Today, a look at our changing weather and how much daylight we are losing per day. Also, look at a common type of bulk carrier referred to in the industry as a tramp ship, because it changes cargoes

Today well talk more about a fish I mentioned on Wednesdays show: The Kokanee salmon, a freshwater lake fish that is also in parts of the Columbia River.

Today, a listener question about salt water intrusion on the Columbia River: Where does the salt water ocean end and the freshwater river begin? As with most things on the Columbia, its complicated.

This weekend a ship experienced some engine issues heading downriver. Observant folks near the Astoria Anchorage noticed some unusual activity the actions of marine pilots and a tugboat crew at work

Today, a bit about the autumnal equinox, which happened yesterday in the Northern Hemisphere. And if youre feeling sad about the shorter days, consider the people of Barrow, Alaska (now called Utquia

Today well talk about the USNS Henry J Kaiser heading downriver from Vancouver and out to sea. Shes a Military Sealift Command ship, a replenishment oiler. A tyoe of ship thats like a sea-going fue

Today Ill talk about a really pretty ship in the Astoria Anchorage that has a beautiful turquoise hull. Well talk about ship hull colors, why they look the way they do, and why some paints have a sp

Today well talk about a specific sea state that you might see often off the downtown Astoria waterfront this time of year, and thats: white caps. Also called white horses in the UK. Theyre the re

Today we hear from a river expert: Columbia River Pilot Captain Wes Balensifer answers a question from a listener about anchor buoys at Rainier on the Columbia River. Well also talk about other ancho

Today well talk about the words you see painted on the sides and sterns of ships. They can represent vessel names, flags of registry and the names of companies that operate ships. Today well talk ab