Many residents believe they do not have a voice in the fate of a controversial proposed wind turbine farm south of the Washington city of Kennewick.

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill requiring wind farms to turn off their blinking aviation obstruction lights at night when no low-flying aircraft are around.

The Washington House voted to require wind turbine lights be turned off at night when not triggered by airplanes.

A draft environmental impact study for a proposed Washington wind and solar farm examines concerns about nesting areas for the region’s ferruginous hawks.

A new solar farm has been proposed for Benton County, Wash., while another massive renewable project in the county has passed one state hurdle.