Courtney Flatt
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Richland, WA, United States
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Tiny parasite found in Northwest bighorn sheep lambs
A new study has identified the tiny parasite that’s causing stillbirths of bighorn lambs in the Northwest. → Read More
No bones about it: Students seek a Washington state dinosaur designation
If Washington students get their way, the state soon will have an official dinosaur. → Read More
Spiders, scorpions, Pacific lamprey: kids – and adults – get a peak into Washington’s wild side
Jevencia Marshall, 2, peers into a tank of juvenile lamprey at the Creep at the Reach event Friday. CREDIT: Courtney Flatt, Northwest News Network. LISTEN (RUNTIME: 1:00) READ As a… Continue Reading Spiders, scorpions, Pacific lamprey: kids – and adults – get a peak into Washington’s wild side → Read More
Wildlife officials confirm 6 wolf poisonings in northeastern Washington
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking for the public’s help to find who poisoned six wolves in northeastern Washington. → Read More
Lamprey Swim Past Oregon’s Soda Springs Dam, After 10 Years Of Waiting
Two Pacific lamprey have made history. The eel-like fish have made it past the Soda Springs Dam on Oregon’s North Umpqua River. Continue Reading Lamprey Swim Past Oregon’s Soda Springs Dam, After 10 Years Of Waiting → Read More
Report to Washington State Parks Commission shows barriers for Black people outdoors
The Washington State Parks Commission says it wants more Black community members to enjoy the outdoors. → Read More
Pacific Northwest’s freshwater mussels now ‘screaming’ for help
Almost every population of Northwest freshwater mussels is declining. Researchers hope to figure out what’s going on so they can save these keystone species. → Read More
Washington’s spring black bear hunt won’t happen in 2022
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission voted 5-4 not to approve the 2022 spring black bear hunt. → Read More
Salmon Release In Hangman Creek 'a great thing' For Coeur d'Alene Tribe
A line of people pass buckets of summer chinook salmon to be released into Hangman Creek Read Courtney Flatt/Northwest News NetworkCoeur d’ Alene tribal members Bobbie White (left) and Vince Peone get ready to release young summer chinook salmon into Hangman Creek. A recent salmon release near Spokane will change nearly a century without salmon… Continue Reading Salmon Release In Hangman Creek… → Read More
Black bears are the target of debate in Washington, again
Black bears again may be the targets of spring hunters in Washington. After a tied vote at the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission in November, the spring black bear hunt was postponed. Now, commissioners are reconsidering whether to reinstate the 2022 season. → Read More
Conservation groups want Washington forests managed ‘for all the people’
At a Washington state Supreme Court hearing, conservation groups argued state forest managers should log fewer trees. → Read More
Poll finds many Washington voters support removing Snake River dams
A new poll supported by environmental groups found Washington voters West and East of the Cascades support dam removal. → Read More
More renewable energy, less energy efficiency in new Northwest power plan
The draft Northwest Power Plan is dramatically different from previous versions. People can comment on the plan through Nov. 19. → Read More
Ferruginous hawks in Washington deemed endangered
The number of ferruginous hawks in Washington continues to decline. The birds face multiple threats, including wildfires, urban sprawl and loss of prey. → Read More
Hot salmon: Heat wave brings concern over river-water temperatures
Warmer waters can spell bad news for salmon, especially if the temperatures stay warm for long periods of time. → Read More
Washington joins Oregon, California, B.C. in passing low-carbon fuel standard
Changes may soon arrive at a gas pump near you thanks to new fuel standards that just landed on Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk. → Read More
Public invited to comment on environmental review of Washington’s Eightmile Dam
The environmental review of a 90-year-old dam in Central Washington’s Alpine Lakes Wilderness will start soon. Eightmile Dam is considered a threat to people and property downstream near Leavenworth. → Read More
When will smoke clear out of Northwest skies? Not as soon as we’d all hoped
The weather didn’t pan out as forecasters had hoped. That means smoke should stick around until the end of this week. And, it’s not only the skies that are choked with the unhealthy levels of smoke. → Read More
Washington And Oregon State Parks Close Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
You’ll have to put off your favorite hike on Washington public lands for at least two weeks. The closure includes trails, water access sites and wildlife areas. → Read More
January Snow Gave Needed Bump To Northwest's Snowpack
The year started off with Washington and Oregon snowpack well behind schedule. What a difference a month made. → Read More