Belated Energy News Digest for April 23, 2014

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HOT SHOTS – TODAY’S TOP FIVE STORIES

U-S Congressmen Demand British Columbia Benefits from Columbia River Treaty Be Slashed 90 Per Cent – B-C  government says it should get more, not less, in renegotiation of Columbia River treaty (Vancouver Sun, BC)

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/congressmen+demand+benefits+from+Columbia+River+Treaty+slashed+cent/9764296/story.html

Wanapum Damage Estimated at $61 Million (Yakima Herald-Republic, WA)

http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/latestlocalnews/2121772-8/wanapum-damage-estimated-at-61-million

Growing Support for Hydropower as Renewable, Most Practical Energy Resource for the Pacific Northwest (Northwest RiverPartners, Portland, OR)

http://www.masonpud3.org/newsdisplay.aspx?newsid=1376

Study Shows Pacific Northwest Still Near Top in Wind Energy, Though Development Has Hit Doldrums (Oregonian, Portland)

http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2014/04/study_shows_northwest_still_ne.html

Bullitt Center: 252,600 Kilowatt Hours of Solar Power & Counting, Even in Cloudy Seattle (Hey, Mason PUD 3’s array is pretty close: 222,542 kwh’s - Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/2014/04/bullitt-center-252-600-kilowatt-hours-of-solar.html

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS (Details Below)

• U-S Congressmen Demand British Columbia Benefits from Columbia River Treaty Be Slashed 90 Per Cent – B-C government says it should get more, not less, in renegotiation of Columbia River treaty (Vancouver Sun, BC)
• Editorial: Treaty Needs Our Attention - 50 Years after Columbia River Compact Was Approved, Revisions Are Crucial (Vancouver Columbian, WA)
• Wanapum Damage Estimated at $61 Million (Yakima Herald-Republic, WA)
• Growing Support for Hydropower as Renewable, Most Practical Energy Resource for the Pacific Northwest (Northwest RiverPartners, Portland, OR)
• Benton PUD recognized as Tree Line USA utility (KEPR-TV, Tri-Cities, WA)
• California Electricity Users to Pick Up Tab on San Onofre Shutdown (L-A Biz, CA)
• Co-ops Have Say on Grid Reliability (Electric Co-op Today)
• Humpback Whales Removed from ‘Threatened’ Species List (Victoria Times Colonist, BC)
• Migrating Orcas Spotted Off the Oregon Coast (KGW-TV, Portland, OR)
• Portland Public Water District: Truth-Squadding Skyrocketing Utility Bills & the Promise of Lower Rates (Oregonian, Portland)
• Study Shows Pacific Northwest Still Near Top in Wind Energy, Though Development Has Hit Doldrums (Oregonian, Portland)
• Wyoming Wind Energy on the Rise, But Distant Number Two to Coal (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
• Portland General Electric Cracks the 100,000 Renewable Customer Mark, First in the U-S (Sustainable Business Oregon)
• Google Inks Wind Power Deal for Iowa Data Center (PC Magazine)
• Eleven States Produced Twice As Much Power from Nonhydro Renewables than U-S Average (Clean Technica)
• Globe Had 4th Hottest March; U-S Cooler than Normal (Associated Press)
• Op/Ed: Combating Climate Change & Keeping Energy Costs Low (Sacramento Bee, CA)
• Bullitt Center: 252,600 Kilowatt Hours of Solar Power & Counting, Even in Cloudy Seattle (Hey, Mason PUD 3’s array is pretty close: 222,542 kwh’s - Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
• Ocosta School District Recognized for Being Green (KXRO Radio, Aberdeen, WA)
• Electric Vehicle Industry Looks for New Ways to Pay for Charging Stations (Northwest Public Radio)
• Ice or Molten Salt, Not Batteries, to Store Energy (NY Times)
• San Juan Islands: Broadband for Those Who Want to Pay (The Islands Sounder, Eastsound, WA)
• Is Your Internet Sluggish? Most Broadband Providers Slower Than Advertised (GeekWire)
• Networks Tell Supreme Court Aereo Steals Their Content (National Public Radio)
• Broadcast TV on the Internet: Supreme Court Justices Show Skepticism, Concern about Possible Ruling's Effect (Associated Press)
• The Broadband Revolution Is Not Nigh (NY Times)
• Cutting the Cable Cord? Seven Things to Know First (Christian Science Monitor)
• AT&T Forms Netflix Rival with $500 Million Investment (Associated Press)
• Teaching Seniors to Use Internet Cuts Depression Risk (USA Today)
• The Top Five Types of People We All Unfriend on Facebook (Gizmodo)
• Mason County Special Election: Pioneer School Bond Measure Short of Needed Votes (KMAS Radio, Shelton, WA)
• Obama Visits Mudslide-Hit Community in Washington State (Reuters)
• Snohomish County Eyes Building Ban after Deadly Mudslide: Reports (Reuters)
• Editorial: A Disconnect for State’s 911 System (Seattle Times, WA - Paywall Advisory)
• Helping Hand - Shelton Mayor Gary Cronce Talks about Singing the Blues & Sharing the Triumphs & Challenges of Serving His City’s Most Vulnerable Citizens (Cityvision Magazine, Association of Washington Cities)
• Nevada Man Sues Seahawks, NFL for $50 Million over Limiting Playoff Ticket Sales (KIRO Broadcasting, Seattle, WA)

