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Environment and Planning

Washington council approves wind farm near the Tri-Cities, slashing turbine numbers

Courtney Flatt

The largest proposed wind farm in Washington got a partial thumbs up on Wednesday from the state's energy siting council. The controversial project in southeastern Washington has raised concerns about ridgeline views, tribal cultural resources and endangered hawks.
Environment and Planning

Largest proposed wind farm in WA slashed in half, firefighting issues are part of the problem

Courtney Flatt

A controversial wind farm that was set to be the largest in Washington has been slashed nearly in half. The project developer said the new restrictions could be bad for renewable energy development around the state.