climate change

Health officials plan to continue monitoring the Columbia River in the Tri-Cities after they found harmful algae in the water.

In Washington state, climate change is expected to bring lower stream flows, warmer winter temperatures and less snowpack in lower elevations. That’s according to a presentation from the state’s climatologist.

Sockeye numbers are coming in stronger for the Yakima River. That’s months after construction crews in the Tri-Cities removed a land-bridge. It caused the mouth of the river to stagnate.

A draft water supply forecast predicts that in the future, the Columbia Basin will have less water available in the summer and early fall.

Bigger solar farms could make their way into Yakima County. Commissioners are considering updates that would allow solar panels on specific agricultural land.

A hydro project that could store enough energy to power most homes in Seattle just got the go-ahead from the federal government. Developers say it will help the Northwest meet its carbon-free energy goals.

Washington state officials have issued a correction after they were caught exaggerating the benefits of state spending to curb climate change.

A plan to add back-up power to a hospital in south-central Washington could be back on track. A judge ordered the federal government to give back grants to hundreds of projects that reduce natural disaster risks.

A narrow, man-made causeway in the Tri-Cities leads to an island that’s popular with local walkers, anglers and birders. But, construction crews are preparing to remove that causeway.

Demolition of a controversial land bridge in the Tri-Cities is expected to start next month.