Study says plans needed to replace Snake River dams power generation Now’s the time to begin planning ways to replace Washington’s four Lower Snake River dams with a mix of renewable energy projects, according to a report released by the advocacy group NW Energy Coalition. Courtney Flatt
Politics WA Rep. Newhouse says US must 'do all it can' to avert global crisis in Ukraine Members of Washington state's Congressional delegation are calling for a severe, response against Russia. But what does that really mean? Katie Campbell Angela King
Business Major oil companies pull out of once-promising Russia Announcements from Shell and BP will further hit Russia's tanking economy — and batter its image as a go-to place for oil and gas investments. Peter Granitz
Business Explaining why natural gas plays such a big role in the Russia-Ukraine crisis As much as 40% of Europe's natural gas supply comes from Russia, a reliance that puts U.S. allies like Germany in a jam when it comes to finding a sanctions solution to the crisis. Becky Sullivan Jackie Northam
Environment VIDEO: Runaway tanker rolls free for 15 miles near Walla Walla, hitting 50 mph Federal officials have launched an investigation into a runaway train car that rolled out of control for 15 miles near Walla Walla, Washington, on Tuesday. John Ryan
Environment Seattle's 'green' power violates salmon's legal rights, tribe says It’s one of the more unusual plaintiffs you’ll see in a lawsuit: Tsuladxʷ. That’s the Lushootseed word for salmon. John Ryan
Environment Shoreline nixes natural gas in climate change move, but not all is snuffed out The Shoreline City Council unanimously approved a new energy code on Monday that prohibits most uses of fossil fuels in new buildings. John Ryan
Environment New bus fuel is 'carbon neutral,' Pierce Transit claims. It's not Tacoma-based Pierce Transit announced in November that it was switching its fleet of natural-gas buses to a different variety of the gas to help the global climate. John Ryan
Environment Tacoma liquid gas plant gets go-ahead from state pollution board A controversial liquified natural gas plant on the Tacoma waterfront has gotten the final go-ahead from the state’s Pollution Control Hearings Board. John Ryan
Environment More renewable energy, less energy efficiency in new power plan People don’t usually think much about where their power comes from, as long as the power is available when they need it. Power officials say environmental considerations have them seeking input on a new regional power plan. Courtney Flatt
