Vol. 17 Issue 33

Editor's note: Breaching of the lower four Snake River dams has long been a topic of discussion and litigation in relation to salmon and steelhead. Over the weekend, Congressional Representative Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) released a framework for "reimagining" the Northwest energy landscape and recovering salmon. Of course there are proponents and critics. Today, we endeavor to present information about Simpson's proposal, as well as reactions from three groups that issued news releases.

Simpson releases energy, salmon concept; groups respond
WASHINGTON, DC - "We can seize this unique opportunity to shape our future; if we all commit to push ourselves outside of our comfort zones and work together to solve these issues once and for all," says Congressman Mike Simpson. See the article...

PNWA reacts to Simpson proposal to breach dams, increase regional carbon emissions
PORTLAND, OR -- The Pacific Northwest Waterways Association has reviewed a plan proposed by Rep. Mike Simpson (R, ID-2) to establish a $32 billion "Columbia Basin Fund" for regional economic and environmental transition. The highlight of Rep. Simpson's plan is the breaching of the four Lower Snake River dams. See the article...

Nez Perce Tribe supports Simpson leadership on Columbia Basin Initiative
LAPWAI - The Nez Perce Tribe will offer its strongest support for Congressman Mike Simpson's newly-announced Columbia Basin Fund initiative. See the article...

Northwest RiverPartners considers Simpson's proposal to overhaul the region's energy infrastructure; urges caution, more circumspect approach
NWRP advises further examination of critical issues impacting Northwest communities. See the article...

CMPL children's craft features Valentine Fox
This week at the Clearwater Memorial Public Library, we will feature a felt Valentine Fox! See the article and photo...

New COVID-19 vaccine administration transparency data now live
BOISE - New COVID-19 vaccine administration transparency data that the Governor promised Idahoans in his Jan. 28 executive order is now live. See the article...

Breastfeeding mothers produce COVID-19 antibodies capable of neutralizing virus
MOSCOW - Breastfeeding women with COVID-19 do not pass along the SARS-CoV-2 virus in their milk but do transfer milk-borne antibodies that are able to neutralize the virus, a multi-institutional team of researchers led by the University of Idaho reported. See the report...

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