EnvironmentResearchers say they have a solution for Willamette River algal bloom. What’s stopping it?By Alex Baumhardt (Oregon Capital Chronicle)June 27, 2026 2:08 p.m.A $20 million fix for the annual algal bloom at Ross Island has struggled to gain traction with state agencies and lawmakers.📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up