The clouds parted just in time for many of us in SW Washington and Oregon to catch a glimpse of the Super-Moon. Gunnar Simonsen took this great shot from Aloha, Oregon with his Flip cam! I've heard those Flips are cool. Now I can see for myself. But aside from trying to enjoy the biggest … [Read more...]
Space Shuttle Discovery – Last Picture In Space
Here it is: one last image of Space Shuttle Discovery after it undocked from the International Space station on March 7, 2011. This is a NASA image. The Shuttle Discovery did one last fly around the space station (which is on the right here) so an astronaut could snap this shot. … [Read more...]
NASA Wants To Know – Do You Have A ‘Moon Tree’ In Your Northwest Yard?
"A what? A moon tree?" That's what I said when I came across NASA 's article that moon trees planted around the country are missing. Now researchers are looking for them. And you might be able to help! Explanation: What Are Moon Trees They started as seeds in the pocket of Astronaut … [Read more...]
Special Visitors Tour Behind The Scenes In The PinPoint Weather Center
How about a stay at a bed & breakfast where part of the weekend package includes a visit to the KOIN Local 6 studios and a behind the scenes tour of the PinPoint Weather Center? That's the way it was for these 'treasures' from Martha's Place which is a bed and breakfast for those with … [Read more...]
Scientists Will Fly Through Pineapple Express Storm That’s Headed To The Northwest
Only a few people on earth have a job like this. Your 'day at the office' means hopping on a jet where you and your crew aim for storms and fly right through them. You know before anyone else in the world what that storm is actually doing and the punch it will have when it reaches … [Read more...]
Northwest Snow: Incredible Snowflake Shapes Through A Microscope
I've spent this morning watching off and on snow tumble down from the sky. Even our kiddos looked up from their Legos they got for Christmas to say, "Wow, it's snowing!" Anything that gets them away from Legos is impressive. And the size and shape of those flakes is constantly changing. Have you … [Read more...]