Federal Way kids earn train ride for staying out of trouble
Andy Hobbs/Federal Way Mirror
About 30 students from Lake Grove Elementary School prepare to board a train from Tacoma to Portland on May 21 as part of the KOSS Award.
Nearly 30 fifth-graders from Lake Grove Elementary caught an Amtrak train from Tacoma to Portland on May 21 as part of the KOSS (Keep Our Schools Safe) program.
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...
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...
Local author Helen Collier spreads positivity at Lake Dolloff
Local author Helen Collier shared her storytelling wisdom and reminded dozens of kids to say to themselves “I am important” on May 15 at Lake Dolloff Elementary School.
Show Biz Kids tap performance potential in Federal Way
Located in the Campus Business Center in Federal Way, Show Biz Kids is a family operated, non-auditioned show experience for kids ages 3 to 18.
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...
PHOTOS: Spring Into Action with Light of Christ garden
On May 4, The Light of Christ Community Garden held its first Spring into Action Walk/Run.
