Courtney Flatt
Reporter for Northwest News NetworkCourtney Flatt is a Richland-based correspondent for 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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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. -
A new study has found – when it comes to climate change – Washington’s Tri-Cities is facing the opposite situation as many large cities. -
After decades of fighting to protect salmon and steelhead, Northwest tribal leaders signed a historic agreement with state and federal officials – the Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative. -
Car exhaust at night is drowning out flower scents – a big problem for little insects. That’s according to a new study from the University of Washington. -
A controversial wind farm that was set to be the largest in Washington has been slashed nearly in half. The project developer said the new restrictions could be bad for renewable energy development around the state.
