Courtney Flatt
Northwest Public Radio-
In the Tri-Cities, a forum recently drew mostly people who want to keep the Lower Snake River dams in place. They raised some lesser-discussed concerns during the discussion.
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The new agreement will help manage the waterways for the next 20 years, with an emphasis on ecosystem improvement and collaboration with U.S. tribes and Canadian First Nations.
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A team of 20 scientists and engineers wanted to see just how well their collie-sized, four-legged robot could handle various terrains, including terrains found in space.
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As the water heats up, you might start to see lakes – and sometimes rivers – close because of toxic algal blooms. The blooms can make people sick and kill pets. But, a Central Washington team hopes they can solve the problem.
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Washington will have to develop renewable energy projects to meet its carbon-free goals. A lot of that development will likely happen in rural areas. That’s why the state wants to hear from rural residents.
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A new oral history project documents the experiences of the queer community in the Walla Walla Valley over the last 50 years. It's called 'Sweeter Than the Onions: Stories of Queer Resilience in Walla Walla.'
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A historic tree in Thurston County could soon meet its end. A group of advocates are trying to save the Davis Meeker Garry oak in Tumwater, Washington, after the city deemed the tree unsafe.
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In a recent heated committee hearing on Capitol Hill, U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, argued against bringing grizzly bears to the North Cascades.
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A month in and the largest warehouse fire in the Tri-Cities is still smoldering, kicking up plumes of potentially toxic smoke.
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Turn on your TV, and you might spot some Northwesterners competing in cooking contests, quiz shows and traveling races.