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Feds approve plan to remove Lower Klamath dams

KLAMATH, Calif. — The dams are coming down. After decades of planning, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has…

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Air pollution monitoring to increase in 2 Oregon communities

Two of Oregon’s most economically disadvantaged and racially diverse communities — one in northeast Portland and the other…

Agriculture

Ocean Spray lawsuit settled

The cranberry market is dominated by a single processor: Ocean Spray. Many growers and industry experts tread lightly…

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Scientists: Let’s test removing salmon-eating seals, sea lions

SEATTLE — Washington will need to lethally remove seals and sea lions and watch what happens to learn…

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Idaho Wolf Board, Fish and Game to collar more wolves

BOISE — The Idaho Wolf Depredation Control Board at its meeting Tuesday, Nov. 22, voted to pay USDA…

Northwest

Pacific gray whale population drops 40%

Scientists are investigating the causes of a nearly 40% decline in the Pacific gray whales that pass along…

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Researchers to study climate change impact on Dungeness crab

NEWPORT — A $4.2 million federal grant will help scientists and fishery managers better understand how climate change…

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Solar projects progress over Yakima County’s protest

YAKIMA — The Washington Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council has fast-tracked the side-by-side High Top and Ostrea solar…

Northwest

Three Kennewick teens charged with first-degree murder in Walla Walla County

WALLA WALLA — Two Kennewick teenagers have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in Walla Walla County…

Northwest

Walla Walla City Council narrows focus in city manager search to one candidate

After two separate executive sessions at a Walla Walla City Council special work session Friday — in which…

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