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It’s a Pacific Northwest kind of week: rain, ships and fog horns

Today we'll talk about (and hear) some of the most familiar things we experience here on the river: rain, ships and fog horns.

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Salmon season 2019

Mar 12, 2019

A bit about when the salmon season will open on the West Coast this year. Spoiler alert: recreation season starts on time; commercial season is delayed.

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Global wind patterns and global warming

Mar 11, 2019

How the heating of the earth in places where it used to be very cold could disrupt a system of heat distribution that has kept the earth habitable for eons.

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Interesting ships everywhere

Mar 07, 2019

A look at the day’s ship schedule of those passing Astoria, those anchored and those waiting at sea to enter the river. Interesting stories everywhere.

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Mariners stranded without pay

Mar 06, 2019

A look at a disturbing occurrence that’s not as unusual as you might think: Mariners being stranded on ships, going months without pay from their employers, thousands of miles from home.

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Coast Guard rescues – how often do they go out?

Mar 05, 2019

After the USCG rescues two vessels in distress in one weekend, we take a look at how often the Coast Guard goes out to help, nationwide. The statistics are impressive.

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What it takes to be a legal charter boat captain

Mar 04, 2019

A look at the severe penalties the USCG slaps on people who operate charter boats without the proper licensing, and what you need to be legal. Captains need what’s referred to as a “six-pack” license. And no, it has nothing to do with beer.