SHELTON FORECAST & WEATHER ALERTS

Mason County Area Weather Forecast for April 23, 2014

ENERGY & UTILITY ISSUES

U-S Congressmen Demand British Columbia Benefits from Columbia River Treaty Be Slashed 90 Per Cent – B-C  government says it should get more, not less, in renegotiation of Columbia River treaty (Vancouver Sun, BC)

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/congressmen+demand+benefits+from+Columbia+River+Treaty+slashed+cent/9764296/story.html

Editorial: Treaty Needs Our Attention - 50 Years after Columbia River Compact Was Approved, Revisions Are Crucial (Vancouver Columbian, WA)

http://www.columbian.com/news/2014/apr/23/treaty-needs-our-attention/

Wanapum Damage Estimated at $61 Million (Yakima Herald-Republic, WA)

http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/latestlocalnews/2121772-8/wanapum-damage-estimated-at-61-million

Growing Support for Hydropower as Renewable, Most Practical Energy Resource for the Pacific Northwest (Northwest RiverPartners, Portland, OR)

http://www.masonpud3.org/newsdisplay.aspx?newsid=1376

Benton PUD recognized as Tree Line USA utility (KEPR-TV, Tri-Cities, WA)

http://www.keprtv.com/news/local/Benton-PUD-recognized-as-Tree-Line-USA-utility-256264121.html

California Electricity Users to Pick Up Tab on San Onofre Shutdown (L-A Biz, CA)

http://www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/news/2014/04/22/electricity-users-to-pick-up-tab-on-san-onofre.html

Co-ops Have Say on Grid Reliability (Electric Co-op Today)

http://www.ect.coop/public-policy-watch/energy-environment/co-ops-have-say-on-grid-reliability/69118

FISH & WILDLIFE

Humpback Whales Removed from ‘Threatened’ Species List (Victoria Times Colonist, BC)

http://www.timescolonist.com/news/b-c/humpback-whales-removed-from-threatened-species-list-1.979530

Migrating Orcas Spotted Off the Oregon Coast (KGW-TV, Portland, OR)

http://www.kgw.com/news/Watch-migrating-orcas-now-off-the-Oregon-Coast----256182721.html

WATER & THE ENVIRONMENT

Portland Public Water District: Truth-Squadding Skyrocketing Utility Bills & the Promise of Lower Rates (Oregonian, Portland)

http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2014/04/portland_public_water_district_1.html

RENEWABLE/ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

Study Shows Pacific Northwest Still Near Top in Wind Energy, Though Development Has Hit Doldrums (Oregonian, Portland)

http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2014/04/study_shows_northwest_still_ne.html

Wyoming Wind Energy on the Rise, But Distant Number Two to Coal (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

http://trib.com/business/energy/wyoming-wind-energy-on-the-rise-but-distant-no-to/article_bc7bc6cd-088e-5333-b358-f253d9c3b890.html

Portland General Electric Cracks the 100,000 Renewable Customer Mark, First in the U-S (Sustainable Business Oregon)

http://www.sustainablebusinessoregon.com/articles/2014/04/pge-cracks-the-100k-renewable-customer.html

Google Inks Wind Power Deal for Iowa Data Center (PC Magazine)

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2456928,00.asp

Eleven States Produced Twice As Much Power from Nonhydro Renewables than U-S Average (Clean Technica)

http://cleantechnica.com/2014/04/22/11-states-produced-power-nonhydro-renewables-twice-us-average/

CLIMATE CHANGE SEQUESTRATION VAULT

Globe Had 4th Hottest March; U-S Cooler than Normal (Associated Press)

http://www.seattlepi.com/news/science/article/Globe-had-4th-hottest-March-US-cooler-than-normal-5421522.php

Op/Ed: Combating Climate Change & Keeping Energy Costs Low (Sacramento Bee, CA)

http://www.sacbee.com/2014/04/23/6345604/viewpoints-combating-climate-change.html

BARREL O’ GREEN POTPOURRI

Bullitt Center: 252,600 Kilowatt Hours of Solar Power & Counting, Even in Cloudy Seattle (Hey, Mason PUD 3’s array is pretty close: 222,542 kwh’s - Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/2014/04/bullitt-center-252-600-kilowatt-hours-of-solar.html

Ocosta School District Recognized for Being Green (KXRO Radio, Aberdeen, WA)

http://kxro.wordpress.com/2014/04/23/ocosta-school-district-recognized-for-being-green/

Electric Vehicle Industry Looks for New Ways to Pay for Charging Stations (Northwest Public Radio)

http://nwpr.org/post/electric-vehicle-industry-looks-new-ways-pay-charging-stations

Ice or Molten Salt, Not Batteries, to Store Energy (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/22/business/energy-environment/ice-or-molten-salt-not-batteries-to-store-energy.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

San Juan Islands: Broadband for Those Who Want to Pay (The Islands Sounder, Eastsound, WA)

http://www.islandssounder.com/news/256198561.html

Is Your Internet Sluggish? Most Broadband Providers Slower Than Advertised (GeekWire)

http://www.geekwire.com/2014/internet-sluggish-broadband-providers-slower-advertised/

