several similar vessels that perform vital maintenance dredging on the Columbia.

Ships & Cargo

Oct 02, 2018

A look at the types of ships on the Columbia, and the cargoes they carry.

Ships & Cargo

A look at the types of ships on the Columbia, and the cargoes they carry.

Why are the days getting shorter so quickly? 10/1/18

Tomorrow will be more than 3 minutes shorter than today. While we know that the days are getting shorter, they seem to be accelerating now. Are we imagining things, or are the days getting shorter faster?

Why are the days getting shorter so quickly? 10/1/18

Tomorrow will be more than 3 minutes shorter than today. While we know that the days are getting shorter, they seem to be accelerating now. Are we imagining things, or are the days getting shorter faster?

Ship Report Minute: What’s a Small Craft Advisory

Sep 26, 2018

As the weather worsens in our corner of the world each fall, we hear the term “Small Craft Advisory” bandied about quite a bit in marine forecasts. It”s name is somewhat intuitive – small boats should beware. But what does it really mean?

Ship Report Minute: What’s a Small Craft Advisory

As the weather worsens in our corner of the world each fall, we hear the term “Small Craft Advisory” bandied about quite a bit in marine forecasts. It”s name is somewhat intuitive – small boats should beware. But what does it really mean?

Nautical Charts vs Google Maps

Sep 25, 2018

Most everyone these days uses Google Maps to get around. Ships use a similar system that also relies on GPS. But it requires a little more finesse to get around on the water, where roads aren’t marked, and underwater dangers lurk for the unprepared.

Nautical Charts vs Google Maps

Most everyone these days uses Google Maps to get around. Ships use a similar system that also relies on GPS. But it requires a little more finesse to get around on the water, where roads aren’t marked, and underwater dangers lurk for the unprepared.