drought

From conservation to sharing to storage, farmers, fisheries and cities are finding solutions through a Yakima Basin plan amid Washington’s fourth consecutive year of drought.

Snowpack has melted early, creating treacherous conditions for rafters and mountain climbers.

After several hot days, Western Washington is in for a cooler weekend. But this break from the heat is likely just a blip, as officials warn of ongoing drought in the region.

This year has already been one of the state’s warmest on record. Forecasters predict heat and drought will continue.

The entire state has been drier than normal since January. Seattle has received about six inches less rain than normal – and the outlook for the rest of the year isn’t any better.

Farmers in the Yakima and Kittitas valleys will be some of the hardest hit by Washington state’s declared drought. They might only get about 54% of their normal water this summer.

With rivers across the West running low, utilities must get creative if they are to meet demand without increasing emissions.

Washington state officials have declared a drought emergency in a dozen counties because of early snowmelt, a lack of spring rain and low-flowing streams.

In Western states, the older a water claim, the more secure it is during a drought. Tribes have long been excluded from that system and now, they're pushing for change.

Wildflower meadows have been growing in popularity among gardeners, and for good reason. They’re low-maintenance and drought-tolerant. They provide food for birds, insects and other wildlife. And they’re pretty.