By James Hagengruber, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Jun.

By Erik Robinson, The Columbian, Vancouver, Wash. Jun. 1--The Northwest Power and Conservation Council will consider underwriting an electronic barrier across the Columbia River to ward off salmon-munching sea lions. However, the barrier faces a high budgetary hurdle with the four-state council.

By John Stucke, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Mar. 22--Work crews will erect hundreds more giant windmills across the Pacific Northwest within 17 years to generate enough electricity to light five cities the size of Seattle.

By Nicholas K. Geranios Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. -- There should be enough water in the Columbia River Basin to produce a normal supply of electricity this spring and summer, the Northwest Power and Conservation Council says.

By Becky Kramer, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Jan. 5--Bill Booth, a former Hecla Mining Co. executive, has been appointed to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council.