Spring skiing this year at Mount Hood Meadows? Forget about it. Because in spring 2011 the resort saw unbelievable amounts of quality winter-like powder piling up in both March & April. This photo posted by Temira on the resort's flickr page shows the deep powder and sunshine combo on … [Read more...]
Ice Clouds Create Unusual Sight Over Portland And Hood River
I love it when I'm surprised by the skies. I was on Portland's east side when I turned a corner and there it was: a faint halo or 'ring around the sun' with a big bright spot on top. S-u-r-p-r-i-s-e! That bright light is called a 'tangent arc' and if it's going to form, it'll be right … [Read more...]
Rare Deep Sea Octopus Discovered And Recorded Off Oregon Coast
It's nickname is the 'Dumbo octopus'. And apparently, it lives off the Oregon coast! It's scientific name is the 'Grimpoteuthis Bathynectes octopus'. I'm glad this is not a podcast blog--I'd never be able to say that one! This creature is part of the incredible sea life that … [Read more...]
Rainy Day Counter: The Number Of Rainy Days In Portland, Oregon
We all know this La Nina driven rainy season has seemed extra long. But for some reason, many people want specifics--I guess, to put a number to their pain! People have been asking me things like this: "Is there a site that counts the number of rainy days in Portland each winter?" "Is … [Read more...]
Spring Trend Appearing For The Pacific Northwest
You remember the music group Survivor, right? Well, only if you know the song "Eye of the Tiger" from 1982. Survivor is a one hit wonder. And you know Los Del Rio, don't you? Only if you've been to a wedding reception and danced to the "Macarena"! Another one hit wonder. This time from … [Read more...]
An Interview With KOIN Local 6 Morning News Anchor Chad Carter
It's possible you know Chad Carter's smiling face and friendly attitude from his time on the 'American Idol' station in town. You know what I mean, right?  Well, now we have him at KOIN Local 6 and he's the new anchor of our morning newscast, News Now.  He gave some great answers during my … [Read more...]
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