The Slide
Listen now
Description
It was a beautiful Saturday morning in the close-knit community of Oso, Washington when the hillside gave way.
The community had seen a record-breaking start to the year with twice the average rainfall falling in February and March. But on March 22, 2014, spring was in the air.
At 10:37 a.m., a landslide changed that community forever. In this episode, KING 5's Jake Whittenberg talks to rescuers and survivors about how that day unfolded.
More Episodes
Published 03/22/24
There was a term that emerged during the rescue effort: 'Oso Strong'.
It's a familiar phrase after a tragedy, but it felt especially poignant after the landslide. The people of Oso and Darrington are known for their can-do attitude.
On this final episode, Jake Whittenberg shows how the term...
Published 03/22/24
What caused the Oso landslide? Jake Whittenberg speaks with University of Washington Geomorphology Professor David Montgomery, who was part of the team that produced a post-incident report, about the science behind the incident.
A local firefighter who lost his wife in the slide also shares how...
Published 03/21/24
Links
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Patreon
Genres
Artwork or description wrong?
Request an update »
Updates may take a few minutes.
Do you host a podcast?
Track your ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.
See hourly chart positions and more than 30 days of history.
Get Chartable Analytics »
See hourly chart positions and more than 30 days of history.
