The Ship Report

Light A quick recap of our crazy weather and some ship traffic, then a look at light: our annual returning daylight, and how it will all add up to long summer days in a few short months.

11 Jan 20248min

Difficult sea conditions continue, with King Tides in the mix to increase hazards Today we have a high surf warning, and tomorrow another round of King Tides hits the coast. Expect dangerous high surf...

10 Jan 20248min

Heavy Weather affects PNW Mariners and Beachgoers This Week Today, a look at this week's heavy weather, and the myriad hazards we'll see on beaches and area waterways. It's a good week to stay away f...

9 Jan 20248min

King Tides 2024 We have another round of King Tides happening this week, Thursday through Saturday. We'll talk a bit today about tides and how they're calibrated. And how you can participate in what...

8 Jan 20247min

Dramatic rescue on the Columbia highlights dangers As we face sneaker wave warnings yet again on local ocean beaches this weekend, a reminder that the risks in this dynamic area in which we live are n...

5 Jan 20248min

Today on the Columbia River we'll see the cable ship Dependable heading out to sea from the shipyard in Portland. She's one a special type of ship that installs, repairs and maintains fiber-optic cab...

4 Jan 20248min

New Year's Eve Ship Horns in Astoria The Ship Report is back today after a holiday vacation. It was wonderful. Happy New Year! On this first show of the new year, it's customary that I play my recordi...

3 Jan 20248min

More from Fisher Poet and author Tele Aadsen Today the final segment in our archive interview with Fisher Poet and author Tele Aadsen. Her book, "What Water Holds,"  was published this year. We talked...

29 Des 20238min