How Lummi Nation's Treaty Stand Beat Big Coal
May 17, 2016
WA-based writer Ralph Schwartz, in a guest piece for the Sightline Institute, gives a stirring account of how Lummi Nation stood up against Big Coal to defend their treaty fishing rights--and won.
Railroad: Washington Worst-Case Oil Spill Could Cost $775 million
May 17, 2016
If an oil train derailed in Washington and dumped most of its cargo, cleanup costs could exceed $775 million, according to documents BNSF Railway Co. provided to the state.
U.S. Denies Permit for Coal Terminal in Washington State
May 11, 2016
The coal industry, shaken by dropping global demand and tighter air quality regulations, took another major hit on Monday.
Senate Approves Bill to Study Oil Train Derailment Training
May 10, 2016
Oil by rail safety has been a major issue for lawmakers and regulators.
Army Corps Upholds Lummi Nation Treaty Rights, denies Coal Permit at Cherry Point
May 9, 2016
The proposed Gateway Pacific coal terminal has been defeated after a needed permit was denied.
Coal Trains Mean Coal Dust - Period
May 4, 2016
Given the coal export industry's designs on the Northwest, it is important for residents to know more about the coal dust hazard.
Fundraising Battle Over Bottled Water in Gorge Nearly Tied
May 4, 2016
A May 17 vote in Hood River County could put an end to a proposed Nestle bottled water plant in the Columbia River Gorge.
Oregon Senators Introduce Resolution Honoring Historic Highway Centennial
March 2, 2016
View from the Historic Columbia River Highway, just east of Crown Point. (Photo: Mark McConnell)