Fate of massive Washington aluminum plant remains unclear
Union cites “importance of preserving domestic aluminum industry” as Alcoa attempts to quash rumors of tear down
Waste Land: Where the aluminum bodies are buried in the Columbia Gorge
Although the region’s aluminum producing days are long one, the waste the industry left behind remains close
Dumps, dross and dust: Tracking aluminum waste in the Gorge
The mid-Columbia aluminum industry may be gone but area landfills still store their legacy—at what risk?
Aluminum’s legacy continues to hang over the Gorge
The Dalles’ aluminum smelter closed in 1987 but aluminum recycling and dump sites are still a concern for workers and community
Pollution from aluminum still an issue in The Dalles
"Part of why the fine was so high was because they’re supposed to up front come to us and show us they can meet the applicable emissions for the dirty charge..."