Courtney Flatt
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Environment
Northwest Tribes Call For Removal Of Lower Columbia River Dams
The Yakama Nation called Monday for the removal of three lower Columbia River dams, in an effort to save salmon and preserve First Nations’ culture.
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Environment
450 pounds. 4-inch claws. Fears voiced at public meeting about grizzly reintroduction
It’s been four years since the federal government initially started asking Washington residents whether they’d like to see more grizzly bears brought into the state. And still, the heated debate continues.
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Environment
Washington Firefighter Dies From Injuries Sustained During Labor Day Weekend Fire
A Washington firefighter who was badly burned while fighting a fire over Labor Day weekend has died from his injuries. Christian Johnson, 55, had been flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after suffering burns over more than half of his body.
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Environment
Inslee Calls On State Wildlife Agency To 'Significantly Reduce' Lethal Wolf Actions
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is asking state wildlife officials to “significantly reduce” the killing of wolves involved in livestock conflicts. In a letter to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind, Inslee asked that the state increase efforts to change guidelines that dictate when a wolf can be lethally removed.
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Environment
Controversial Biofuels Project Gets Lease On Lower Columbia River
A port on the Lower Columbia River has approved a controversial lease for a biofuels project. The county says it will bring jobs to the area.Some environmental groups are concerned about previous deals-gone-bad by the project’s backers.
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Environment
Washington Ranchers Push To Create Fire Fighting Teams In 'No Man's Lands'
It was a hot, dry summer afternoon when Molly Linville glanced out her front windows and noticed a rare storm pushing down the narrow valley where she raises cattle. Then came five lightning strikes in quick succession. And five plumes of smoke. She thought things would be OK. She was wrong.
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Environment
Wolf meetings canceled after threats of violence
Threats of violence have caused Washington officials to cancel a series of in-person informational wolf management meetings.
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Fuel Producers, Consumers Take Sides On Washington's Debate Over Lower-Carbon Transportation
Washington lawmakers are developing a low carbon fuels standard. If signed into law, new rules would limit the amount of carbon coming out of car and truck tailpipes. Backers say it’s necessary to combat climate change. Critics say it will increase the price at the pump.
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Bird Advocates Question Raven-Killing Plans To Protect Sage Grouse
Deep in Oregon’s sagebrush country, there’s one county with an abundance of ravens. Biologists say those ravens like to eat sage grouse eggs, and they’ve come up with plans to take care of the raven problem. That’s got bird advocates questioning whether killing one bird for the sake of another is the right move.
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Genetically Engineered Salmon Swim Closer To Store Shelves, Concerning Tribes And Food Groups
Genetically engineered salmon are one step closer to winding up on store shelves, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration lifted an import ban. It’s a move that’s concerning to tribes, food groups and environmentalists.