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Holding space for survivors of tragedy
Just a few days ago, one survivor from a lost fishing vessel was found floating alone in a liferaft off the Pacific Coast, 70 miles NW of Cape Flattery, by a Canadian fishing boat whose crew happened to see him. He’s safe now and recovering on land, but no doubt has harrowing memories of his own survival and the loss of the boat and its captain.
What’s our role as community members in a tragedy like this? Some of it may involve holding space, and holding our questions till later, as traumatized people get their bearings.
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Changes in the weather are afoot, and a look at today’s ship traffic
Oct 30, 2023A few more days of sunshine and then rain re-enters our forecast. And a look at who’s on the river today.
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Comment period ends soon for proposed Oregon ocean wind power projects
Oct 27, 2023The last day of Octoberr is Tuesday, October 31st. That’s the last day of the public comment period for proposed floating wind turbine projects off the coast of Oregon off Coos Day and near the California border.
We’ll talk more about those proposed projects.
You can submit your public comment here, before midnight EDT on October 31st (That’s 9 pm PDT): https://www.regulations.gov/document/BOEM-2023-0033-0001
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Derelict vessels on the Columbia River
Oct 25, 2023Today we have a special report on derelict vessels on the Columbia, as I talk with veteran radio journalist Tom Banse. Tom’s been researching disintegrating vessels – eyesores that can be seen along the river bank in various locales on the lower Columbia corridor.
Derelict vessels are ugly, beyond repair, and can pose environmental and navigational hazards. Tom has investigated what Oregon and Washington are doing to get them disposed of safely. We’re talking today about those ongoing efforts.
Many thanks to Tom Banse for this story.
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A closer look at pilot transits and when multiple pilots are needed on board
Oct 24, 2023Today we’ll look at instances when, instead of the usual single marine pilot on board a ship traveling on the Columbia, there may be two pilots aboard. Certain situations require it – for workplace safety and safe operation on the river.
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Winter blast set to shift our weather more toward winter
Oct 23, 2023We’ll see a bit a cooling off this week on the coast as a major arctic blast moves down from Canada. Inland it will be pretty darn wintry. On the coast, just expect nights in the 30 and low 40s.
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A listener question about ‘top heavy’ containerships
Oct 20, 2023Today we’ll take a look at center of balance, cargo, and ship design – to explain why those apparently top heavy containerships are quite seaworthy and capable, even in stormy weather.
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Why you should pay attention to the Great Shakeout near you today
Oct 19, 2023It’s easy to get jaded about disaster prep when nothing ever happens.
But today we’ll take a look at why you might want to think a little more about getting ready for an emergency, if you live in Oregon and Washington, or another state with significant earthquake risk.
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‘Force majeure’ declared for diverted containership headed for Israel
Oct 18, 2023Today a look at the effects of war on shipping, as a containership is diverted from an Israeli port. The change means the region will not receive needed goods, an example of how war effects go far beyond the battlefield and can extend to our “90 percent of everything.”
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