Imagine this: two hours worth of bridge lifts in a single day. At a single spot crossing over a local river. On the highway that is a lifeline between three states and three different countries. I'm talking about Interstate 5 as it crosses the Columbia River between Portland, Oregon and … [Read more...]
Joplin, Missouri Tornado One Of The Deadliest In U.S. History
Like a scene from a movie. But this time it's real and with deadly consequences. You're looking at the damage outside St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Missouri, which was in the path of the most powerful kind of tornado there is--an EF-5. This rating means it had wind speeds … [Read more...]
An Interview With Local Nursery Owner Richard Barhoum
Did you plant your vegetable garden too soon? I did. Do you know the watering trick that helps your garden grow extra fast? I do, now. But only because of my Friday interview with Richard Barhoum for this post. Here he is at his nursery, called George's Garden Center. It's a … [Read more...]
Portland’s Warmest Weather In 229 Days
And now from our 'crazy but true' department. It's been 229 days since Portland, Oregon has had three days, back to back, with highs of 70 degrees or more. Isn't that just crazy? Yes. But it's also true. The last time this happened was September 28, 29 & 30, 2010. Officially, here's … [Read more...]
31 Years Later: Mount St. Helens Eruption Seen In 3-D, Best Recreation of May 1980 Blast
If this new 3-D image of the Mount St. Helens eruption ever finds its way onto a postcard, it may be the next best seller! Because more than thirty years after Mount St. Helens shook and exploded, the top selling postcards in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington continue to be of this … [Read more...]
Mississippi River Flood: Images From Space Show Area Around New Orleans
It's a battle of rural versus urban. Country life versus city living. And man versus nature. You're looking at an incredible (and brand new) satellite view of the NOCO Levee near New Orleans, Louisiana. A company named Digital Globe takes images like these. In this particular picture … [Read more...]
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