Courtney Flatt
Stories
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Pollution causing problems for nighttime pollinators
Car exhaust at night is drowning out flower scents – a big problem for little insects. That’s according to a new study from the University of Washington.
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Dissolving library districts is a hot topic, WA bill could make it harder to do
A bill that would make it more difficult to dissolve a library district in Washington state is making its way through the legislature.
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Environment
Controversial energy project moves closer to breaking ground
A controversial energy project in south central Washington is one step closer to breaking ground. A federal commission released its final environmental review for the Goldendale Pumped Storage Energy Project – to the consternation of several tribes and environmental groups.
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Environment
Pneumonia sickens, kills Hells Canyon bighorn sheep
Bighorn sheep in Hells Canyon are turning up sick with pneumonia after more than five years without an outbreak of the potentially fatal disease. In an unfortunate turn, biologists said, the highly contagious illness could have spread because the herd was doing so well.
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Environment
Largest proposed wind farm in WA slashed in half, firefighting issues are part of the problem
A controversial wind farm that was set to be the largest in Washington has been slashed nearly in half. The project developer said the new restrictions could be bad for renewable energy development around the state.
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Washington state bill could change how rural communities can close a library
After a rural library district was at risk of being dissolved last year, Washington lawmakers are debating how that process could be improved – and not leave people out of the vote.
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Politics
Washington bill creates civil fines, could reduce illegal dumping
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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.