Lake Red Dog

Maple Valley landmark the Red Dog is totally flooded in this picture from Thursday (December 11th, 2025).

Kirby Moore Announced As New Coug Football Coach

 Sources say, that Kirby Moore, a native of Prosser (167 miles from Pullman), has been chosen to be the head coach of the Washington State Cougars. For the past three seasons, Moore has been offensive coordinator at Missouri.

Moore's older brother, Kellen is the head coach of the New Orlean Saints. 

A press conference will be held Tuesday, December 16th to introduce Moore. 

Drainage Pond Full

A little closer to home.  The stormwater draining pond, normally dry, is resembling a lake.

Snoqualmie River Rages

 From our friends, Rick and Marji, dramatic footage as the Snoqualmie River swells after several days of rain. 

Rainstorm Brings Flooding

Cedar River outside the banks.

Retired Seattle News Legend Bryan Johnson

 

Seattle area broadcasting blog Media Maven reports that retired news reporter Bryan Johnson has died. He was 89.

Johnson, who stayed with KOMO 4 in Seattle until 2012 was a trusted and well-respected source, as well as a connection between the old and the new. He began with KOMO, working mainly radio news in 1959.

Neuheisel Rumored To Be Considered For WSU Football Post

 WSU football fans seem to be divided on unconfirmed rumors that TV analyst and former college football coach, Rick Neuheisel is being considered to run the program.  

Neuheisel is known for his charisma and telegenic appearance, points that could win over recruits and donors.  

In addition, his son Jerry is an offensive play caller at UCLA.  It is thought that he could arrive with Rick as a package deal, with the proposition of Jerry becoming offensive coordinator and possibly take over eventually as head coach when the senior Neuheisel retires. The Cougars were successful doing this with the basketball program when Dick Bennett was hired as head basketball coach, son Tony, was his assistant, eventually taking over and starting a stellar college coaching career.  

Not every Coug fan is on board with a possible Neuheisel hire as many remember him as the brash Husky football coach.  If that wasn't enough, Neuheisel is not known for having a spotless record at his coaching stops.

However, the rules to the college game have changed and many think that Neuheisel is the man to navigate the waters. -

No Hard Feelings (2023) - Maneater on Piano

Caught this on You Tube before actually seeing the movies.  

By slowing down the song, you really understand the words.  The line "she's sitting with you but her eyes are on the door" kind of describes the Washington State Cougar football coach situation.

The Snowy Season

Usually, around this time we see a snow game and today was no exception.  The Cincinnati vs Buffalo game came on TV right after the Seahawks great victory over the Falcons.

Rogers Leaves WSU For Iowa State

 After one year one season with a .500 record, word is out that Washington State head football coach is leaving Pullman for Iowa State.  

Matt Campbell, the previous coach at Iowa State, has accepted the head coaching position at Penn State.

The Cougs became bowl eligible with their win over Oregon State in the last game of this past season.  Jesse Bobbit, this past season's defensive coordinator, will take over as interim coach if the Cougs accept an invitation to a bowl game. 

Taylor Chosen As Auburn Deputy Mayor

 

Former Seattle TV and radio traffic reporter and current Auburn City Councilwomen Tracy Taylor has been chosen by her fellow members to be the city's deputy mayor.   

Taylor was chosen by a 4-3 vote over the incumbent deputy Cheryl Rakes.

Taylor promised to work to bring unity to the council as they work to better the community. 

The deputy mayor assists the mayor of the town and would assume the position if the mayor becomes unable to fulfill her duties. 

Auburn is 16 miles from Maple Valley. 

Why Erin Andrews' HOLIDAY Comments Struck a Nerve

Erin just repeated what our WSU professor said in his intro speech for TV news class. 

Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)

A little music from the 80s today.

Gabriela's Now Open

Gabriela's, which used to be Stocton's until it closed, is open now for breakfast.

We ate their last Saturday (November 29th, 2025) and the food and service were great. 

Eventually, I would expect, the establishment will have a full opening for all three meals.

Cougs Kill It Saturday--Then Seahawks Crush Vikings

 Great weekend for my favorite football teams as the Washington State Cougars avenged an earlier loss this season and, Saturday (November 29th 2025), soundly defeated the Oregon State Beavers 32-8.

Not to be outdone, Sunday (November 30th, 2025), The Seahawks shutout the Minnesota Vikings, 26-0.  It was Seattle's first shutout since the 2015 team beat the Bears, also 26-0.