Networks Tell Supreme Court Aereo Steals Their Content (National Public Radio)

http://www.npr.org/2014/04/23/306102481/networks-tell-supreme-court-aereo-steals-their-content?ft=1&f=3

Broadcast TV on the Internet: Supreme Court Justices Show Skepticism, Concern about Possible Ruling's Effect (Associated Press)

http://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2014/04/22/internet-tv-case-justices-skeptical-concerned

The Broadband Revolution Is Not Nigh (NY Times)

http://takingnote.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/04/22/the-broadband-revolution-is-not-nigh/?partner=rss&emc=rss

Cutting the Cable Cord? Seven Things to Know First (Christian Science Monitor)

http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/Saving-Money/2014/0422/Cutting-the-cable-chord-Seven-things-to-know-first

AT&T Forms Netflix Rival with $500 Million Investment (Associated Press)

http://www.mercurynews.com/rss/ci_25614873?source=rss

MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA

Teaching Seniors to Use Internet Cuts Depression Risk (USA Today)

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/04/22/seniors-internet-fights-depression/8009059/

The Top Five Types of People We All Unfriend on Facebook (Gizmodo)

http://gizmodo.com/the-top-five-types-of-people-we-all-unfriend-on-faceboo-1566483364

GENERAL NEWS

Mason County Special Election: Pioneer School Bond Measure Short of Needed Votes (KMAS Radio, Shelton, WA)

http://kmasnewsradio.com/news/local-state-news/14165-special-election-pioneer-school-bonds

Obama Visits Mudslide-Hit Community in Washington State (Reuters)

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/23/us-usa-mudslide-obama-idUSBREA3M00120140423

Snohomish County Eyes Building Ban after Deadly Mudslide: Reports (Reuters)

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/23/us-usa-mudslide-washingtonstate-idUSBREA3M0GX20140423

Editorial: A Disconnect for State’s 911 System (Seattle Times, WA - Paywall Advisory)

http://seattletimes.com/html/editorials/2023435070_911outageeditorialxxxml.html

Helping Hand - Shelton Mayor Gary Cronce Talks about Singing the Blues & Sharing the Triumphs & Challenges of Serving His City’s Most Vulnerable Citizens (Cityvision Magazine, Association of Washington Cities)

http://www.awcnet.org/Portals/0/Documents/Publications/Cityvision/CityVision_CityBeatProfile.pdf

Nevada Man Sues Seahawks, NFL for $50 Million over Limiting Playoff Ticket Sales (KIRO Broadcasting, Seattle, WA)

http://mynorthwest.com/11/2504163/Nevada-man-sues-Seahawks-NFL-for-50-million-over-limiting-playoff-ticket-sales

DIVERSIONS

Which U-S City is the Funniest?

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2014/04/22/funniest-cities-university-colorado-boulder/7996885/

Grammar Nitpickers Rejoice: Google Chrome Extension Replaces 'Literally' with 'Figuratively'

http://www.csmonitor.com/Books/chapter-and-verse/2014/0422/Grammar-nitpickers-rejoice-Google-Chrome-extension-replaces-literally-with-figuratively

SONG OF THE DAY

The Joker - Steve Miller Band

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4DZWEaevHk

LINKS & PAYWALL ADVISORY

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Note that as some newspapers migrate to a “paywall” system of access, some articles may not be available without forking over some cold hard credit card cash. However, some sites will allow a certain number of story accesses per month before holding out their hand. Sorry if this is an inconvenience.

Energy News Digest for April 22, 2014

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Energy News Digest Word Cloud for April 22, 2014

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HOT SHOTS – TODAY’S TOP FIVE STORIES

Nuclear Debate on Clark Public Utilities Agenda (Vancouver Columbian, WA)

http://www.columbian.com/news/2014/apr/21/nuclear-debate-on-utility-agenda-jump/

Pacific Gas & Electric Pleads Innocent in Criminal Case Connected to Fatal San Bruno Explosion (San Jose Mercury News, CA)

http://www.mercurynews.com/rss/ci_25607898

Searching the Planet to Find Power for the Cloud (National Public Radio)

http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2014/04/21/305666363/searching-the-planet-to-find-power-for-the-cloud?ft=1&f=2

U-S Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers Seeking Re-Election for Sixth Term (KHQ-TV, Spokane, WA)

http://www.nbcrightnow.com/story/25302840/rep-cathy-mcmorris-rodgers-seeking-re-election-for-6th-term

President Obama to Survey Deadly Mudslide Site, Meet with Survivors (Associated Press)

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Obama-to-survey-deadly-mudslide-site-meet-with-survivors-256170151.html

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS (Details Below)

