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Washington’s drought emergency reaches western WA, Puget Sound
On Thursday, the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) expanded its drought emergency declaration for 19 watersheds ...
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Ecology expands drought emergency due to snowpack, precipitation deficits
Chelan County is among those with deteriorated drought conditions since Washington State Department of Ecology’s initial drought emergency declaration in April.
Skamania County sheriff considering fines for unprepared hikers that need rescue
The sheriff said that during the month of May there was a 400% increase in rescues calls compared to last year, and about 70% ...
Wildfires force another 1,000 residents from their homes in the Canadian province of Manitoba
Wildfires have forced a further 1,000 people to flee their homes in the Canadian province of Manitoba, which is under a state ...
State expands drought emergency. Here’s what it means to Whatcom County
Whatcom County is now part of the statewide drought emergency, after a Thursday announcement from the Department of Ecology ...
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North Cascades National Park restricts trail access amid Travis Decker manhunt
North Cascades National Park closes trails to support the ongoing manhunt for Travis Decker, ensuring visitor safety and ...
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A word from our sponsors: Washburn Lodge pork chop dinner is June 14; to benefit fund for children of fallen police officers
Evers, Republican leaders at an end for now June 5, 2025 Republican lawmakers are planning to move forward on writing the two ...
Washington expands drought declaration to include central Cascades, Puget Sound area
The Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE) is expanding its drought emergency to include some of Western Washington's most ...