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Major Gorge energy development gets fed go-ahead

Yakama Nation leaders continue to oppose pumped hydropower storage project in Klickitat County

Jan 28, 2026
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Major Gorge energy development gets fed go-ahead

Yakama Nation leaders continue to oppose pumped hydropower storage project

Jan 28, 2026
5-minute read

UPDATE: Wood biomass project in Wash. put on hold

The Drax Group had proposed using regional wood products to help fuel overseas power plants

Jan 7, 2026
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UPDATE: Wood biomass project in Wash. put on hold

The Drax Group had proposed using regional wood products to

Jan 7, 2026
1-minute read

This new innovation could make solar farms more wildlife friendly

In southern Oregon, the massive Diamond Solar Project will be part of a trending design and construction style

Nov 25, 2025
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This new innovation could make solar farms more wildlife friendly

In southern Oregon, the massive Diamond Solar Project will be

Nov 25, 2025
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EXCLUSIVE: Wash. Data Center Workgroup won’t recommend clean energy requirement

The governor’s committee is ready to report on the future of the new industry with unprecedented energy-sucking capacity

Nov 18, 2025
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EXCLUSIVE: Wash. Data Center Workgroup won’t recommend clean energy requirement

The governor’s committee is ready to report on the future

Nov 18, 2025
12-minute read

Super Hot Rocks could power data centers in central Oregon

Enhanced Geothermal Systems are breaking new ground. How deep can they go in the quest to satisfy AI?

Nov 5, 2025
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Super Hot Rocks could power data centers in central Oregon

Enhanced Geothermal Systems are breaking new ground. How deep can

Nov 5, 2025
3-minute read

Hanford wants to lease toxic nuclear site for solar energy but releases scant details

Environmental groups say the plan fails to address serious concerns. The federal government isn’t saying much of anything

Aug 21, 2025
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Hanford wants to lease toxic nuclear site for solar energy but releases scant details

Environmental groups say the plan fails to address serious concerns.

Aug 21, 2025
8-minute read

Can eastern Oregon become a hotbed of geothermal energy?

BLM is auctioning land in Malheur County for geothermal development. Sagebrush, steppe and grassland ecosystems are involved

Jul 9, 2025
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Can eastern Oregon become a hotbed of geothermal energy?

BLM is auctioning land in Malheur County for geothermal development.

Jul 9, 2025
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Proposed pipeline would cut through roadless area in Caribou-Targhee National Forest

A Wyoming energy company says it needs to move natural gas through habitat used by grizzlies, lynx and sage grouse

May 29, 2025
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Proposed pipeline would cut through roadless area in Caribou-Targhee National Forest

A Wyoming energy company says it needs to move natural

May 29, 2025
4-minute read

Are we ready for an underwater power line in the Columbia River?

Permitting for the Cascade Renewable Transmission Project has hit a snag. Developers say it’s a minor hitch

Mar 27, 2025
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Are we ready for an underwater power line in the Columbia River?

Permitting for the Cascade Renewable Transmission Project has hit a

Mar 27, 2025
13-minute read

BPA ready to join new Southwest energy market

Critics denounce a BPA draft decision to leave the Western energy market, possibly threatening renewables growth at home

Mar 13, 2025
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BPA ready to join new Southwest energy market

Critics denounce a BPA draft decision to leave the Western

Mar 13, 2025
8-minute read

Remembering John Harrison: Energy authority

For more than three decades, the Washington writer kept the public informed about the driving environmental issue of the times

Feb 10, 2025
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Remembering John Harrison: Energy authority

For more than three decades, the Washington writer kept the

Feb 10, 2025
3-minute read

Largest solar power farm in US coming to Oregon

The Sunstone Solar Project will cover more than 14 square miles and feature almost 4 million solar panels

Dec 26, 2024
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Largest solar power farm in US coming to Oregon

The Sunstone Solar Project will cover more than 14 square

Dec 26, 2024
4-minute read

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