Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Energy News Digest for May 29, 2019


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SHELTON FORECAST & WEATHER ALERTS





HOT SHOTS – TODAY’S TOP FIVE STORIES

Congressman Kilmer Wants to Build ‘Fiberhoods’ across America (KIRO Broadcasting, Seattle, WA)

Idaho, Oregon OK Water Certifications for Snake River Hydroelectric Dams (without fish passage) (KIVI-TV, Boise, ID)

Should Big Dams Count as Renewable Energy? California Democrats Divided (San Jose Mercury News, CA)

Editorial: Fixing Salmon Culverts Is More Important Than a Second Dam-Breaching Study (Tri-City Herald, Kennewick, WA)

For Many Navajos, Getting Hooked Up to the Power Grid Can Be Life-Changing (National Public Radio)

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS (Details Below)

1.      Idaho, Oregon OK Water Certifications for Snake River Hydroelectric Dams (without fish passage) (KIVI-TV, Boise, ID)
2.      For Many Navajos, Getting Hooked Up to the Power Grid Can Be Life-Changing
3.      Should Big Dams Count as Renewable Energy? California Democrats Divided
4.      Grays Harbor PUD Says Scammers Are Using Their Identity to Scam Customers
5.      Chelan PUD Improving Diversity of Outreach
6.      Jefferson PUD’s New Permanent GM Outlines Priorities for Future
7.      Big Check: Columbia River PUD Grant to Help Revitalize Chamber Building
8.      PG&E Wants to Make a Massive Investment in Weather Stations. Here’s Why
9.      Massachusetts: Nuclear Power Plant Workers Prep for Shutdown After 47 Years
10.   Energy Adviser: Drivers, Move Over for Utility Crews
11.   Editorial: Fixing Salmon Culverts Is More Important Than a Second Dam-Breaching Study
12.   Editorial: Culvert Removal – A Wise Investment in Salmon
13.   Cowlitz County Approves Culvert Replacement Projects to Remove Fish Barriers
14.   Fifth Grey Whale Found Dead on British Columbia Coast, DFO Studying Link with U.S. Deaths
15.   Conservation Groups Sound Alarm Over Another Sea Lice Outbreak in Clayoquot Sound
16.   Navy Plans Extensive Training in Pacific Northwest. Here’s How Many Animals Could Be Hurt
17.   Will Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Really Get the U.S. to More Wind & Solar?
18.   Canada: Bulk of Federal Clean-Energy Investments Go to Remote Haida Gwaii In British Columbia
19.   Congressman Kilmer Wants to Build ‘Fiberhoods’ across America
20.   Is There a Business Case for 5G Cellular?
21.   Alexa’s Sneaky Fine Print Could Prevent Millions from Suing Amazon for Anything
22.   GM, Bechtel Plan Thousands of Fast Charging Stations Across U.S.
23.   Trump Administration Hardens Its Attack on Climate Science
24.   Pacific Northwest Tribal Fishing Bill Clears U.S. House
25.   Mason Sheriff’s SWAT Responds to Suspect Wanted for First Degree Assault
26.   Lake Crescent: Authorities Search for Missing Woman in Olympic National Park
27.   Gray whale hit by ferry in Elliott Bay
28.   Officials: Avoid Parts of South Puget Sound Community College after Sewage Spill
29.   Three of America’s Top Ten National Parks Are in Washington State
30.   Shawn Vestal: Spokane Hacks Seattle & Strikes a Nerve

WORD OF THE DAY

Vibrissa • \vye-BRISS-uh\ • noun - *1: one of the stiff hairs that are located especially about the nostrils or on other parts of the face in many mammals & that often serve as tactile organs 2: one of the bristly feathers near the mouth of many & especially insectivorous birds that may help to prevent the escape of insects

“One of the advantages of growing old,” mused Benjamin, “is the usefulness of the vibrissa-like hairs growing in my ears. Anytime there’s a change in the weather, these little hairs alert me to the shifting winds.” His office-mates were not as appreciative of the alarming growth.

