Courtney Flatt
Stories
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Turn on the TV, you might see a familiar face on reality shows
Turn on your TV, and you might spot some Northwesterners competing in cooking contests, quiz shows and traveling races.
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From Vegas to Waitsburg, classroom a new stage for former showgirl
If you went to Las Vegas in the 1980s, you might have seen dancers covered in feathers and rhinestones. A former Tropicana showgirl now lives in Waitsburg – and she’s bringing her life’s story and the lessons she’s learned to a Walla Walla classroom.
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Nerves slippery for Washington’s Ski to Sea race
In a few weeks, relay teams will race from the snowy hills of Mount Baker Ski Area to the salty waters of Bellingham Bay. But organizers have to really watch the snow.
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More grizzlies coming to the North Cascades
Grizzly bears will be brought into Washington’s North Cascades. After decades of work, the federal government decided to slowly move them in.
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Worms eating airport deicer fluid could be greener approach to airline waste
To safely fly when it’s cold out, special fluid has to be sprayed on planes. And it creates a lot of waste. So Tri-Cities airport leaders have turned to … worms.
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Washington council approves wind farm near the Tri-Cities, slashing turbine numbers
The largest proposed wind farm in Washington got a partial thumbs up on Wednesday from the state's energy siting council. The controversial project in southeastern Washington has raised concerns about ridgeline views, tribal cultural resources and endangered hawks.
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NW utilities urge region to prepare for extreme cold, following winter incidents
Some Northwest power companies came close to big problems during a cold snap this past winter. However, utility officials said they are now working to better handle plunging temperatures.
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Pickle-shaped sea creatures popping up along the NW coast, why it’s important
Scientists are studying odd, pickle-shaped sea creatures they found off the coasts of Oregon and Washington. They’re known as pyrosomes.
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Art exhibit showcases the beauty of the mighty Columbia
A new exhibit at the Maryhill Museum of Art hopes to bring the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge to the world.
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Contaminated wells near Yakima Training Center getting filter fix from the Army
The U.S. Army wants to install filters to help clean up contaminated well water in Central Washington. First, people need to fill out specific paperwork.