• Nuclear Debate on Clark Public Utilities Agenda (Vancouver Columbian, WA)
• Energy Northwest Nuclear Power Plant to See Normal Oversight (Tri-City Herald, WA)
• Pacific Gas & Electric Pleads Innocent in Criminal Case Connected to Fatal San Bruno Explosion (San Jose Mercury News, CA)
• Snohomish PUD, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Team Up on Cybersecurity (Penn Energy)
• Grays Harbor PUD Receives Recognition for Reliable Operations (KBKW Radio, Aberdeen, WA)
• Schaapman Seeks Grant PUD Commission Seat (Columbia Basin Herald, Moses Lake, WA)
• Clackamas County, OR: Sale of Light Poles Could Offset Portland General Electric Rate Increase (Oregonian, Portland)
• GOP Demands Answers on Federal Electric Grid Security Leak (The Hill, Washington, DC)
• New Definition for Bulk Electric System (Electric Co-op Today)
• U-S Energy Chief: New England Energy Issues Vexing (Associated Press)
• Drones Are Becoming Energy’s New Roustabouts (NY Times)
• Report: Big Changes Coming for Utilities (Electric Co-op Today)
• Egyptians Fear Power Outages Could Fuel More Unrest (National Public Radio)
• California’s American River Flow to Rise for Salmon (Sacramento Bee, CA)
• Irrigators Seeking Rarely Used Review on Fish Populations (Tri-City Herald, WA)
• Op/Ed: NIMBY in My Own Backyard (Olean Times-Herald, NY)
• This Year May Be the Slowest Start to the U-S Tornado Season, Ever (Mashable)
• Climate Model Shows Pollution in Asia Influences Weather Worldwide (Northwest Public Radio)
• How Conserving Water, Energy Isn’t Always About a ‘Green’ Lifestyle (Los Angeles Daily News, CA)
• Searching the Planet to Find Power for the Cloud (National Public Radio)
• Apple Is Ready For Its Close-Up on Clean Energy (GigaOM)
• Study Looks At Ways to Get Broadband Internet for Missoula Businesses (Missoulian, MT)
• AT&T Wants to Add Gigabit Internet Service in 21 Big Cities -- But None in the Pacific Northwest (Oregonian, Portland)
• The Decades-Old Idea that Could Break the Net Neutrality Logjam (Washington Post)
• Comcast Reports Strong Earnings as Cable TV Subscribers Hold Steady (NY Times)
• Netflix Poised to Raise Prices after Strong Quarter (San Jose Mercury News, CA)
• Average U-S Office Worker Uses 10,000 Sheets of Paper Per Year (Mashable)
• U-S Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers Seeking Re-Election for Sixth Term (KHQ-TV, Spokane, WA)
• Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell travels to Indian Country (Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA)
• U-S Supreme Court to Consider Political Lies, Future of Broadcasting (National Public Radio)
• President Obama to Survey Deadly Mudslide Site, Meet with Survivors (Associated Press)
• Sheriff’s K-9 Helps Apprehend Armed Burglar in Shelton (Mason Web-TV, Shelton, WA)
• Mason Transit Authority Combines Transportation & Community Services (KMAS Radio, Shelton, WA)
• Seattle Tunnel Machine Bertha May Not Dig Again Until Next March (KING-TV, Seattle, WA)
• Thurston County Sheriff Investigating Alleged Cockfighting in Rochester (KING-TV, Seattle, WA)
• Boy Scouts Revoke Seattle Church's Charter over Gay Scout Leader (Reuters)
• Last of the Port Townsend Redskins: High School Selling Off Old Mascot Gear (Peninsula Daily News, Port Angeles, WA)

WORD OF THE DAY

Slake • \SLAYK\ • Verb - 1archaic: subside, abate 2: to become slaked: crumble 3: lessen the force of: moderate 4: satisfy, quench 5: to cause (as lime) to heat and crumble by treatment with water: hydrate.

Gatorade, water, pickle juice or a cold beer.  All may slake your thirst and ward off dehydration (if you discount the alcohol in beer), but let’s face it, a frosty brew after mowing the lawn just seems to hit the spot.

SHELTON FORECAST & WEATHER ALERTS

Mason County Area Weather Forecast for April 22, 2014

ENERGY & UTILITY ISSUES

Nuclear Debate on Clark Public Utilities Agenda (Vancouver Columbian, WA)

http://www.columbian.com/news/2014/apr/21/nuclear-debate-on-utility-agenda-jump/

Energy Northwest Nuclear Power Plant to See Normal Oversight (Tri-City Herald, WA)

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2014/04/21/2937352/energy-northwest-plant-to-see.html

Pacific Gas & Electric Pleads Innocent in Criminal Case Connected to Fatal San Bruno Explosion (San Jose Mercury News, CA)

http://www.mercurynews.com/rss/ci_25607898

Snohomish PUD, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Team Up on Cybersecurity (Penn Energy)

http://www.pennenergy.com/articles/elp/2014/04/snohomish-pud-pacific-northwest-national-laboratory-team-up-on-cybersecurity.html

Grays Harbor PUD Receives Recognition for Reliable Operations (KBKW Radio, Aberdeen, WA)

http://kbkw.com/local-news/139483

Schaapman Seeks Grant PUD Commission Seat (Columbia Basin Herald, Moses Lake, WA)

http://www.columbiabasinherald.com/politics/article_70fc0e2e-c79a-11e3-95ff-001a4bcf887a.html

Clackamas County, OR: Sale of Light Poles Could Offset Portland General Electric Rate Increase (Oregonian, Portland)

http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2014/04/sale_of_light_poles_could_offs.html

GOP Demands Answers on Federal Electric Grid Security Leak (The Hill, Washington, DC)

http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/energy-environment/203962-gop-demands-answers-on-electric-grid-security-leak

