Up to 360 trees will need to be removed from both sides of the Willamette River to accommodate a new Interstate 5 bridge, reports Andrea Damewood of The Register-Guard. The Oregon Department of Transportation says many of the trees are nonnative, and plans to improve the area by planting two native trees in place of each one it cuts down. Residents worry the lack of trees in certain areas will remove the visual and sound barrier between I-5 and nearby nature areas, especially because it would take years for new trees to mature. Construction is scheduled to begin next week and finish in 2012.
The story you just read is only possible because readers like you support our mission to uncover truths that matter. If you value this reporting, help us continue producing high-impact investigations that drive real-world change. Your donation today ensures we can keep asking tough questions and bringing critical issues to light. Join us — because fearless, independent journalism depends on you!
Despite concerns newsroom staffers shared with InvestigateWest and RANGE, the nonprofit taking over Spokane’s daily paper plans to keep Curley in a leadership role
Get the inside scoop in your inbox, free.
Subscribe to our weekly newsletters and never miss an investigation.
