August 3, 2026 Smoke from multiple large wildfires burning across Washington and Oregon is spreading across much of the Pacific Northwest, creating deteriorating air quality from eastern Washington to the western valleys. Weather forecasters expect smoke to continue affecting many … Continue reading Wildfire Smoke Spreads Across Washington and Oregon as Major Fires Continue to Burn
Seafood lovers and jazz fans have a special event to look forward to this summer as Duneside Trading Co. celebrates the 40th anniversary of Jazz & Oysters on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10:00 am. to 7:00 p.m. at the … Continue reading Jazz & Oysters Returns to Nahcotta for 40th Anniversary Celebration
China has taken another major step in the global humanoid robot race with the Unitree R1, an AI-powered robot designed to make advanced robotics affordable for consumers, developers, schools, and researchers. With a starting price of about $5,900, the R1 … Continue reading China’s Unitree R1: The Affordable Humanoid Robot That Could Bring AI Into Everyday Life
Across Europe and the American West, a troubling pattern is emerging. Record ocean temperatures, prolonged heat waves, drought, and explosive wildfires are no longer isolated disasters—they are increasingly occurring together. Scientists have warned for decades that climate change would amplify … Continue reading The Wildfire Tipping Point: When Nature Stops Waiting for Us
The Peninsula Saddle Club is inviting families, rodeo fans, and visitors from across the Pacific Northwest to celebrate one of the Long Beach Peninsula’s longest-running traditions as the 78th Annual Long Beach Rodeo rides into town for a weekend packed … Continue reading 78th Annual Long Beach Rodeo Returns with Family Fun, Tradition, and Western Excitement
Classic car enthusiasts from across the Pacific Northwest will once again head to Washington’s scenic Long Beach Peninsula as the 42nd Annual Rod Run to the End of the World rolls into Ocean Park on September 11–13, 2026, bringing hundreds … Continue reading 42nd Annual Rod Run Returns to Ocean Park This September
It is with great sadness that I have learned of Mo’s passing. Mo Gilbert was a Surfside office employee, peacefully passed away yesterday July 20th in her home. From the day I arrived in Surfside, Mo was one of the … Continue reading A tribute to Mo.
Artificial intelligence is taking another major step into America’s classrooms. Realbotix Corp. has announced the launch of the first U.S. school district pilot program combining an AI teacher’s assistant with a humanoid robot, giving students a glimpse into the future … Continue reading New York School District Launches First Humanoid Robot and AI Teacher’s Assistant Pilot
A wave of dry thunderstorms has unleashed thousands of lightning strikes across Oregon, igniting dozens of wildfires and stretching firefighting resources across the Pacific Northwest. While firefighters race to contain new fires, emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence (AI) and drones—are becoming … Continue reading Oregon’s Wildfire Surge Highlights AI and Drone Technology in the Fight Against Remote Fires
For many people, living on the coast has long been associated with fresh ocean air and a healthier environment. However, in recent years, massive wildfires burning hundreds or even thousands of miles away have demonstrated that no community is immune … Continue reading Wildfire Smoke Knows No Boundaries: Why Coastal Communities Need Healthy Trees More Than Ever
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