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Clean Energy Transition Institute Addresses Energy Transition Challenges and Opportunities

Clean Energy Transition Institute Addresses Energy Transition Challenges and Opportunities

The Clean Energy Transition Institute (CETI) is actively engaged in addressing the complexities and rapid changes within the energy transition, driven by factors such as energy prices, artificial intelligence (AI), and data centers. CETI's work focuses on providing thoughtful frameworks, reliable information, and forums for diverse stakeholders to collaborate and identify solutions. Key areas of focus include the transition of buildings to clean energy and the critical need for expanded transmission infrastructure. The organization has updated its Northwest Clean Energy Atlas visualization to include recent and historical natural gas sales data for Oregon and Washington. Additionally, CETI is hosting a webinar series titled 'Buildings Don't Decarbonize Themselves, People Do,' which explores the social and behavioral science aspects of building decarbonization, including insights into heat pump adoption from both customer and contractor perspectives. These initiatives aim to support a systemic shift towards...
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ArcLight Completes Acquisition of 50% Stake in 5.4-GW North American Power Portfolio

ArcLight Completes Acquisition of 50% Stake in 5.4-GW North American Power Portfolio

ArcLight Completes Acquisition of 50% Stake in 5.4-GW North American Power Portfolio
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How Columbia Became the First American Ship to Circumnavigate the Globe

How Columbia Became the First American Ship to Circumnavigate the Globe

The Columbia Rediviva, often simply called Columbia, holds a significant place in American maritime history. This privately owned American ship ach...
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Washington State Emerges as Top Destination for Solo Women Travelers

Washington State Emerges as Top Destination for Solo Women Travelers

Washington State Emerges as Top Destination for Solo Women Travelers
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North Dakota State Archives Celebrates Archives Month with State Constitution Display

North Dakota State Archives Celebrates Archives Month with State Constitution Display

The North Dakota State Archives is observing Archives Month throughout October by highlighting the original North Dakota State Constitution. This document, which was signed on August 17, 1889, and ratified on October 1, 1889, is a central piece of the state's history. The constitution's creation followed the Enabling Act of 1889, which allowed the Dakota Territory to split into North and South Dakota. Delegates from North Dakota worked for approximately a month and a half to draft the foundational document, debating key issues such as statewide prohibition, voting rights, and the placement of public institutions. The Bismarck Tribune reported on the convention's progress, noting the debates and the anticipation surrounding its conclusion. The original handwritten constitution has been digitized and is available for online viewing, offering public access to this historical record. North Dakota officially became the 39th state to enter the Union on November 2, 1889, alongside South Dakota, Montana, and Washi...
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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories to Invest $25 Million in West Lafayette Expansion, Creating 130 Jobs

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories to Invest $25 Million in West Lafayette Expansion, Creating 130 Jobs

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories to Invest $25 Million in West Lafayette Expansion, Creating 130 Jobs
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Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Rattles Seattle Area, No Emergency Alerts Issued

Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Rattles Seattle Area, No Emergency Alerts Issued

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred in the Puget Sound region on Tuesday, with its epicenter located approximately 3.4 miles west-northwest of Wauna, Washington. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the tremor at 2:05 p.m. Shaking was felt across a 60-mile radius, including Seattle, Olympia, and Tacoma. The earthquake originated at a depth of about 26 kilometers (16 miles). Despite the widespread sensation of shaking, no immediate damage, injuries, or tsunami threats were reported. The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN) confirmed that the ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System detected the event but determined it was too small to trigger public alerts via cell phones. Sound Transit temporarily adjusted train operations, asking riders to board all trains on the Federal Way Downtown platform and having 1 Line trains share one track at Angle Lake Station due to the seismic activity. Earthquakes ranging from 2.5 to 5.4 magnitude are typically felt but rarely cause significant damage.
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Presidents rarely visit Indian Country. Trump’s rally on the Choctaw Nation is the latest

Presidents rarely visit Indian Country. Trump’s rally on the Choctaw Nation is the latest

President Donald Trump's campaign rally on the Choctaw Nation puts him in rare company
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Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Shakes Seattle Area, Washington

Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Shakes Seattle Area, Washington

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near Wauna, Washington, approximately 21 miles southwest of Seattle, at 2:05 p.m. PDT on Tuesday. The earthquake occurred at a depth of roughly 17 miles. Thousands of residents across Washington, including in Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, and Bremerton, reported feeling weak shaking. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has indicated a low likelihood of casualties or damage from this event. This earthquake follows a separate magnitude 4.7 earthquake that rattled the California coast earlier on the same day, highlighting seismic activity along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
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China's weak soybean demand dims prospects for US cargoes after tariff snub

China's weak soybean demand dims prospects for US cargoes after tariff snub

By Ella Cao and Naveen Thukral BEIJING/SINGAPORE, Sept 30 (Reuters) - China's soybean buying is likely to decline in the months ahead due to weak animal feed demand and negative crush margins, leaving little room for US cargoes as they were excluded from proposed tariff relief after last week's
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4.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kitsap Peninsula, Washington

4.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kitsap Peninsula, Washington

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck near the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington on September 29, 2026, at 2:05 p.m. local time. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) initially recorded the quake as a 4.3 magnitude but later revised it. The epicenter was located 3.7 miles west-northwest of Wauna, Washington. Over 9,200 people across western Washington, including Seattle, Tacoma, and Bremerton, reported feeling the tremor. The quake follows a series of seismic events in the Pacific Northwest, including three earthquakes near Vancouver Island, Canada, with magnitudes ranging from 4.9 to 5.4.
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Trump using DHS funds to pay for TV ads before midterms

Trump using DHS funds to pay for TV ads before midterms

The Trump administration is using DHS money to air pro-Trump ads on TV before the midterms, according to documents and lawmakers.