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While we’re talking about water safety, let’s talk about the River
Jun 24, 2022Today, a look at the swift moving currents on the Columbia, and what they mean for boaters and people who may end up in the water. Boating here means considering and working with current – it’s your constant companion if you are in a boat on the Columbia.
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As the weather gets nice, remember the water is cold
Jun 23, 2022A caring reminder that with our first nice weekend of the season, people will be flocking to our beaches. So go out there and have a good time. But remember, it’s the Pacific Northwest, not a tropical resort.
Let’s remember that though the air is warm, the water remains dangerously cold.
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Solstice, what does it really mean?
Jun 21, 2022We’ll talk today about some of those events in the astronomical calendar that define our seasons. One of them is the summer solstice. But wait, if you’re in the southern hemisphere it’s the winter solstice. What’s up with that?
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Well, the weather’s getting nice…
Well, the weather’s getting nice and you know what that means… people will start going out on the water in boats – everything from kayaks to sailboats to power boats.
So let’s talk a little about what to do if you’re on one, and it starts to sink. This happens probably more often than you realize.
A few tips on how to call for help if you need it.
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Good Samaritan saves a fisherman in trouble
Jun 20, 2022A crisis on the water off Manzanita in the ocean this weekend: a commercial fishing boat caught fire and the captain, the only person on board, had to jump into the ocean to save himself. Fortunately, he was rescued by a nearby boater. We’ll talk about the tradition and legality of doing the right thing at sea.
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When archaeology and beachcombing might not mix
Jun 17, 2022A big story in the news this week is the discovery of the timbers of a sunken Spanish galleon from 1693 in a sea cave on the beach near Manzanita, Oregon. This doesn’t mean you should run out there and try to find your own treasure. We’ll talk about why this is a bad idea for most people.
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The perils of buildings built over the water
Jun 15, 2022After the partial collapse yesterday of the old cannery building in Astoria that now houses Buoy Beer, we take a look at the inherent perils of owning a building that is built over the water on pilings. There are miraculous aspects to these old venerable structures, and plenty of nautical charm. But they can be a headache to their owners, who navigate great risk owning something that stands in the shallows of the mighty Columbia.
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Army Corps to control dam water releases to prevent Columbia flooding
Jun 14, 2022In response to high spring tides augmented by widespread atmospheric river rainfall in the Pacific Northwest, the Army Corps of Engineers is restricting water flow over some dams to control downriver flooding.
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High water on the river
Jun 12, 2022A look at the effects of heavy rain and spring tides on the Columbia – with more rain on the way. We’ll talk about what this means for people who live near the river and work or play on it, as we approach a full moon with record rainfall already this spring.
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Upriver journey today for Rose Festival Fleet ships
Jun 08, 2022Today a look at our Rose Festival Fleet of ships traveling from Astoria to Portland for the annual Rose Festival. Ships dock on the Willamette River waterfront in Portland and will be open for tours on the weekend.
Photo: The USCGC Elm, Astoria’s resident buoy tender, is among the US military ships headed upriver today for the Rose Festival.
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