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Simpson Plan for Snake River Dams, Salmon Restoration Shows Promise With Supporters, Critics
In the wake of U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson’s recent proposal to breach dams on the Snake River in the pursuit of saving Northwest salmon, many of the stakeholders play a role. Read the full article: Simpson Plan for Snake River…
‘Risky Proposition.’ Can $33 Billion Make Up for Loss of Snake River Dams? Tri-Cities Groups Leery
A new proposal to tear down the 4 Lower Snake River dams has people agreeing on one thing — the dams’ value to the Northwest region. Read the full article: ‘Risky Proposition.’ Can $33 Billion Make Up for Loss of…
Rep. Simpson Proposal Calls for Breaching 4 Lower Snake River Dams
In a bid to recover Snake River salmon and end decades of conflict, U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson is proposing a $33 billion infrastructure and community investment strategy that would breach the 4 lower Snake River dams and reorder much of…
This GOP Congressman Wants To Remove 4 Dams To Save Idaho’s Salmon. It’ll Cost Billions.
An Idaho Republican congressman wants to end the salmon wars by removing select hydroelectric dams, replacing the electricity lost, and paying communities and businesses. To learn about hydroelectric dams visit our Hydro 101 page. Read the full article: This GOP…
Northwest RiverPartners Considers US Rep. Simpson Proposal To Overhaul the Region’s Energy Infrastructure; Urges Caution & a More Circumspect Approach
Advocacy Group Advises Further Examination of Critical Issues Impacting NW Communities US Rep. Mike Simpson (R – Idaho) has started discussions about a multi-billion dollar proposal that could dramatically change the way electricity is provided and goods are delivered across…
North’s Rebecca Armstrong Talks Ways To Keep Portland Strong
PBJ Interview: North’s Rebecca Armstrong talks ways to keep Portland strong. Read the full article: North’s Rebecca Armstrong Talks Ways To Keep Portland Strong
Hydropower Needs to Have a Place in Our Clean Energy Vision
The Puget Sound region receives roughly half of its electricity from hydropower, writes Kurt Miller, and dams lead the way producing 90%… Read the full article: Hydropower Needs to Have a Place in Our Clean Energy Vision
Ocean Conditions Affect Idaho Salmon
I appreciate the guest column by Mr. Bert Bowler from December 15 and his concern for the health of Idaho salmon populations. Northwest … Read the full article: Ocean conditions affect Idaho salmon
Clallam Public Utility District OKs Membership Dues After Debate
Port Angeles — Clallam County Public Utility District commissioners have approved membership dues after debating annual payments to Northwest RiverPartners and the county’s Economic Development Council. Read the full article: Clallam Public Utility District OKs Membership Dues After Debate
Hairston Appointed BPA Administrator
Bonneville Power Administration acting administrator and CEO John Hairston will officially assume the top job at the federal power marketing agency, the U.S. Read the full article: Hairston Appointed BPA Administrator