NEWS and FEATURES
A FUEL BREAK PROJECT NEAR MOUNT HOOD COULD REMOVE OLD-GROWTH, CRITICS SAY
Lack of hi-res data is at the core of a challenge to a logging project conservationists say could cause unnecessary damage
February 13, 2025
THE FOREST SERVICE IS USING THE THREAT OF WILDFIRES TO MEET TIMBER TARGETS
The agency has sought to minimize environmental oversight and used authorities critics say incentivize the logging of older trees
Columbia Insight
February 6, 2025
THE DESCHUTES RIVER HAS TROUBLE. IS THIS PGE WATER TOWER TO BLAME?
Water temps are increasing. Insect populations are declining. Alan are blooming. A local group is pointing a finger at electric utility operations
Columbia Insight
July 4, 2024
SHOULD THE GOLDEN PAINTBRUSH HAVE BEEN DELISTED AS AN ENDANGERED SPECIES?
Key scientists who worked on the plant’s assessment say no, and they could have the numbers to prove it
Columbia Insight
June 13, 2024
HUNTERS AND ODFW AREN’T THE ONLY ONES TO BLAME FOR GEARHART ELK KILLINGS
From ‘elk selfies’ to continuing habitat encroachment, the Oregon Coast has a long way to go to address human/elk conflict
Columbia Insight
May 9, 2024
CONTROVERSIAL RETROFIT OF WALLOWA LAKE DAM WOULD ELIMINATE FISH PASSAGES
Enviros, Nez Perce and Umatilla Tribes have filed a motion to suspend the implementation of a new Oregon rule they say harms salmon
Columbia Insight
February 22, 2024
Oregon’s Drinking Water Is at Risk From Clearcutting
NASA report confirms concerns about logging in watersheds and spurs community efforts to buy them
Sierra Magazine
November 30, 2023
Could Fire Be the Solution to the East Coast’s Tick Woes?
How researchers hope to use an old technology to stop the spread of tick-borne diseases
Sierra Magazine
October 2, 2023
UPDATE: ODFW Commission sued over salmon policy change
Enviros and Nez Perce Tribe join forces in claim that board didn’t provide appropriate public notice before making significant revisions
Columbia Insight
August 31, 2023
State of Oregon keeps reasons for salmon policy change under wraps
State claims attorney-client privilege protects release of records regarding what one critic calls “a bizarre effort to distort the science”
Columbia Insight
August 31, 2023
Data center on Columbia River would nearly double town’s energy consumption
The Bonneville Power Administration has confirmed Cascade Locks mayor’s concerns about proposed new construction
Columbia Insight
March 20, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: BUSINESSMAN PROPOSING DATA CENTER ON BANKS OF COLUMBIA RIVER HAS HISTORY OF TROUBLED DEALS
City mayor says “things aren’t adding up” with deal being pursued by Port of Cascade Locks and tech startup
Columbia Insight
May 9, 2023
FISHY REVISION TO OREGON SALMON RULES SPARKS OUTCRY
A “last-minute” rule change to Oregon’s Fish Passage Law has environmentalists, Tribes and fishers concerned
Columbia Insight
Feb 20, 2023
AT CONFLUENCE OF YAKIMA AND COLUMBIA A BARRIER TO SALMON MAY FINALLY BE REMOVED
Another federal report says the Bateman Causeway needs to go. Should we believe it this time?
Columbia Insight
Feb 16, 2023
Nathan Gilles 