Kalama methanol refinery's demise powered by locals

The Kalama methanol refinery’s demise was powered by — and good for — Kalama locals. Trust me; I am one.

After Northwest Innovation Works abandoned plans for the world’s largest fracked gas-to-methanol refinery in Kalama, Port of Kalama officials complained about government overreach, burdensome regulations and meddlesome out-of-towners.

The real story involves Kalama locals working together to protect our town, our land and water, and our health.