Pact to restore Columbia Basin salmon populations signed in White House ceremony
(The Center Square) – The Biden White House on Friday hosted a signing ceremony of the Columbia Basin River Initiative that included the governors...
Breaching Snake River dams would affect power rates, economy, Spokane Valley officials told
(The Center Square) – Spokane Valley City Council members heard a presentation Tuesday from advocates stressing the importance of reliable hydropower and economic benefits...
Op-Ed: Idaho, Wyoming take aim at local and federal agency overreach
State agencies exercise immense power. They can discipline, fine and even recommend criminal penalties for alleged rule violations. Agencies frequently use experts to interpret...
Federal judge agrees to pause litigation over Snake River dams
(The Center Square) – A judge has approved a five-year pause in litigation against the federal government over dam operations in the Lower Snake...
PNW lawmakers want faster FEMA response for wildfire victims
(The Center Square) – Three congressional members from Pacific Northwest have introduced bipartisan measures which aim to improve coordination between local, state, and federal...