MRI breast scan funded at Whidbey General Hospital
Photo courtesy of Whidbey General Hospital
Ann Merriman stands with the MRI at Whidbey General Hospital.
At the Whidbey General Hospital Foundation fundraising soiree held May 4, James Konopik presented a $20,000 check from Island Thrift to the fundraising campaign to buy a breast MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan system for the hospital. The assembled guests cheered. Foundation president, Bert Speir, accepted the gift, saying, “Island Thrift has been a steadfast partner in the foundation’s efforts to support high- quality health care in our community. They honor us with this generous gift and we honor them for their dedication and service.”
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...
HUB pushes garden cart for six-day-a-week funding
RECORD STAFF
The HUB is going green for money this spring.
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...
Tribes, parks celebrate Deception Pass
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites the public to attend the eighth annual Salish Sea Native American Culture Celebration with the Samish and Swinomish tribes.
Oasis for Animals answers cat queries at Tilth market
RECORD STAFF
Lean how to use semi-wild feral cats for rodent control on the farm Sunday, May 19 at the South Whidbey Tilth Farmers’ Market.
Judah Banyan Voss | NEW ARRIVAL
A warm welcome to Judah Banyan Voss born at home in Freeland on May 6, 2013 to parents Caitlin and Justin Voss. Judah weighed 10 pounds, 6 ounces and was 22 inches long.
Comcast awards Whidbey Island high school seniors | NOTABLE
Langley resident Thomas G. Allen, a senior at the Sno-Isle Skills Tech Center in Everett, Oak Harbor resident Joem G. Evangelista, a senior at Oak Harbor High School, and Coupeville resident Haley M. Marx, a Coupeville High School senior, are among the 90 recipients of the Comcast Foundation’s 2013-14 annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program awards in Washington state, the foundation has announced.
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...
