Courtney Flatt
Stories
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One Idea To Remove Snake River Dams May Be Dead In The Water As Inslee And Murray Say They Oppose It
A wide-ranging proposal to save wild salmon by removing the four Lower Snake River dams may be dead in the water. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Sen....
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Environment
Even in the bright of day, a solar-powered 'nightmare'
You can see Mount Adams rising from the horizon on a grassy hilltop on Amy Hanson’s land. Farms reach out in most directions. Homes dot the landscape.
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Washington Joins Oregon, California, British Columbia In Passing Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
Changes may soon arrive at a gas pump near you thanks to new fuel standards that just landed on Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk. The state’s new fuel...
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Northwest’s Iconic Salmon Face Tough Conditions During Ocean Journey
Ocean conditions can be integral to salmon survival. And in 2021, the Pacific Northwest’s iconic fish will face a mixed bag: some good and some bad...
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Washington State Parks Commission Changes Plan On Navy Usage For SEAL Training
Changes to a plan that would allow covert Navy training at certain Washington State Parks are further angering some park goers. Last month, the State...
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Washington Approves More SEAL Training In State Parks, But Not As Much As Navy Requested
Washington state has approved a request to use multiple Washington state parks to train Navy SEALs. But the move Thursday came with significant...
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Washington salmon 'teetering on the brink of extinction'
Salmon in Washington state are "teetering on the brink of extinction" according to a new report.
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Report Lays Out Bleak Picture For Northwest Salmon 'Teetering On The Brink Of Extinction'
Washington’s salmon are “teetering on the brink of extinction,” according to a new report. It says the state must change how it’s responding to climate...
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Wolves To Lose Federal Protection In Washington And Oregon, Conservation Groups Vow A Fight
The federal government says it will remove endangered species protections for gray wolves in the Lower 48. The move will reduce protections for the...
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The Fight Over Snake River Dams Is Likely Going Back To Court
The fight over salmon and dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers could be headed back to the courtroom. Conservation and fishing groups say the federal...