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We’re Kicking Off a Photo Contest on Instagram!

April 20, 2016
Carol Winkel

Share your photos of sights around the Columbia Basin, follow us and tag your Instagram photos with #nwcouncil to tell the story of where we live and why we love it.

Taking Stock of the Solar Power Boom

April 19, 2016
Gillian Charles

Solar power has taken off in the U.S. thanks to improving technology, which has lowered the costs of photovoltaic installations for utilities and homeowners.

Hot River, Dead Salmon, Lessons Learned

April 15, 2016
John Harrison

The summer of 2015 turned brutally hot for salmon in the Columbia River. Dam and fish managers report on how last year's experience will help them prepare for future temperature emergencies.

The Mystery of Swan Lake

April 13, 2016
John Harrison

Chemical sleuthing aims to find out where unwanted walleye came from.

A boost for northern pike removal

April 13, 2016
John Harrison

Like a bad guy from the old West, northern pike are wanted: Dead

Wild fish: Some frustration, some optimism

April 06, 2016
John Harrison

Northwest state fish managers are both frustrated and optimistic about wild fish returns to the Columbia River. It depends on the species.

They're back, and they're hungry

March 23, 2016
John Harrison

Sea lions are back at Bonneville Dam to begin their annual spring salmon feast. Non-lethal hazing is under way.

Power Division Director Tom Eckman Announces Plans to Retire in July

March 15, 2016
Carol Winkel

Eckman joined the Council in 1982 and as manager of conservation resources has been at the forefront of energy efficiency development and integrated resource planning in the Northwest.

Northwest Is Producing More With Less Electricity

March 11, 2016
Carol Winkel

In a recent analysis of regional economic trends, Council economist Massoud Jourabchi described the Northwest economy as becoming increasingly more productive while using less electricity.

Forecast: Chinook Again Will Boost Salmon Numbers

March 09, 2016
John Harrison

In a word, the outlook for Columbia River salmon in 2016 is good. Not great as in some recent years, but good as in average or better for most species. Again this year, Chinook salmon will make up the bulk of the run.

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