Seahawks, Sounders FC license plates available in 2014
The Seahawks and Sounders FC license plates were revealed May 17 following the official bill signing ceremony with Washington State Governor Jay Inslee.
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 year later, Southworth Art and Garden Fair making comeback
After a one-year absence, the Southworth Art and Garden Fair is coming back.
This year, the event is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at Rodstol Lane Farm, 4154 Rodstol Lane SE.
REMEMBERING MOM: Former nurse recalls mother as “adorable”
Despite being part of a poor family, LaVerne remembers her mother — Emma Nelson Larson — as an “adorable woman” who helped raise seven boys and five girls in harsh times during the early part of the 20th Century.
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...
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...
Mother’s Day Special Forecast
I have gotten a number of inquiries about the weather on Mother's Day, particularly since the general forecasts have been on the wet side.I believe I can offer some good news for those of you with a little patience, tomorrow has real potential for a nice walk or barbecue (even if your mother is not...
University Research Reveals the Secrets of Cold Drinks
As the weather warms and the outdoor picnic/barbecue season commences, there are few more important questions than how can I keep my drinks chilled? And for the scientifically minded: what processes control the temperatures of my cold beverages? How many times have you taken a cold beer out of the cooler and found it lukewarm and...
EDUCATION | Registration for kindergarten under way
egistration is open for South Kitsap School District’s two all-day kindergarten programs at Manchester and Olalla elementary schools.
FROM THE SHELF | Libraries filled with plenty of activities this spring
Springtime is officially here, and as our children’s and teen librarians gear up for summer reading with lots of school visits, we have a great lineup of programming for adults happening down at the Port Orchard Library this month.
