Officials should listen to turbine concerns

Many Eastern Washington residents are experiencing deep fear, anxiety, frustration and depression over proposals to place commercial-scale wind turbines near their homes.

These emotions are not political tactics; they reflect real human impacts that deserve recognition from local officials.

For rural families, our homes represent stability, identity and often generations of history. When 700-foot industrial turbines are proposed close to where people live, it is natural to worry about safety, property values, noise and how these projects may permanently change our communities.

These concerns g...