New Definition for Bulk Electric System (Electric Co-op Today)

http://www.ect.coop/regulatory-watch/power-regulation/bulk-electric-system-order-positive-for-electric-co-ops/68707

U-S Energy Chief: New England Energy Issues Vexing (Associated Press)

http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/04/21/4072067/us-energy-chief-new-england-energy.html

Drones Are Becoming Energy’s New Roustabouts (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/22/business/energy-environment/drones-are-becoming-energys-new-roustabouts.html

Report: Big Changes Coming for Utilities (Electric Co-op Today)

http://www.ect.coop/industry/trends-reports-analyses/big-changes-coming-for-utilities-report-finds/69064

Egyptians Fear Power Outages Could Fuel More Unrest (National Public Radio)

http://www.npr.org/2014/04/22/305814416/egyptians-fear-power-outages-could-fuel-more-unrest?ft=1&f=3

FISH & WILDLIFE

California’s American River Flow to Rise for Salmon (Sacramento Bee, CA)

http://www.sacbee.com/2014/04/22/6341746/american-river-flow-to-rise-for.html

WATER & THE ENVIRONMENT

Irrigators Seeking Rarely Used Review on Fish Populations (Tri-City Herald, WA)

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2014/04/21/2937253/irrigators-seeking-rarely-used.html?sp=/99/177/&ihp=1

RENEWABLE/ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

Op/Ed: NIMBY in My Own Backyard (Olean Times-Herald, NY)

http://www.oleantimesherald.com/commentary/article_96eaef32-c97b-11e3-a2af-0019bb2963f4.html

CLIMATE CHANGE SEQUESTRATION VAULT

This Year May Be the Slowest Start to the U-S Tornado Season, Ever (Mashable)

http://mashable.com/2014/04/21/tornado-season-record-slow-start/

Climate Model Shows Pollution in Asia Influences Weather Worldwide (Northwest Public Radio)

http://nwpr.org/post/climate-model-shows-pollution-asia-influences-weather-worldwide

BARREL O’ GREEN POTPOURRI

How Conserving Water, Energy Isn’t Always About a ‘Green’ Lifestyle (Los Angeles Daily News, CA)

http://www.dailynews.com/environment-and-nature/20140421/how-conserving-water-energy-isnt-always-about-a-green-lifestyle

TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Searching the Planet to Find Power for the Cloud (National Public Radio)

http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2014/04/21/305666363/searching-the-planet-to-find-power-for-the-cloud?ft=1&f=2

Apple Is Ready For Its Close-Up on Clean Energy (GigaOM)

https://gigaom.com/2014/04/21/apple-is-ready-for-its-close-up-on-clean-energy/

Study Looks At Ways to Get Broadband Internet for Missoula Businesses (Missoulian, MT)

http://missoulian.com/news/local/study-looks-at-ways-to-get-broadband-internet-for-missoula/article_45d3ea12-c9d1-11e3-a643-001a4bcf887a.html

AT&T Wants to Add Gigabit Internet Service in 21 Big Cities -- But None in the Pacific Northwest (Oregonian, Portland)

http://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/index.ssf/2014/04/att_wants_to_add_gigabit_inter.html

The Decades-Old Idea that Could Break the Net Neutrality Logjam (Washington Post)

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/04/21/the-decades-old-idea-that-could-break-the-net-neutrality-logjam/?wprss=rss_technology

Comcast Reports Strong Earnings as Cable TV Subscribers Hold Steady (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/23/business/media/comcast-reports-strong-earnings-as-cable-tv-subscribers-hold-steady.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA

Netflix Poised to Raise Prices after Strong Quarter (San Jose Mercury News, CA)

http://www.mercurynews.com/rss/ci_25609409

Average U-S Office Worker Uses 10,000 Sheets of Paper Per Year (Mashable)

http://mashable.com/2014/04/22/earth-day-paper-infographic/

POLITICS & GOVERNANCE

U-S Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers Seeking Re-Election for Sixth Term (KHQ-TV, Spokane, WA)

http://www.nbcrightnow.com/story/25302840/rep-cathy-mcmorris-rodgers-seeking-re-election-for-6th-term

Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell travels to Indian Country (Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA)

http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlepolitics/2014/04/21/sec-jewell-travels-to-indian-country/

U-S Supreme Court to Consider Political Lies, Future of Broadcasting (National Public Radio)

http://www.npr.org/2014/04/22/305814346/supreme-court-to-consider-political-lies-future-of-broadcasting?ft=1&f=3

GENERAL NEWS

President Obama to Survey Deadly Mudslide Site, Meet with Survivors (Associated Press)

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Obama-to-survey-deadly-mudslide-site-meet-with-survivors-256170151.html

Sheriff’s K-9 Helps Apprehend Armed Burglar in Shelton (Mason Web-TV, Shelton, WA)

http://masonwebtv.com/archives/12616

Mason Transit Authority Combines Transportation & Community Services (KMAS Radio, Shelton, WA)

http://kmasnewsradio.com/news/local-state-news/14024-mta-combines-transportation-and-community-services

Seattle Tunnel Machine Bertha May Not Dig Again Until Next March (KING-TV, Seattle, WA)

http://www.king5.com/news/local/Bertha-SR-99-tunnel-digging-256065451.html

Thurston County Sheriff Investigating Alleged Cockfighting in Rochester (KING-TV, Seattle, WA)

http://www.king5.com/news/local/Thurston-Co-Sheriff-investigating-alleged-cockfighting-in-Rochester-256095671.html

