Courtney Flatt
Reporter for Northwest Public Broadcasting.Courtney Flatt is a Richland-based correspondent for Northwest Public Broadcasting which is part of the Northwest News Network, which is a collaboration of public radio stations in Oregon and Washington, including KLCC. Flatt's work focuses on the environmental, natural resources and energy issues in the Northwest.
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The interactive forecasting map from Washington State University predicts local air quality conditions over a three-day period. -
New ‘fish bubbler’ could help migrating salmon survive hot summer water -
The U.S. and Canada are working out key details of the Columbia River Treaty. That important agreement details flood risk management along the mighty Columbia, along with other operations. Now, the two governments have drawn up potential plans to help manage the river flow. -
The ancient art of basket weaving is getting new life through a class at the Maryhill Museum of Art in the Columbia River Gorge. -
On rocky outcrops 6,000 feet up Mount Hood’s ski slopes, Spirit the robot took one small step for robots, one giant leap for science. -
For the Nez Perce Tribe, connections to culturally important first foods, like salmon and berries, are deeper than just nourishment. Tribal members say these foods are fundamental to their life, language and identities. But, toxic environments can threaten these foods. -
A new exhibit at the Maryhill Museum of Art hopes to bring the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge to the world. -
Scientists are studying odd, pickle-shaped sea creatures they found off the coasts of Oregon and Washington. They’re known as pyrosomes. -
Golden eagle feathers are sacred in many cultures. The Yakama Nation aviary is now home to a 1-year old golden eagle. That’s a big deal because it’s hard to get those feathers legally from the federally protected birds. -
Although pesticides can rid your home of cockroaches or farm fields of unwanted insects, they also can harm fish and potentially even people, according to a new study from Oregon State University.
