Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Oregon/Washington Litigation Represents a ‘Hidden Tax’ on Electricity, Increased Threat of Blackouts (Northwest Public Power Association)

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NWPPA Calls for Course Correction, Transparency from Oregon and Washington December 16, 2025 (VANCOUVER, WASH.) - -  The US Department of Ju...
Monday, December 8, 2025

Pacific Northwest Residents Worried About Electricity Costs More Than Climate Change, According to Recent Polling (Northwest RiverPartners)

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New survey shows people concerned about rising energy costs and strongly support our region’s hydroelectric system December 8, 2025 (VANCOUV...
Monday, August 25, 2025

Guest Essay: BPA’s approach to salmon deserves credit, not criticism (Seattle Times, WA - Via The Energy News Feed)

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Aug. 21, 2025 at 3:31 pm The Bonneville Power Administration’s leadership and investment in salmon recovery have helped the Columbia Basin...
Monday, May 12, 2025

U.S. DOE Secretary Expresses Support for the Lower Snake River Dams (Northwest Public Power Association)

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(WASHINGTPN, DC) - - In response to a question from Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) at a May 7 budget hearing, Department of Energy Secretary Ch...

BPA Safe From Additional Staffing Cuts, DOE’s Wright Tells House Committee (Northwest Public Power Association)

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(WASHINGTON, DC) - - At a May 7 budget hearing Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright told the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Ene...
Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Update on WAPA’s Project Work & Workforce Capacity from the Administrator & Chief Executive Officer (Western Area Power Administration)

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  Dear Customers and Partners, I want to personally thank you for your continued support and partnership as WAPA navigates one of the most...
Wednesday, April 9, 2025

NOAA Staffing Cuts Threaten Years of Salmon Harvests (NY Times)

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In Washington, where salmon is a multibillion dollar industry, government staff terminations and budget freezes may put salmon production at...