Boy Scouts Revoke Seattle Church's Charter over Gay Scout Leader (Reuters)

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/22/us-usa-boyscouts-idUSBREA3L07J20140422

Last of the Port Townsend Redskins: High School Selling Off Old Mascot Gear (Peninsula Daily News, Port Angeles, WA)

http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20140422/NEWS/304229998/last-of-the-port-townsend-redskins-high-school-selling-off-old

DIVERSIONS

OMG: Airline Calls Baggage Handler Seen Dropping Bags 20 Feet ‘Unacceptable’

http://q13fox.com/2014/04/21/omg-airline-calls-baggage-handler-seen-dropping-bags-20-feet-unacceptable/

That Time Cleveland Released 1.5 Million Balloons and Chaos Ensued

http://gizmodo.com/that-time-cleveland-released-1-5-million-balloons-and-c-1565731191

Meet the Winners of the Most Beautiful Bulldog Contest

http://time.com/71753/meet-the-winners-of-the-most-beautiful-bulldog-contest/

Woman Attacked by Duck Sues Owner for $275,000

http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2014/04/woman_attacked_by_duck_sues_ow.html

SONG OF THE DAY

Roy Head - Long Drop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAPhXuyhF_w

LINKS & PAYWALL ADVISORY

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Energy News Digest for April 21, 2014

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HOT SHOTS – TODAY’S TOP FIVE STORIES

Lawmakers Seek Action on Pacific Northwest River Treaty (Electric Co-op Today)

http://www.ect.coop/public-policy-watch/energy-environment/lawmakers-ask-obama-to-update-columbia-river-treaty/69011

First Nuisance Sea Lions of 2014 Killed at Bonneville Dam (Northwest Public Radio)

http://nwpr.org/post/first-nuisance-sea-lions-2014-killed-bonneville-dam

First Step of Wanapum Dam Repair Work Begins (Yakima Herald-Republic, WA)

http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/latestlocalnews/2067191-8/first-step-of-wanapum-dam-repair-work-begins

Fecal Bacteria Threatens Puget Sound Beaches – Two in Mason County (KOMO-TV, Seattle, WA)

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/255938191.html

Fuels from Corn Waste Not Better than Gas “…worse than gasoline for global warming in the short term…” (Associated Press)

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2014/04/21/2936044/study-fuels-from-corn-waste-not.html

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS (Details Below)

• Lawmakers Seek Action on Pacific Northwest River Treaty (Electric Co-op Today)
• 26 Northwest Lawmakers Highlight the Importance of the Columbia River Treaty - Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Press Obama Administration for Local Input in Treaty’s Future (U-S House of Representatives, Committee on Natural Resources)
• First Step of Wanapum Dam Repair Work Begins (Yakima Herald-Republic, WA)
• Front Porch: Snohomish PUD Warns Of Scams (Everett Herald, WA)
• Commissioners from Pacific County, Chelan County, Wahkiakum County & Lewis County Public Utility Districts Assume Leadership Positions for Statewide Association (KBKW Radio, Aberdeen, WA)
• Bonneville Power Administration, Oregon BEST Launch New Program to Prep Northwest College Students for Careers in Energy (Bonneville Power Administration)
• Editorial: Power Grid Shockingly Vulnerable to Cyberterrorism (News Tribune, Tacoma, WA - Paywall Advisory)
• What Can We Expect from the Smart Grid? (The Energy Collective)
• First Nuisance Sea Lions of 2014 Killed at Bonneville Dam (Northwest Public Radio)
• Spring Chinook Crossing McNary; Big Numbers of Unclipped Fish Expected to Enter Snake River Basin (Columbia Basin Bulletin)
• Tulalips, Others Oppose State’s Move to Halt Release of Hatchery Steelhead (Everett Herald, WA)
• Grand Coulee Fishing Spot Closed Since 9/11 Reopens (Associated Press)
• Fecal Bacteria Threatens Puget Sound Beaches – Two in Mason County (KOMO-TV, Seattle, WA)
• Corps Releasing Full Powerhouse Capacity at Libby Dam to Create More Storage Space in Koocanusa (Columbia Basin Bulletin)
• Locals Give San Bernardino County Earful about Solar Energy Farms (High Desert Star, Yucca Valley, CA)
• California: Green Desert - Solar Projects Gaining Momentum (The Desert Sun, Palm Springs, CA)
• Judge Sides with North Dakota, Finds Part of Minnesota Renewable Energy Law Unconstitutional (Associated Press)
• You'll Never Guess Which State Has the Most Wind Energy (The Motley Fool)
• Fuels from Corn Waste Not Better than Gas “…worse than gasoline for global warming in the short term…” (Associated Press)
• Local Governments Doing Good by Going Green (Thurston Talks, Olympia, WA)
• Here’s How Washington is Preparing for a Future of Wireless Everything (Washington Post)
• Microsoft to Build $1.1 Billion Data Center in Iowa (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
• Municipal Broadband Support Flaring Up Again as Digital Divide Widens (Fierce Cable)
• Three Case Studies Examining Impact of Broadband Grants Program on Connecting Libraries (National Telecommunications and Information Administration)
• Ten Countries with the Fastest Netflix Speeds (Mashable)
• In the Midst of Heartbleed, A Few Tips on Making a Better Password (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
• General Mills Comes to its Senses, Reverses Legal Policy on "Likes" (Gizmodo)
• LinkedIn Hits New Milestone – 300 Million Members (Seattle Post-Intelligencer, WA)
• Rebranding Weed So It's Not Just For Potheads Anymore (Gizmodo)
• The Man Who Designed Verdana & Georgia Describes a Life Making Fonts (Gizmodo)
• Newhouse Has Early Fundraising Lead in Washington State’s Fourth District Congressional Race (Yakima Herald-Republic, WA)
• Lower Lena Lake - Log Rolls Over, Kills Washington Boy Scout, 12, During Troop Outing (Associated Press)
• Landslide Costs Mount to $65 Million a Month after Disaster (Everett Herald, WA)
• Wyoming, Washington State Landslides: Natural or Human-Caused? (Christian Science Monitor)
• Five Nepalese Guides on Seattle Team Killed in Everest Avalanche (KIRO Broadcasting, Seattle, WA)
• April 23 & 24 - Johns Prairie Road Closure (Mason Web-TV, Shelton, WA)
• April 22 - Lyrid Meteor Shower Coming on Earth Day (USA Today)

