Home Tour coming this fall
Contributed photo
A residence from a previous Home Tour.
Memorial Weekend Forecast
Memorial Day is not a dependable weekend around the Northwest...never has been, never will be. Generally we have a sunny, warm period in the middle of May (early May this year) and then we move towards the June gloom mode of low clouds.During the past few days we have had a closed upper low hanging...
The Lessons of the Moore Oklahoma Tornado
On Monday, an EF-5 tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma resulting in substantial loss of life, hundreds of injuries, and economic losses that will run into the billions of dollars. The storm had winds reaching 200-210 mph, was on the ground for 17 miles, and was observed from 2:45-3:35 PM CDT (19:45-20:35 UTC).How did the National Weather...
Biodynamic Farming workshop
The San Juan Islands Conservation District presents its third workshop in the 2013 Landowner Workshops & Events series. This interactive workshop explores sustainable and biodynamic farming and takes place on Lopez Island, Wednesday May 22 from 10am – 1pm.
Weather Impacts of the Mount Saint Helens Eruption
Yesterday was the 33rd anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens, an event that devastated the mountain and surroundings and caused terrible problems on nearby rivers.But there is another story of the eruption and one far less known: its impact on local weather. The eruption produced a huge volcanic dust cloud that was mainly...
Biking Dry
Today is bike to work day and thus there is no better time to discuss how you can bike on most days without fear of getting wet....or at least very wet.Yes, even here in the Pacific Northwest a little meteorological knowledge and technology can help you avoid those raindrops and enjoy a very pleasant ride...
A New Chapter for U.S. Numerical Weather Prediction
Major news to report.The National Weather Service will be acquiring a radically more powerful computer system during the next year, one that could allow the U.S. to regain leadership in numerical weather prediction. Used wisely, this new resource could result in substantial improvements in both global and regional weather predictions.Using 24 millions dollars from the...
Transition Lopez Island checks out local investing
The rumors are true. Through various activities island-wide, the Transition Lopez Island is partnering with other Lopez institutions to ensure a resilient, sustainable and thriving future here for all.
‘GiveBig’ for Amigos
Amigos de Santa Cruz is participating in GiveBIG, the annual giving challenge created by The Seattle Foundation to support and encourage donations to nonprofits that are affiliated with the foundation.
Wilderness Survival with Jeff Huntington
Each summer, many of us plan to hike the mountains and roam the woods of the Pacific Northwest.
Mid-May Blow
A front associated with a line of thunderstorms and followed by very strong winds raked western Washington this afternoon, resulting in the loss of power to tens of thousands of homes and a major blockage of I5.WSDOT photo of a big tree blocking parts of I5First, what were the wind speeds like? Here is a...
