Century link has some serious problems in Eastern Washington.
It started a few hours prior to 6pm and affected banks, supermarkets
And more. It also affected me. I'm not totally down. I have AT&T for iPad.
It may not do much to allow for updates but it allows me to inform and if
Possible do a few important posts.
Pacific NW News Service
Pacific NW NEW Service
Online since 1992Bob Shannon -Editor, PhotoEditor
Pacific NW NEW Service
Online since 1992Bob Shannon -Editor, PhotoEditor
Ron Rattray, British Columbia--Rick Price, Alberta
Bob Shannon, Bill Shannon, Ferry/Stevens Counties
PJ Bowen, NW Oregon - Bob Whittaker Seattle
Ma Kettle, Danville - J.Foster Fanning, Curlew
Kathy Meader Associate Editor
Ma Kettle, Danville - J.Foster Fanning, Curlew
Kathy Meader Associate Editor
Bob Shannon
A juvenile bear who had been causing extensive damage on Nelson's North Shore was put down Tuesday afternoon
Nelson Police Department are asking resident to secure their garbage and attractants after they received a complaint of a bear swimming across the lake towards the Prestige Lakeside Resort yesterday afternoon.. The bear apparently climbed onto the dock and startled boaters and patrons in the restaurant patio area.
According to Conservation, the bear was highly habituated to the area's human food sources.
Fox News
White House reports drop in minors crossing border
KHQ Right Now
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says the number of unaccompanied minors crossing the border is dropping significantly. White House press ...
Nelson Police Department are asking resident to secure their garbage and attractants after they received a complaint of a bear swimming across the lake towards the Prestige Lakeside Resort yesterday afternoon.. The bear apparently climbed onto the dock and startled boaters and patrons in the restaurant patio area.
According to Conservation, the bear was highly habituated to the area's human food sources.
Bob Shannon
Fox News
White House reports drop in minors crossing border
KHQ Right Now
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says the number of unaccompanied minors crossing the border is dropping significantly. White House press ...
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Weather experts say the next couple of weeks could be some of the worst in state history for wildfires caused by lightning strikes.
Three years of drought have caused the state to become incredibly dry, with significantly more wildfires than last year.
“From here on in as we finish July and go into August, it’s just going to get considerably worse,” said Basil Newmerzhycky, a fire weather meteorologist at the Northern California Geographic Area Coordination Center, a wildfire-fighting center in Redding.
Newmerzhycky says over the coming weeks we could see 500-1,000 lightning strikes across the state. (Update: In fact, check out the graphic below from the National Weather Service; there were 6,000 lightning strikes detected in California just yesterday.) Last week, thunderstorms in the Sierra brought plenty of lightning, and a few fires started in Yosemite. According to the Fresno Bee, those were extinguished, and since the lightning was accompanied by rain, it didn’t do as much damage as it would have had it been dry.
Nonetheless, Newmerzhycky expects that wet patch to be short, with a return to dry conditions and a high risk of fire later this week.
“With a normal lightning pattern, we will probably see an above-normal fire occurrence,” he said, chalking it up to the extremely dry vegetation. “If we happen to not get as many lightning events, though, that could be our saving grace.”
In 2008, dry lightning ignited more than 2,000 fires in California in a span of a few days.
Three years of drought have caused the state to become incredibly dry, with significantly more wildfires than last year.
“From here on in as we finish July and go into August, it’s just going to get considerably worse,” said Basil Newmerzhycky, a fire weather meteorologist at the Northern California Geographic Area Coordination Center, a wildfire-fighting center in Redding.
Newmerzhycky says over the coming weeks we could see 500-1,000 lightning strikes across the state. (Update: In fact, check out the graphic below from the National Weather Service; there were 6,000 lightning strikes detected in California just yesterday.) Last week, thunderstorms in the Sierra brought plenty of lightning, and a few fires started in Yosemite. According to the Fresno Bee, those were extinguished, and since the lightning was accompanied by rain, it didn’t do as much damage as it would have had it been dry.
Nonetheless, Newmerzhycky expects that wet patch to be short, with a return to dry conditions and a high risk of fire later this week.
“With a normal lightning pattern, we will probably see an above-normal fire occurrence,” he said, chalking it up to the extremely dry vegetation. “If we happen to not get as many lightning events, though, that could be our saving grace.”
In 2008, dry lightning ignited more than 2,000 fires in California in a span of a few days.
