Courtney Flatt
Stories
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Washington leaders try to find solutions for wolf depredations and killing of wolves
Many ranchers say it’s time to find creative ways to deal with wolf attacks on livestock. That’s what a new bill in the Washington state Senate hopes to do – to the frustration of some wildlife rights groups.
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Snake River toxic algal bloom warnings now lifted
A large algal bloom on the Snake River officially has died off. The toxic algae stretched about 30 miles along the river this past fall.
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Washington bill aims to reduce 'fast fashion' carbon emissions, pollution
Pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacture of fast fashion are growing just as fast as the industry. A new bill in Washington aims to help lessen the industry’s pollution.
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Scientists sequence Oregon whitebark pine genome to help the threatened trees
One tree in Central Oregon has helped protect iconic whitebark pine trees across the West. Scientists have sequenced the threatened tree’s genome, which helps plant more resilient trees faster.
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PNW: A pinball paradise (mostly), how a Tri-Cities man is solving the ‘inland drought’
From Seattle to Portland, many people consider the Pacific Northwest a pinball paradise. But, there just aren’t many machines in some places. That’s why one Tri-Cities man is trying to ramp up pinball pandemonium in southeastern Washington, with the help of fellow pinball fans.
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A cross-country competition to inflate Christmas cheer invades Richland
There’s a giant inflatable Yeti invasion taking over one Tri-Cities street. It’s all part of a friendly Christmas spirit competition – that you can’t miss.
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The North Pole isn’t the only place for Santa to find reindeer – they’re in Goldendale, too
With Christmas just around the corner, Santa is getting his reindeer ready. One of Saint Nick’s reindeer training grounds is in south-central Washington.
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Black bear damage permits will be available Washington commercial timber owners
Washington’s Fish and Wildlife Department can issue permits to kill black bears that damage timber – starting in 2024.
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Deadly heat waves to be more frequent, intense
New research shows stronger heat domes could happen more often as the climate changes.
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Historic agreement seen as a harbinger to Snake River dam removal
After decades of courtroom drama, a document leak and years of negotiation, federal officials agreed with six Northwest tribes to restore salmon, build-up clean energy and begin studying how to replace services the Lower Snake River dams provide.