News
Columbia River energy project rejects fast-tracked federal permit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invoked a Trump executive order to expedite the $1.5B underwater power line, but the operating company opted out.
Henry Brannan
Henry Brannan is a WSU Murrow Fellow. Brannan covers the Columbia River for The Columbian in Vancouver and The Daily News in Longview.
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Construction on new I-5 Bridge linking OR, WA could start in 2026
A longer version of this article appeared in The Columbian and The Daily News. The Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Program
News
PNW leaders warn that federal cuts could hurt salmon recovery
This article originally appeared in The Columbian. A leaked Trump administration budget proposal completely scraps a key Columbia River salmon
Environment
Columbia River spill to help salmon faces murky political waters
Every year, water is barreled along the river’s lower dams to balance electricity needs while aiding young fish. But the program’s future is uncertain.
Environment
How damming the Columbia River transformed Central Washington
The river's dams drive electricity, flood control and commercial ships, and also helped turn the desert east of the Cascades into fruitful land.