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The 12th Man Lives On
I don’t really care for football. In fact, I take issue with its non-profit status and insistence on public financing for private stadiums. But I do appreciate its contribution to a community spirit that has enlivened Seattle and the entire … Continue reading
Posted in Editorial, Energy, Landscape, Resources, Sustainability, Transportation, Water
Tagged 12th Man, activism, attitude, British Columbia, Cascadia, civics, community, culture, geography, identity, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, people, Portland, Seahawks, Seattle, sense of place, spirit, Super Bowl, Vancouver, Washington
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Climate Change in the Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is already being impacted by climate change, according to the latest National Climate Assessment (NCA). The consequences for the region’s economy and natural resources are significant. Washington, Oregon, and Idaho can expect reduced snowpack for water supplies, … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture, Climate, Energy, Food, Government, Resources, Water
Tagged adaptation, agriculture, British Columbia, Cliff Mass, climate change, fire, floods, Idaho, mitigation, ocean acidification, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Planning, Puget Sound, resiliency, sea level rise, Seattle, seattle times, Washington, water, weather, wildfire
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Vehicle Fees Are Ready For Modernization
The increasing fuel efficiency of road vehicles and adoption of alternative power sources like electricity, natural gas, and hydrogen is lessening the ability of gas taxes to pay for transportation systems. The federal gas tax has been 18.4 cents/gallon since … Continue reading
Posted in Government, Policy, Roads, Transportation
Tagged alternative, cars, costs, energy, federal, fee, fuel, gas, gas tax, highways, insurance, maintenance, mileage, odometer, Oregon, pilot program, road usage, roads, tax, taxes, trucks, VMT, weight
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West Coast Leads Electric Vehicle Sales
As electric vehicles gain a foothold in the U.S. auto market, manufacturers are seeing their highest EV sales in west coast cities and states. Data from research firm R.L. Polk shows that Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles are three … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Government, Policy, Roads, Transportation
Tagged charging, charing stations, electric, electric cars, EV, EVs, green highway, incentives, Los Angeles, Oregon, sales, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, west coast
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New Columbia River Bridge Project Cancelled
The Columbia River Crossing, a joint venture between the Washington and Oregon departments of transportation, was recently cancelled. The project would have replaced the pair of Interstate 5 bridges, built in 1917 and and 1958, rebuilt several highway interchanges north … Continue reading
Posted in Government, Land Use, Rail, Roads, Transportation
Tagged bridge, bridge lift, cancellation, Coast Guard, Columbia River Crossing, congestion, corridor, freight, funding, Hayden Island, I-5, Interstate 5, legislature, light rail, Oregon, Portland, project, safety, ships, Vancouver, Washington
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Planning to Preserve Wilderness
Trees, mountains, streams, and wildlife. These attributes and the recreational opportunities offered by them are why many people choose to live in the Northwest. The abundance of wilderness areas in this region goes back to European colonization being only recent … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture, Density, Government, Housing, Land Use, Resources, Sustainability, Wilderness
Tagged agriculture, boundaries, city limits, conservation, density, forest service, forestry, growth management, law, logging, mining, national parks, naturalists, Oregon, outdoors, preservation, recreation, urban growth area, urban growth boundary, Washington, wilderness
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