Sniper lured and ambushed firefighters, say police

A tragedy in Northern Idaho. 

Baseball Hero Dave Parker Dies

 Another star from my childhood is gone.  Dave Parker, a slugger for the Pittsburgh Pirates and later Oakland A's has died.  His nickname was The Cobra.

He was set for induction into the Baseball Hall Of Fame next month.  

I remember that he had the same name as one of my classmates.  

Parker had suffered from Parkinson's disease.  He was 74. 

Wrap Up

Sitting in comfy chairs, Mariners announcers Angie Mentink, Jay Buhner, and Aaron Goldsmith give analysis on yesterday's (Friday, June 27th, 2025) hair raising extra inning 7-6 victory over the Texas Rangers.

Ariela Barer on Filming The Last of Us with Pedro Pascal & Her Fear of S...

Is she related?  I've heard yes and no.  

Ariela was a guest last night (June 26th,2025) on Jimmy Kimmel, with substitute host Diego Luna. 

We pronounce our last name differently, she pronounces it B'rare, while our family pronounces it Bear-er. 

Nonetheless, much of my extended family has excelled in the arts.  Since I'm Facebook friends with her father, Sergio, who is also a member of the Barer Family Group, I have even more reason to for root her, and her sister, Libe, also an actor. 

Michael Easton

 I was sorry to read about the passing of Michael Easton, 77.  

He was the blogger of Puget Sound Radio.  Michael lived in Canada but wrote about radio across the Pacific Northwest.

He picked up a story that I did on Walla Walla DJ "Rockin Cochran".  I could not find it in the archives of his blog, but I linked the original post that was on mine. 

He had a lengthy career in radio and TV in Canada.  Michael and I had been Facebook friends for well over a decade. 

Seaside 13--Lewis And Clark Statue

The Seaside turnaround marks the end of the Lewis And Clark Trail.

This statue, erected in 1990, was honors the two explorers.

Diego Segui Dies--Threw First Pitch For Both Seattle MLB Teams

Diego Segui may not be a familiar name to many Mariner fans, but he holds a very historical distinction in Seattle Major League Baseball history.  He threw the first pitch for the Seattle Pilots, who would leave town after the first season in 1969 to become the Milwaukee Brewers, and would also throw the first pitch for the Seattle Mariners in 1977.  

Also, his son, David played for the Mariners in later years. 

Segui died yesterday (Tuesday, June 24th, 2025) at 87.
 

Bobby Sherman--Teen Idol

 Bobby Sherman, who starred in the ABC show Here Comes The Brides, and became a teen-idol, has died.  He had cancer. 

Sherman also had a singing career, almost a prerequisite for holding the "idol" position at the time, with four top ten hits. 

In later years, Sherman left the Hollywood scene to work as an EMT, helping to save lives.  A move that undoubtedly helped endear him to baby boomers who followed his career.

Seaside 12--Riding The Train

 I captured this video on the Train ride back to Garibaldi from Rockaway Beach.  

The train is part of the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad.

We then stopped at the nearby Tillamook Creamery for dinner. 

Seaside 11--Rockaway Beach

 At the end of the ride, we had a little time to play on the beach.

Seaside 10--Steam Engine Train

We took a long drive to Garibaldi, Oregon to ride a train along the Oregon Coast to Rockaway Beach 

The locomotive was a steam engine that looked like something out of a western movie.

Jeff O'Day

 The following was copied from my tribute to Jeff on The Original KYYX Facebook group

Sad about the passing of Jeff O'Day Jeff, one of KYYX founder, Pat O'Day's three radio savvy sons, worked the production at KYYX/KXA during my time there.

He had his hand in many businesses and concerns yet always seemed to have a great time.

My last contact with him was only a month or so ago, when I expressed sympathy on the passing of his mother, Joni O'Day. He Direct messaged me back thanking me.

Please keep his brothers Jerry and Garry as well as Jeff's children, extended family, and friends in your thoughts.

Seaside 9--The Bubbleman

Seaside's Bubbleman blows huge bubbles across the beach at sunset.

Cal Raleigh On Fire

 Cal Raleigh hit his 31st home run today in a 14-6 victory over the Chicago Cubs.  

With mid season coming up, Raleigh has set records.  Raleigh now owns the record for most home runs by a switch hitter by the All-Star break, passing even the great Mickey Mantle, and most by the All Star break by a primary catcher (meaning he plays the position regularly).

Because of Raleigh's heroics, the Mariners took a series from the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field and remain in the conversation for the post-season. 

Seaside 8--A Whale Off The Coast

We went to Tillamook Head, to what we call, Surfer Beach, although we don't know the official name.  

