Tag: media
Three Things You Should Know…
Just wanted to add three things: 1. I’ve started a poll in the upper right corner of the blog. Vote now for why YOU give blood. I’ll be donating soon […]
Are You An Adult Who Can’t Swim?
A 30-something friend of mine doesn’t know how to ride a bike. But before you fall on the floor laughing, bear in mind that this 30-year-old reporter doesn’t know how […]
Meet Skip from Sherwood
I have all sorts of blogging inspiration today, starting with this article in The O introducing Skip Booren, Sherwood, Oregon’s new emergency management coordinator. On the job for just six […]
A Friend Is Drowning, What Do You Do?
Here’s a quick pop quiz: If a friend is drowning, you should… A) Jump in the water and swim them to safety B) Throw a rope or reach for them […]
Warning: Wildfires Ahead for Oregon
Did you see this? “A red flag warning is in effect from now through Thursday in Northeast and Central Oregon, as powerful thunderstorms packing lightning churn across the region.” If […]
Who Uses the Red Cross in a Disaster To Pick Up Women?
Okay, so Oregonian John Richards didn’t exactly INTEND to pick up women, but pick up one he did…Iowan Michelle Peterson, who he’ll marry this coming Saturday in Portland. As John […]
Yes, Bear Attacks Do Happen
So, a few weeks ago, I posted this and you immediately thought to yourself, “Oh Lise, do you REALLY think I need to know how to survive a bear attack?” […]
1,000 Dead, 13,000 Injured: Could It Be You?
I’m a little late on this, but I wanted to direct your attention to today’s Oregonian article about a recent Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) report that […]
Mommy, Where Does Blood Come From?
Well honey, I’m glad you asked — The Oregonian has everything you need to know about the blood supply chain. Reporter Andy Dworkin wrote a very comprehensive article that appeared […]
Are You Ready For Wildfire Season?
Today’s the day. Fire season officially begins in NW Oregon. Nonetheless, fires have gotten off to an early start, both here in Oregon and down in California. The Tumalo Creek […]