Dick Erickson News Today

The book and film “Boys in the Boat” has brought worldwide attention to 1936 gold medal-winning crew from the University of Washington. A vintage custom powerboat that was key to that team’s success – and that once almost went to the dump – has been restored and will be on display this weekend at the 2024 Seattle Boat Show.

The Richard W. Erickson Foundation’s<a href="https://richardericksonfoundation.org/" target="_blank"> Antique & Classic Power Museum</a> is a hidden gem in the small town of Wallsburg, Utah, less than 30 minutes south of Heber City. The Museum showcases America’s heritage as it houses one of the largest and most unique collections of antique and classic automobiles, motorcycles, farm equipment, and Americana memorabilia.

Thankfully, the rain held off just long enough.

What started with a few students building their own boathouse has blossomed into a club that’s given hundreds their first taste of being a part of a bon-a-fide varsity crew team.

Wood IX, A Furniture Show, opens Friday and runs through February 3 at the gallery at the corner of Grand Avenue and Juniper Stree

Dick Erickson was impressed as he entered the sixth Les Schwab Tires store of the day. He was struck by the bustling activity and immaculate presentation.

The World War II veteran applied for Honor Flight San Diego and in 2021, the nonprofit took him to see the memorial honoring the war he served in.

The World War II veteran applied for Honor Flight San Diego and in 2021, the nonprofit took him to see the memorial honoring the war he served in.

A North County World War II veteran is giving back to Honor Flight San Diego in the best way he knows how.

Dream Flights takes senior military veterans on a trip in a World War II era biplane to honor their service.