Time is running out for salmon as the Snake River dam removal debate enters a new phase ‘If these dams were to be taken down for salmon recovery, it would be the largest dam removal ever in the world, and the first-ever takedown of federally owned dams.’ –Lynda Mapes Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 9 mins
New draft report says removing the Snake River dams would be best for salmon Breaching the dams would be the best way to remove Snake River salmon runs from the Endangered Species List and the best way to maintain treaty and trust obligations with tribes, according to the report. It could cost from $10.3 billion to $27.2 billion. Courtney Flatt Play AudioListen 2 mins
'It's bringing healing:' Methow Valley land returned to Colville Tribes More than a century after the United States government took most of their land, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation are getting small chunks of it back. John Ryan Play AudioListen 2 mins
The city where salmon might be the most famous residents: Travel For Good KUOW is spotlighting local travel ideas that are good for more than just a pretty post on Instagram. In this installment of our Travel for Good series, we take you to the city of Issaquah, where salmon are some of the most famous residents. Diana Opong Play AudioListen 3 mins
Seattle fish research could shake up global tire industry Research from the Seattle area has found that tires shed a fish-killing chemical into local streams. John Ryan Play AudioListen 2 mins
$3 million will help tribes study salmon reintroduction in the Upper Columbia Basin Bringing salmon back to the Upper Columbia River will take a lot of time and a lot of money. Courtney Flatt Play AudioListen 2 mins
Salmon release in Hangman Creek 'a great thing' for Coeur d'Alene Tribe A recent salmon release near Spokane will change nearly a century without salmon in nearby waters. Courtney Flatt Play AudioListen 5 mins
Newly released data could help fish at dams around the world Fish researchers worldwide now have an inexpensive and effective way to study fish passage dams. That’s because Northwest researchers are releasing reams of data to broaden the understanding of fish behavior at dams around. Courtney Flatt
Seattle's 'green' power violates salmon's legal rights, tribe says It’s one of the more unusual plaintiffs you’ll see in a lawsuit: Tsuladxʷ. That’s the Lushootseed word for salmon. John Ryan Play AudioListen 2 mins
What are we willing to do to protect Southern Resident orcas? What it will take to share this region with Qw'e lh'ol mechen, ‘the people that live under the sea’ John O'Brien Play AudioListen 60 mins
