Author Profile Henry Brannan Henry Brannan is a WSU Murrow Fellow. Brannan covers the Columbia River for The Columbian in Vancouver and The Daily News in Longview.
Environment Columbia River spill to help salmon faces murky political waters Every year, water is barreled along the river’s lower dams to balance electricity needs while aiding young fish. But the program’s future is uncertain. by Henry Brannan The Columbian / April 15, 2025
Environment How damming the Columbia River transformed Central Washington The river's dams drive electricity, flood control and commercial ships, and also helped turn the desert east of the Cascades into fruitful land. by Henry Brannan The Columbian / December 25, 2024