WORD OF THE DAY

Cockamamy • \kahk-kuh0MAY-mee\ • Adjective -Ridiculous, incredible.

Really? You think an example sentence is necessary?

SHELTON FORECAST & WEATHER ALERTS

http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/forecast/mapclick.php?textfield1=47.213805&textfield2=-123.113412&site=all&smap=1&searchresult=shelton%2c%20wa%2c%20usa

ENERGY & UTILITY ISSUES

Lawmakers Seek Action on Pacific Northwest River Treaty (Electric Co-op Today)

http://www.ect.coop/public-policy-watch/energy-environment/lawmakers-ask-obama-to-update-columbia-river-treaty/69011

26 Northwest Lawmakers Highlight the Importance of the Columbia River Treaty - Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Press Obama Administration for Local Input in Treaty’s Future (U-S House of Representatives, Committee on Natural Resources)

http://naturalresources.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=376667

First Step of Wanapum Dam Repair Work Begins (Yakima Herald-Republic, WA)

http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/latestlocalnews/2067191-8/first-step-of-wanapum-dam-repair-work-begins

Front Porch: Snohomish PUD Warns Of Scams (Everett Herald, WA)

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20140419/NEWS01/140418996/Front-Porch-PUD-warns-of-scams

Commissioners from Pacific County, Chelan County, Wahkiakum County & Lewis County Public Utility Districts Assume Leadership Positions for Statewide Association (KBKW Radio, Aberdeen, WA)

http://kbkw.com/local-news/139275

Bonneville Power Administration, Oregon BEST Launch New Program to Prep Northwest College Students for Careers in Energy (Bonneville Power Administration)

http://www.bpa.gov/news/newsroom/Pages/BPA-Oregon-BEST-launch-new-program-to-prep-Northwest-college-students-for-careers-in-energy.aspx

Editorial: Power Grid Shockingly Vulnerable to Cyberterrorism (News Tribune, Tacoma, WA - Paywall Advisory)

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/04/21/3158485/power-grid-shockingly-vulnerable.html

What Can We Expect from the Smart Grid? (The Energy Collective)

http://theenergycollective.com/rosana-francescato/370056/what-can-we-expect-smart-grid

FISH & WILDLIFE

First Nuisance Sea Lions of 2014 Killed at Bonneville Dam (Northwest Public Radio)

http://nwpr.org/post/first-nuisance-sea-lions-2014-killed-bonneville-dam

Spring Chinook Crossing McNary; Big Numbers of Unclipped Fish Expected to Enter Snake River Basin (Columbia Basin Bulletin)

http://www.cbbulletin.com/430458.aspx

Tulalips, Others Oppose State’s Move to Halt Release of Hatchery Steelhead (Everett Herald, WA)

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20140421/NEWS01/140429854/Tulalips-others-oppose-state%92s-move-to-halt-release-of-hatchery-steelhead

Grand Coulee Fishing Spot Closed Since 9/11 Reopens (Associated Press)

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Grand-Coulee-fishing-spot-closed-since-911-opens-255937421.html

WATER & THE ENVIRONMENT

Fecal Bacteria Threatens Puget Sound Beaches – Two in Mason County (KOMO-TV, Seattle, WA)

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/255938191.html

Corps Releasing Full Powerhouse Capacity at Libby Dam to Create More Storage Space in Koocanusa (Columbia Basin Bulletin)

http://www.cbbulletin.com/430451.aspx

RENEWABLE/ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

Locals Give San Bernardino County Earful about Solar Energy Farms (High Desert Star, Yucca Valley, CA)

http://www.hidesertstar.com/news/article_f963fc6e-c780-11e3-b63d-0019bb2963f4.html

California: Green Desert - Solar Projects Gaining Momentum (The Desert Sun, Palm Springs, CA)

http://www.desertsun.com/story/tech/science/greenenergy/2014/04/19/green-desert-first-solar-electricity-renewable-energy/7922705/

