Courtney Flatt
Stories
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Crime
Tri-Cities advocates fighting human trafficking work to slow crime during busiest summer weekend
As the Tri-Cities gears up for boat races – one of the biggest events of the year – local human trafficking advocates are gearing up to help. This is the first year that local resource centers are trying a new tactic.
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Drought conditions lead to several new, large fires in WA, OR
The Northwest is dealing with several new, large fires. However, lightning has started fewer fires this season, according to the Washington Department of Natural Resources.
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Crews keep Newell Road Fire from reaching solar farm, landfill
A fire in south-central Washington has threatened renewable energy projects, livestock and wildlife, and a major landfill for the state.
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Groups plan to sue to remove Snake River dams over hot water troubles for salmon
Several groups say the Snake River dams are making the river too hot for sockeye salmon. Now, they’re planning to sue the federal government.
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Environment
A blossoming success: federal protections removed for a once-threatened NW prairie flower
A once-rare flowering prairie plant has recovered enough in Washington and Oregon to be removed from the federal Endangered Species List.
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Tribes celebrate as lamprey make a comeback
Pacific lamprey are returning to the Columbia River in record numbers. That’s boosting tribal efforts to help the fish, which are a big part of some tribe’s histories.
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Mullet Mania: Northwest kids compete in national Mullet competition
It’s mullet-mania across the Northwest. Kids and adults from Winthrop, Washington, to Junction City, Oregon, are showing off their style and bold haircuts to raise money for Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors.
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Biologists prepare for a possible northern pike invasion beyond Grand Coulee Dam
Northern pike have massive, toothy jaws and even bigger appetites. The invasive fish have been known to even chomp down on bats and ducks. So, it’s no wonder biologists are worried about salmon – and the billions of dollars that have been poured into their recovery.
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Where should solar projects go in Washington state?
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Solar development maps: where is there less conflict?
As more wind and solar farms come online, it could be harder to find places to build that won’t upset wildlife advocates, farmers, ranchers or nearby communities.