We spotted what looked like a whale blowing  water not far from the shore 

Seaside 7--Lifeguard Tower

The Lifeguard tower, is an iconic presence on the Seaside beach in the summer. They had not arrived for the day when I snapped this shot 

They also drive up and down the beach to make sure people are safe 

The Goonies House

This was the house used in the 1985 film, The Goonies, which was one of a number of movies shot in Astoria.

It is in a residential neighborhood in a hill overlooking the water.

Happy Juneteenth

 Juneteenth is celebrated, annually, on June 19th

More Soccer In The Sand

Another video from our first morning in Seaside.

Soccer In The Sand--Seaside

A fun tournament was going on, across the Prom in Seaside.  It was callled "Soccer In The Sand".  

 

The Eagle In Astoria

The USCGC Eagle was moored in the harbor in Astoria until Monday (June 16th, 2025). 

It is a Coast Guard training vessel.

Ferry Ride Back

 We drove into the island, across the bridge, into Cathlamet and returned on a ferry back.

Ferry Ride Across The River

 I could not believe there is a working car passenger ferry that goes across the Columbia River 

It goes from Westport, Oregon to Puget Island and back.

Summer Breeze - Seals & Crofts

I repost this every Summer.

The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations

Remembering the great Brian Wilson. Hit the beach this summer!

Sly & The Family Stone - I Want to Take You Higher (Official Audio)

In memory of Sly Stone.

Legendary Beach Boy Brian Wilson--Dead At 82

 Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys, one of the greatest rock bands in history, has died.  He was 82.  The death came just days after another great rocker from the 1960s, Sly Stone had passed away. 

Wilson formed his band with brothers Carl and Dennis, who preceded him in death, cousin Mike Love, and Al Jardine.

You Make Loving Fun (Fleetwood Mac) - Yacht Rock Revue Live at Chateau S...

Still, from Friday's (June 6th, 2025) concert, Yacht Rock Revue and an old Fleetwood Mac favorite.

Sly Stone--Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Dies

 Sly Stone who led the influential and innovative Sly and The Family Stone has died.   The band, who arose out of the rebellious 1960s, made fans dance with songs like "Dance to the Music", "I Want To Take You Higher" and "Stand".

Stone was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1993. 

Sly Stone, whose birth name was Sylvester Stewart, was 82. 

Hold the Line (Toto) - Yacht Rock Revue Live at Chateau Ste. Michelle Wi...

From Friday's concert, here is a better shot of the stage. Thank you, 

Devin Creisler Studios.

Yacht Rock Revue 2: Fleetwood Mac's Everywhere

 Yacht Rock, one of the music industry's most successful genres, is well produced upbeat music, mostly from the mid-70s to early 80s, emphasizing soft rock, with high quality production and clean vocals.

What A Fool Believes--Doobie Brothers Hit

We watched the Yacht Rock Revue band at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery yesterday (June 6th, 2025). 

The played songs the so-called yacht rock standards to an adoring crowd. 

Here they are playing the Doobie Brothers standard, What A Fool Believes.

DC 28--Bill Nye Lab Coat

Bill Nye, former Boeing engineer, turned TV personality, has a lab coat displayed at the Smithsonian Museum of American History.

Vacancies Filled In Washington's 5th

 The Cascadia Advocate, which is the blog of the Northwest Progressive Institute, reports that the vacancy in the 5th district, created by the death of State Senator Bill Ramos, has been filled.

House member Victoria Hunt, has been appointed to take Bill's place in the senate and Zack Hall, Issaquah City Councilman, was appointed to fill the vacancy created by Hunt stepping up.  

Lisa Callen will continue to serve the Issaquah-Maple Valley district in the state house. 

The picture above, taken from the NPI post, shows Lisa on the left, Zack in the center and Victoria on the right. 

DC 27--East Room Of The White House

I just found this video from our trip last month.  The East Room is a huge multi-purpose room. 

 

Loretta Swit--Margaret On MASH

 Loretta Swit, who played Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlahan on the classic TV show MASH, passed away last week at 87.  Swit, was nominated for an Emmy 10 times, winning twice.

Swit's character, Margaret, was one of the first in TV history to evolve.   She started as a bossy, unsympathet,sexpot character and turned out to be a lonely, but valuable asset to the mission and a symbol for hard working women. 

Swit and Alan Alda were the only actors to stay with the show through the entire run. 

DC 26--Archie Bunker Chair

Archie Bunker became, probably, TV's most iconic character sitting in the chair on the right. In the show, All In The Family, nobody else was allowed to sit in his chair 

We saw the chair at the Smithsonian Museum of American History.  Edith's chair is to the left and there is a cigar butt in the ashtray. 

DC 25--MASH Direction Pole

At the Smithsonian Museum of American History, the direction post from the TV show MASH