The calm that belied a simmering mountain (The Olympian) In the eyes of the public, 25 years ago today was the calm before the Mount St. Helens storm. On May 1, 1980, it had been more than a week since the volcano had erupted in a show of steam and ash, and more than a month since the first eruption in 123 years.
Best of the Northwest (The Olympian) The local racing scene kicks into high gear this weekend. With the arrival of the Northern Sprint Tour at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma on Saturday, the green flag drops and the action heats up.
