This summer has been relatively mild for wildfires in the Pacific Northwest, mainly due to the massive amounts of rain we received in late spring. However, fires in the Olympic National Park are still slowly burning, and the biggest of them, the Hopper fire, is considered to be only 15 percent contained. Ruh-roh!

(more…)

Share:

Hide Sites

Summer is on its way out, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t great outdoor activities you can still enjoy. The following are a few of Septembers’ best hunting, fishing and hiking options available to the Pacific Northwest’s most adventuresome. Enjoy!

(more…)

Share:

Hide Sites

The results are in: Canada loves LED streetlights!

According to a press release from Streetlight Intelligence, Inc., 14 field trials for LED streetlights in various areas in Canada have received very favorable reviews from city officials and residents.

(more…)

Share:

Hide Sites

This just in from across the pond: According to Nordic news outlet Volcano-Iceland.org, cash-conscious Europeans are beginning to hoard cheap, inefficient filament light bulbs before the European Union bans their use in 2012.

(more…)

Share:

Hide Sites

Think LED lights are just for flashlights and lanterns? Think again! Cities all over the country have integrated LED technology into their infrastructure, such as stop lights, cross walks, and street lights.

(more…)

Share:

Hide Sites