ENERGY & UTILITY ISSUES

1.    Idaho, Oregon OK Water Certifications for Snake River Hydroelectric Dams (without fish passage) (KIVI-TV, Boise, ID)


3.    Should Big Dams Count as Renewable Energy? California Democrats Divided (San Jose Mercury News, CA)

4.    Grays Harbor PUD Says Scammers Are Using Their Identity to Scam Customers (KBKW Radio, Aberdeen, WA)

5.    Chelan PUD Improving Diversity of Outreach (KPQ Radio, Wenatchee, WA)

6.    Jefferson PUD’s New Permanent GM Outlines Priorities for Future (Port Townsend Leader, WA)

7.    Big Check: Columbia River PUD Grant to Help Revitalize Chamber Building (St. Helens Chronicle, OR)

8.    PG&E Wants to Make a Massive Investment in Weather Stations. Here’s Why (KQED Broadcasting, San Francisco, CA)

9.    Massachusetts: Nuclear Power Plant Workers Prep for Shutdown After 47 Years (Associated Press)

10. Energy Adviser: Drivers, Move Over for Utility Crews (Vancouver Columbian, WA)

FISH & WILDLIFE

11. Editorial: Fixing Salmon Culverts Is More Important Than a Second Dam-Breaching Study (Tri-City Herald, Kennewick, WA)

12. Editorial: Culvert Removal – A Wise Investment in Salmon (Seattle Times, WA – Paywall Advisory)

13. Cowlitz County Approves Culvert Replacement Projects to Remove Fish Barriers (Longview Daily News, WA)

14. Fifth Grey Whale Found Dead on British Columbia Coast, DFO Studying Link with U.S. Deaths (Victoria Times Colonist, BC)

15. Conservation Groups Sound Alarm Over Another Sea Lice Outbreak in Clayoquot Sound (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)

16. Navy Plans Extensive Training in Pacific Northwest. Here’s How Many Animals Could Be Hurt (Seattle Times, WA – Paywall Advisory)

RENEWABLE ENERGY & SELF STORAGE

17. Will Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Really Get the U.S. to More Wind & Solar? (Clean Technica)

18. Canada: Bulk of Federal Clean-Energy Investments Go to Remote Haida Gwaii In British Columbia (Victoria Times Colonist, BC)

TELECOMMUNICATIONS


20. Is There a Business Case for 5G Cellular? (Pots & Pans)

THE WIZARDING WORLD OF TECHNOLOGY

21. Alexa’s Sneaky Fine Print Could Prevent Millions from Suing Amazon for Anything (Gizmodo)

I SING THE CAR ELECTRIC

22. GM, Bechtel Plan Thousands of Fast Charging Stations Across U.S. (Utility Dive)

CLIMATE CHANGE SEQUESTRATION VAULT

23. Trump Administration Hardens Its Attack on Climate Science (NY Times)

GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT

24. Pacific Northwest Tribal Fishing Bill Clears U.S. House (Peninsula Daily News, Port Angeles, WA)

GENERAL NEWS

25. Mason Sheriff’s SWAT Responds to Suspect Wanted for First Degree Assault (KMAS Radio, Shelton, WA)

26. Lake Crescent: Authorities Search for Missing Woman in Olympic National Park (KCPQ-TV, Seattle/Tacoma, WA)

27. Gray whale hit by ferry in Elliott Bay (KCPQ-TV, Seattle/Tacoma, WA)

28. Officials: Avoid Parts of South Puget Sound Community College after Sewage Spill (KMAS Radio, Shelton, WA)

29. Three of America’s Top Ten National Parks Are in Washington State (Seattle Post-Intelligencer, WA)

30. Shawn Vestal: Spokane Hacks Seattle & Strikes a Nerve (Spokesman Review, Spokane, WA)

CORGIS CRUSH THE RACE COURSE – DIVERSIONS

It’s A Stumpede! Corgis Hit the Racetrack in California.

Forget Making Friends: Half of Washington State Residents Don’t Even Want to Talk to You

Misplaced Barriers Cause Coeur d’Alene Marathon Runners to Run Wrong Course

Ohio Meteorologist Blasts ‘Bachelorette’ Fans Complaining of Tornado Warning Interruptions

SONG OF THE DAY

Mussorgsky - Night on Bald Mountain

LINKS & PAYWALL ADVISORY


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