Jun 26, 2026
In keeping with the collective taking leave of all senses that seems to have gripped politicians everywhere when it comes to nuclear power, the Swedish parliament has decided that uranium mines need no longer be described as “a nuclear facility”. This means the...
Jun 12, 2026
By Lorri Epstein, Science & Education Director If you are an elementary student in the Columbia Gorge, odds are you can identify this bird. You’ve also probably squawked its call, “WOK, WOK,” to ask for its favorite food (fish, in this case represented by...
Jun 10, 2026
Environmental nonprofit appoints Jodie Gates and Judge Anita Jackson to its governing board FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Lauren Goldberg, Executive Director(541) 399-3260, lauren@columbiariverkeeper.org June 10, 2026 (Hood River, Ore.) — Columbia Riverkeeper’s board...
Jun 9, 2026
A Russian drone struck and significantly damaged a radioactive waste storage building (pictured before damage) at the closed Chornobyl nuclear power plant site on Sunday, close to where “large amounts of nuclear material” are stored, according to the International...
Jun 8, 2026
In the wake of the tragedy in Longview, we wanted to share information and resources on this developing situation. By: Teryn Yazdani, Staff Attorney On behalf of the team at Columbia Riverkeeper, we extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, loved ones,...
Jun 8, 2026
Hundreds Gather in Goldendale By: Simone Anter, Senior Staff Attorney & Hanford Program Director Towering juniper trees whipped in fierce winds atop of the rolling hills where more than 300 people gathered together on May 8, partly in celebration and partly in...