Bob Shannon
Defensible Spaces, a Key Concern
In these extremely challenging weather conditions, State Fire Marshal Chuck Duffy is urging residents to inspect and maintain the defensible space around their homes. Defensible space can dramatically increase your home’s chances of surviving a disastrous wildfire, and can be accomplished through careful planning and vegetation management.
“Wildfire dangers have increased statewide, making the need for fire safety a key concern. Flying embers can destroy homes up to a mile ahead of a wildfire,” cautions, Duffy. For that reason, creating and maintaining a defensible space of 100 feet around your home is essential for limiting the amount of flammable vegetation and materials that may surround your home.
Two zones make up the required 100 feet of defensible space:
Zone 1—Extends 30 feet out from buildings, decks, and other structures. Clearing this area requires the greatest reduction in flammable vegetation, and consists of removing dead plants, grasses, weeds, and any pine needles or dry leaves that may be accumulated on your home’s roof, rain gutters, or around and under decks. Remove or prune flammable plants and shrubs that are located near windows. Keep trees trimmed and remove any dead tree limbs that hang over your roof, keeping branches 10 feet away from your chimney. Relocate exposed woodpiles outside of Zone 1 unless they are covered in a fire resistant material. And lastly, create a separation between trees, shrubs, and items that could catch fire, such as patio furniture, swing sets, etc.
Zone 2—Extends 30 to 100 feet from buildings and other structures. The fuel reduction zone in the remaining 70 feet (or to property line) will depend on the steepness of your property and the vegetation. Create horizontal and vertical spacing between plants to prevent fire from spreading. Large trees do not have to be cut down or removed as long as the plants beneath them are removed, eliminating a vertical “fire ladder.” An important reminder when clearing vegetation, use care when operating equipment such as lawnmowers, as one small spark may start a fire; a string trimmer is the safest choice.
To learn more about the Firewise principles included in this press release, visit the National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise website at www.firewise.org or the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Ready, Set, Go! website at wildlandfiresrsg.org.
Defensible Spaces, a Key Concern
In these extremely challenging weather conditions, State Fire Marshal Chuck Duffy is urging residents to inspect and maintain the defensible space around their homes. Defensible space can dramatically increase your home’s chances of surviving a disastrous wildfire, and can be accomplished through careful planning and vegetation management.
“Wildfire dangers have increased statewide, making the need for fire safety a key concern. Flying embers can destroy homes up to a mile ahead of a wildfire,” cautions, Duffy. For that reason, creating and maintaining a defensible space of 100 feet around your home is essential for limiting the amount of flammable vegetation and materials that may surround your home.
Two zones make up the required 100 feet of defensible space:
Zone 1—Extends 30 feet out from buildings, decks, and other structures. Clearing this area requires the greatest reduction in flammable vegetation, and consists of removing dead plants, grasses, weeds, and any pine needles or dry leaves that may be accumulated on your home’s roof, rain gutters, or around and under decks. Remove or prune flammable plants and shrubs that are located near windows. Keep trees trimmed and remove any dead tree limbs that hang over your roof, keeping branches 10 feet away from your chimney. Relocate exposed woodpiles outside of Zone 1 unless they are covered in a fire resistant material. And lastly, create a separation between trees, shrubs, and items that could catch fire, such as patio furniture, swing sets, etc.
Blanche Montbrousouss
Zone 2—Extends 30 to 100 feet from buildings and other structures. The fuel reduction zone in the remaining 70 feet (or to property line) will depend on the steepness of your property and the vegetation. Create horizontal and vertical spacing between plants to prevent fire from spreading. Large trees do not have to be cut down or removed as long as the plants beneath them are removed, eliminating a vertical “fire ladder.” An important reminder when clearing vegetation, use care when operating equipment such as lawnmowers, as one small spark may start a fire; a string trimmer is the safest choice.
To learn more about the Firewise principles included in this press release, visit the National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise website at www.firewise.org or the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Ready, Set, Go! website at wildlandfiresrsg.org.
Rick Price, Medicine Hat, Alberta
me at the gallery
photo by Chris Doyle
photo by Chris Doyle
My son, Chris, was not able
to attend the opening reception
at the “Art and Science of Color” exhibit
at the Whitaker Center in Harrisburg, PA.
At his request, we went to see the exhibit
a couple of days ago.
This is a photo he took of me
with my two photographs there.
It is a totally different experience
seeing any art first hand
rather than online or in a book
It is the only way to
fully appreciate it...
the only way to really experience it.
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