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Washington, Oregon governors demand environmental review of coal terminals
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Is Gov. Inslee Using Environmental Impact Study to Kill Coal Jobs?

By John McKay March 26, 2013

Gov. Jay Inslee and Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber have called for a "broad environmental review" of proposed coal terminals in Washington that could create thousands of jobs.

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Officials Still Don’t Know Why Lights Went Out During Super Bowl

By John McKay February 4, 2013

According to the company that oversees power for the Super Dome in New Orleans, an abnormality occurred where stadium equipment intersected with an electrical feed from Entergy New Orleans -- the company that supplies energy to the facility.

Exactly what that abnormality was is still unknown.

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Benton PUD refunding over $790,000 to City of Kennewick
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Benton PUD to Present $790,000 Rebate to City of Kennewick Feb. 5th

By John McKay February 1, 2013

The Benton PUD is giving back to the City of Kennewick!

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Major Green Energy Company Facing Criminal Fraud Investigation

By John McKay October 26, 2012

Like Solyndra, Abound Solar Energy was one of Obama's 'favorite' green energy companies-now they're under criminal scrutiny.

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Obama Wants Chinese-Built Wind Turbines Here – Was It a Biden-Style Goof or the Truth?

By John McKay October 25, 2012

In a very Joe Biden-like gaffe, President Obama said something very interesting.

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Another green company goes under
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Solyndra Deja-Vu? Another ‘Green’ Government-Backed Company Goes Under

By John McKay October 11, 2012

It's gone beyond wasteful -- now investigators are talking criminal charges!

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Gas Prices Set to Spike for Labor Day – Will It Be a Record High for the Holiday?

By John McKay August 29, 2012

Again, we are reminded of the importance of energy independence.

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Emails Show Obama briefed on Solyndra loan issues
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Obama Briefed On Green Energy Loans – Before Solyndra Solar Collapse

By John McKay August 9, 2012

New e-mails obtained by the Congressional committee investigating the failed green energy company Solyndra show President Obama was briefed on the Department of Energy loan programs, including those to the company.

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5 Really Stupid Ways to Cool Your House On Your Own [SPONSORED]

By Hayden Praino June 25, 2012 |

Summer starts Thursday and we all know Tri-Cities can get uncomfortably hot. Some of you may be desperate in your attempts to keep your homes cool. Well… I’m here to inform you on techniques that won’t work so great

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Wind Industry Dead In The Water-10K Jobs Lost Since ’09

By John McKay April 18, 2012

We see them everywhere--wind farms.  South of Tri Cities, the hills are dotted with wind turbines.  But across the US, the industry is shedding jobs quickly.

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