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May 17, 2021

Inslee, lawmakers against dam removal

SPOKANE (AP) — Washington state's top Democrats have come out against a proposal from U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, to remove four hydroelectric dams on the Snake River and replace their benefits as part of a huge infrastructure bill being crafted by the Biden administration.

Gov. Jay Inslee and U.S. Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantrell said more work is needed on a comprehensive solution to save endangered salmon runs.


 
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