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Archive interview: a chat with a USCG rescue swimmer, Part 4
This week, a look back in the Ship Report archives at the life and work of a USCG rescue swimmer. The Ship Report is taking a little time off this week. Regular reports, ship schedules and marine weat
Archive interview: a chat with a USCG rescue swimmer, Part 3
Today is Part 3 of archive interviews this week with a USCG rescue swimmer. A fascinating look at the folks who rescue us when we get in trouble on the water. The Ship Report is taking a little time o
Archive interview: A chat with a USCG rescue swimmer – Part 2
Today is Part 2 of a weeklong series featuring my interviews with a USCG rescue swimmer based at Air Station Astoria. The Ship Report is on vacation this week. Regular Ship Reports, ship schedules and
Archive interview: A chat with a USCG rescue swimmer – Part 1
The Ship Report is taking a little time off to recharge this week, so well be hearing archive interviews from my chat with a USCG rescue swimmer. This is one of the most interesting interviews I have
Fisher Poets remembered: Harrison “Smitty” Smith
Today again we honor past Fisher Poet greats. Harrison Smitty Smith was a Fisher Poet Gathering icon who was a performer at the very first gathering in 1998. He died in 2012 at the age of 86, but hi
Fisher Poets remembered: Jon Campbell
Today and tomorrow, well take a look at some great past artists of Fisher Poet fame, as the annual Fisher Poets Gathering approaches, happening this weekend in Astoria. Today we honor Jon Campbell of
Who’s on the river today?
A look at todays ship schedule the comings and goings on the river.
The Desdemona Sands lighthouse: a bit of lower Columbia history
Today, in answer to a listener question, we take a look at the long and illustrious history of lighted navigational aids and rescue stations on the lower Columbia between Astoria and the ocean. In par
A look at today’s ship schedule, including the ship getting repairs at the Port of Astoria
Today, to round out the week, well take a look at todays ship schedule and talk a little about the cargo ship, the Manila Trader, that is at the Port of Astoria for repairs.
Latest on Oregon offshore wind energy projects
The Bureau of Ocean Enerby Management, BOEM, released the latest info this week on the proposed floating offshore wind energy projects slated for southern Oregon coastal waters. Even after a lengthy p