If it were winter in beautiful Sunriver, Oregon, you'd expect to see piles of white snow. But this is August 2014. And this picture shows a massive pile of hail! The thunderstorm hit shortly after 7pm at the end of a picture perfect summer day in central Oregon. I knew something was up when I … [Read more...]
What Is The ‘Ice Bucket Challenge?’
So what is the Ice Bucket Challenge that's all over social media? The short answer is: an idea that turned out to be marketing genius and has spread like wildfire to help with a very worthy cause. If you watch the video below, you can even see me doing the Ice Bucket Challenge--getting cold, … [Read more...]
Wildfire Smoke Creating Extreme Colors In Oregon Skies
The 'wow factor' has been way up there the last few days. Have you been wowed? That is pretty likely if you've caught a sunrise recently like Louis B. did Wednesday morning August 5, 2014. Unusually brilliant oranges and reds are now appearing in Willamette Valley skies to start the day. And … [Read more...]
Updated: An Interview With KOIN Local 6 News Anchor Kelley Day
Update - July 28, 2014 If you've been wondering why Kelley Day is no longer on KOIN 6 News, it is because the latest owners and management at the station decided not to renew her contract. She is a great friend and colleague. And she is also very respected in Portland's journalism circles. Not … [Read more...]
Now Getting Stranded Along The Oregon Coast: The Cousin Of The Jellyfish
There must be thousands of them in this picture. Stranded along the Oregon Coast on July 21, 2014. They are called Vellela Vellela (that's a real mouthful) or sometimes by their nickname: by the wind sailors. It turns out, they are a kind of cousin to the Jellyfish. Don Best snapped these photos … [Read more...]
Washington’s Largest Wildfire: Seen From Space And Aerial Drone Footage
You know the fire is big when astronauts aboard the International Space Station can take a camera and photograph smoke plumes. Washington forests, up in smoke and seen in this NASA image right through the window of the ISS - the International Space Station. Maybe you've heard, but the complex of … [Read more...]
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