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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Moses Lake man dies in rollover crash near Vantage Bridge
May 31—A 29-year-old Moses Lake man died after losing control on a turn on Interstate 90 and State Route 26, rolling the car Saturday near the Vantage Bridge on the Columbia River, according to the Washington State Patrol. At about 9:10 a.m., Dakota A. Lazier was driving a 2014 Toyota Camry east on I-90 on the ramp from westbound State Route 26, according to a WSP news release. He failed to negotiate a right-hand curve and went off the road, rolled and came to rest down an embankment. Lazier, who was not wearing a seat belt, died at the scene.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
‘You can see clumps': Watch out for new toxic algae, deadly for dogs, in Columbia River
PORTLAND, Ore. () — Public health officials are warning the public about a new type of toxic algae in the Columbia River that can be deadly to animals. This new algae has so far been found along the moving body of water that is the Columbia River, considered an unusual setting compared to where other algae are commonly found. Students stage walkout after cut to theater program Officials said after eating this new form of toxic algae. That's why public health officials say to be extra cautious as the weather gets warmer. Dr. Alan Melnick with Clark County Public Health is warning dog owners to be on the lookout for this new form of toxic algae. 'We became aware of this new algae, these benthic mats, basically last fall when we had a dog death after being exposed to these benthic algae mats,' Melnick said. Melnick said another dog also died after consuming this algae last year. 'They're found in moving bodies of water,' Melnick said. 'And they don't have the same appearance, they're actually below the surface. The water will look really clear but underneath there are these mats of algae.' The mats are usually slimy, smelly and can range in color. Valurie Kashchenko didn't even bring her pup fishing with her today. 'I don't feel comfortable bringing my dog to any body of water right now,' she said. 'I mean, you can see clumps of it coming up on the shore. And even the places I go to fish, my line gets tangled up in it, there's just so much of it, there's just so much of it, I'm scared if my dog goes out there and ingests it, something bad is going to happen.' 'Plan ahead' for OR 217 SB lane closures this weekend Kashchenko and public health officials have the same advice for people and their pets hitting the Columbia this summer. 'Just be very cautious, if you see any warning signs just watch them very carefully, and it's always okay to just be extra cautious,' Kashchenko said. Public health officials also said people could have a reaction to the algae — they get a tingly, burning sensation. Clark County public health officials said to keep an eye on younger children getting in the water as well. And if a child is suspected of being in contact with the algae, they should see a doctor. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Free family-friendly concert series returns to Richland for the summer
There are some telltale signs of summer in Tri-Cities, like the Columbia River filling up with boats and the mountains becoming covered with hikers. As temperatures rise, the number of local events to choose from expands significantly. In summertime, Tri-Cities becomes bustling with things to do, especially live music. There are multiple festivals planned in the coming months, as well as several concert series lasting all summer. Multiple concert series start in late May, including the longest-standing Live@5 concert series, which begins May 29. Entering its 21st year, just one year ahead of the Thunder on the Island concert series, Live@5 is a community favorite for family-friendly entertainment. It is presented by Stephens Media Group, a digital media company that runs six Tri-Cities radio stations, with Yakima Federal Savings and Loan as the primary sponsor, according to a recent news release. The Live@5 concert series provides free music at John Dam Plaza every Thursday through summer. Here's this year's lineup: May 29 - Backroads June 5 - Englewood Heights June 12 - Groove Principal June 19 - Stoney Lonesome June 26 - Badlandz July 3 - The Knockdowns July 10 - Fat Fox July 17 - Time Machine July 24 - Stompin'Ground July 31 - Queen's Gate Aug 7 - Joel Gibson Jr. Music starts at 5 p.m. and is completely free. Local businesses will have tables set up, so attendees can support various Tri-Cities vendors while enjoying the music, but no purchases are necessary. This year, the beer garden is hosted by The Emerald of Siam. With owner Dara Quinn launching Emerald Spark Events with her business partner Alicia Cullison, the popular Richland restaurant is able to take its mobile bar setup to more events than ever this year. The Emerald also provides drinks at the Thunder on the Island concert series on Clover Island, which has free concerts on Wednesdays and paid shows on Sundays. Food trucks will also be onsite, so you can head to the park straight after work for dinner, drinks and live music. If you're bringing kids, Knockerball Tri-Cities is hosting a children's Fun Zone, said the release from Yakima Federal Savings and Loan. 'Live@5 has proven to be that rare kind of event that brings together people and families from across the Tri-Cities to enjoy a night out in a beautiful park setting — with great food, drinks, local vendors, and the best music the region has to offer,' Dan Manella, the Stephens Media Group general manager, said in the release.
New York Times
13-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
A Crucial River Treaty Is Tangled in Trump's Feud With Canada
Caught up in the tariff spat between the United States and Canada is a little-known treaty that shapes the lives of millions of Americans and Canadians. The 60-year-old treaty governs the water rushing down the Columbia River, which snakes from British Columbia through Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon, and provides the single largest source of hydropower in the United States. But parts of the treaty expired around the U.S. presidential election. Negotiators were still weeks away from completing the details of an updated version of the treaty when President Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s term ended. Then a decade of talks crashed into President Trump's hostility toward Canada. He called Canada the '51st state,' slapped tariffs on Canadian exports and fixated on tapping its water as a 'very big faucet.' In a contentious call in February with Canada's prime minister at the time, Justin Trudeau, Mr. Trump included the treaty among the ways he said Canada had taken advantage of the United States. The implication was clear: The treaty could become a bargaining chip in a broader negotiation to remake the relationship between the two counties. Cross-Border Water The Columbia River Basin has dozens of dams that produce electricity, providing the single largest source of hydropower in the United States. Four additional dams were built as a result of a 60-year-old treaty to provide flood control downstream in America. BRITISH COLUMBIA Mica Dam Duncan Dam CANADA Keenleyside Dam UNITED STATES Libby Dam Seattle Columbia R. Wash. Mont. Portland IDAHO Ore. Wyo. Columbia River Basin 100 MILES Mica Dam 200 MILES BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA Duncan Dam Keenleyside Dam UNITED STATES Seattle Libby Dam Columbia R. Mont. Wash. Portland IDAHO Ore. Wyo. Columbia River Basin By The New York Times Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mr. Trump turned down the heat during their meeting at the White House last week. But the Trump administration has made even treaties with benefits for both sides feel like a negotiation on the edge of a knife. Mr. Trump's erratic trade policies have thrown uncertainty into the future of the Pacific Northwest, creating new worries around everything from electricity to flood control. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
E&E News
12-05-2025
- Business
- E&E News
Bonneville Power finalizes decision to join Western market
The largest electricity supplier in the Pacific Northwest on Friday finalized its decision to join a market being formed by Arkansas-based Southwest Power Pool, rather than one out of California. The choice by the Bonneville Power Administration — a federal agency that distributes hydropower from the Columbia River Basin — sets the stage for the West to be bifurcated between two day-ahead markets after decades of trying to organize the region. Joining SPP's Markets+ operation will allow BPA to buy and sell power on a day-ahead market with a wider footprint of trading partners. In a letter Friday announcing the decision, BPA Administrator and CEO John Hairston said the decision 'offers an opportunity to ensure a reliable, abundant and affordable energy supply for consumers in the Northwest.' Advertisement A broader day-ahead market is expected to lower costs and increase reliability by offering participants a larger pool of resources to buy from. It is also likely to boost low-cost renewable power.
