THE GORGE — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensed Goldendale’s Energy Storage Project on Jan. 22 over the objections of 17 tribal governments led by the Yakama Nation — which was excluded from signing the agreement that allows development to proceed on an site with both religious and cultural importance, otherwise known as Pushpum.

There’s not a lot of news this week but I think that’s a good thing. It means people are busy with all their summer activities, whether for work or for play. 

GIFFORD PINCHOT — In late March, the United States Forest Service (USFS) announced that it would not issue permits to commercially harvest huc…

Is energy “green” if it costs part of Yakama Nation’s culture?

THE GORGE — The following burn bans are now in effect or will be going into effect this month. Updates will be posted at columbiagorgenews.com…