Judge Sides with North Dakota, Finds Part of Minnesota Renewable Energy Law Unconstitutional (Associated Press)

http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/255800311.html

You'll Never Guess Which State Has the Most Wind Energy (The Motley Fool)

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/04/18/youll-never-guess-which-state-has-the-most-wind-en.aspx

BARREL O’ GREEN POTPOURRI

Fuels from Corn Waste Not Better than Gas “…worse than gasoline for global warming in the short term…” (Associated Press)

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2014/04/21/2936044/study-fuels-from-corn-waste-not.html

Local Governments Doing Good by Going Green (Thurston Talks, Olympia, WA)

http://www.thurstontalk.com/2014/04/19/local-governments-good-going-green/

TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Here’s How Washington is Preparing for a Future of Wireless Everything (Washington Post)

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/04/18/heres-how-washington-is-preparing-for-a-future-of-wireless-everything/?wprss=rss_business

Microsoft to Build $1.1 Billion Data Center in Iowa (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/techflash/2014/04/microsoft-to-build-1-1b-data-center-in-iowa.html

Municipal Broadband Support Flaring Up Again as Digital Divide Widens (Fierce Cable)

http://www.fiercecable.com/story/muni-broadband-support-flaring-again-digital-divide-widens/2014-04-21

Three Case Studies Examining Impact of Broadband Grants Program on Connecting Libraries (National Telecommunications and Information Administration)

http://www.ntia.doc.gov/blog/2014/ntia-releases-3-case-studies-examining-impact-broadband-grants-program-connecting-librarie

Ten Countries with the Fastest Netflix Speeds (Mashable)

http://mashable.com/2014/04/18/netflix-speed-countries/

In the Midst of Heartbleed, A Few Tips on Making a Better Password (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)

http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2014/04/18/in-the-midst-of-heartbleed-a-few-tips-on-making-a.html

MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA

General Mills Comes to its Senses, Reverses Legal Policy on "Likes" (Gizmodo)

http://gizmodo.com/youre-not-allowed-to-sue-general-mills-if-you-like-them-1564197851/1565381374

LinkedIn Hits New Milestone – 300 Million Members (Seattle Post-Intelligencer, WA)

http://blog.seattlepi.com/techchron/2014/04/19/linkedin-hits-new-milestone-300-million-members/

Rebranding Weed So It's Not Just For Potheads Anymore (Gizmodo)

http://gizmodo.com/rebranding-weed-so-its-not-just-for-potheads-anymore-1564768135

The Man Who Designed Verdana & Georgia Describes a Life Making Fonts (Gizmodo)

http://gizmodo.com/the-man-who-designed-verdana-and-georgia-describes-a-li-1565476004

POLITICS & GOVERNANCE

Newhouse Has Early Fundraising Lead in Washington State’s Fourth District Congressional Race (Yakima Herald-Republic, WA)

http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/latestlocalnews/2111656-8/newhouse-has-early-fundraising-lead-in-4th-district

GENERAL NEWS

Lower Lena Lake - Log Rolls Over, Kills Washington Boy Scout, 12, During Troop Outing (Associated Press)

http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2014/04/log_rolls_over_kills_washingto.html

Landslide Costs Mount to $65 Million a Month after Disaster (Everett Herald, WA)

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20140421/NEWS01/140429853

Wyoming, Washington State Landslides: Natural or Human-Caused? (Christian Science Monitor)

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2014/0420/Wyoming-Washington-State-landslides-Natural-or-human-caused-video

Five Nepalese Guides on Seattle Team Killed in Everest Avalanche (KIRO Broadcasting, Seattle, WA)

http://mynorthwest.com/11/2501478/Five-Nepalese-guides-on-Seattle-team-killed-in-Everest-avalanche

April 23 & 24 - Johns Prairie Road Closure (Mason Web-TV, Shelton, WA)

http://masonwebtv.com/archives/12609

April 22 - Lyrid Meteor Shower Coming on Earth Day (USA Today)

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/04/21/lyrid-meteor-shower-earth-day-april-22/7944829/

DIVERSIONS

Niners Fans Unhappy about Seahawks Colors on New Bay Area Trains

http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2014/04/niners_fans_unhappy_about_seah.html

Teen Stowaway Survives Flight to Hawaii Inside Jet Wheel Well

http://mashable.com/2014/04/21/teen-stowaway-hawaii/

Iconic Stratocaster Has Helped Guitarists Make Memorable Music for 60 Years

http://www.usnews.com/news/entertainment/articles/2014/04/17/guitarists-still-making-memorable-music-with-strat

Claim: Loch Ness Monster Spotted on Apple Maps

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2014/04/20/newser-loch-ness-monster-apple-maps/7935087/

SONG OF THE DAY

100 Rock & Roll Riffs…on a 1958 Stratocaster

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiC__IjCa2s

LINKS & PAYWALL ADVISORY

All the links in today’s news digest lead to current stories. Please note that some media organizations update their web sites regularly, which may result in broken links in the future.

Note that as some newspapers migrate to a “paywall” system of access, some articles may not be available without forking over some cold hard credit card cash. However, some sites will allow a certain number of story accesses per month before holding out their hand. Sorry if this is an inconvenience.