A U.S. Coast Guard aircrew from Air Station North Bend rescue a man after the boat he was in became disabled and capsized in the waters off Waldport, Oregon, Sept. 23, 2025. The man was safely hoisted into the helicopter and flown to a local hospital to be seen by local EMS. (U.S. Coast Guard video)
Chief Warrant Officer Kristopher David McGhee (he really prefers just David) has lived a bright life; lit by the opportunities and experiences of his 32 years in the Coast Guard. He will retire next month after an illustrious and accomplished career.
A 30-foot, 14,000-pound apex predator doesn't roar. It sprays a rainbow-ridden waterspout. Try to look away as an orca's 6-foot, black dorsal fin bursts through the surface and entraps your gaze as you peer over the emerald waters of the Salish Sea. The orca audibly takes in another breath, filling its lungs once more before the black fin slips down to the depths and away from sight. Soon, more rise to the surface in a display of geysers, and...
