Courtney Flatt
Stories
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Environment
Low snow to snowmageddon: January dumps gave needed bump to region's lagging snowpack
At the start of 2020, the situation looked dismal. After a dry start to the season, Washington and Oregon had less than half the amount of snow they’d normally see in the mountains.
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Where Have All The Wolverines Gone? Apparently Not On The Endangered Species List
Wolverines are the largest members of the weasel family, but they look more like small bears with bushy tails. Conservation groups say the animals need...
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Energy Storage Project On Upper Columbia Brings Jobs — And Concerns From Colville Tribes
A new energy storage project is in the works near eastern Washington’s Chief Joseph Dam on the Columbia River. The project is expected to bring...
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In Southeastern Washington, Digging Into The Past To Find Fault Signs Of Future Shaking
Just off the highway near Washington’s Tri-Cities, 20 miles southeast of Pasco, Steve Angster steps into a giant trench. In it, the U.S. Geological...
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Environment
Another Settlement Reached Over Columbia And Snake River Dams Leaking Oil
Operators at Chief Joseph Dam in eastern Washington will now have to reduce pollution from oil spills that leak into the Columbia River. That’s after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently reached a settlement with Columbia Riverkeeper.
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Another Settlement Reached Over Columbia And Snake River Dams Leaking Oil
Operators at Chief Joseph Dam in eastern Washington will now have to reduce pollution from oil spills that leak into the Columbia River. That’s after...
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Environment
Oh, Deer! Washington Officials Warn Of Increased Vehicle Collisions During Mating Season
Driving down a dark road in the Northwest can be dangerous this time of year. There are more deer-vehicle collisions as it gets dark earlier and as deer start to move in a little more differently than normal during mating season.
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Environment
Washington Dam Managers Say Their Big Concrete Structures Are Earthquake Ready
If you live at the foot of a dam – or downriver – you may wonder what could happen if an earthquake rumbled nearby. Dam managers say it’s something they’re constantly watching, but major shaking east of the Cascades shouldn’t cause too much damage.
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Northwest Indigenous Leaders Call For Removal Of 3 Lower Columbia River Dams
The Yakama Nation is calling for the removal of three lower Columbia River dams — Bonneville, The Dalles and John Day — in an effort to save salmon and...
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Environment
Northwest Indigenous Leaders Call For Removal Of 3 Lower Columbia River Dams
Yakama Nation called for the removal of three lower Columbia River dams this week on Indigenous Peoples Day.