irrigation

In the Tri-Cities, a forum recently drew mostly people who want to keep the Lower Snake River dams in place. They raised some lesser-discussed concerns during the discussion.

The next couple of weeks will determine just how challenging it could get this summer for agricultural irrigators, fish and wildfire.

Snow and ice have hit the lowlands across the Northwest lately, but how are we doing up high? What’s the snowpack looking like across Washington and Oregon?

Drought is expected to impact much of the Pacific Northwest this summer, including areas in eastern Washington, southern Oregon and southern Idaho. There are early indications that the summer will be on the warm side, but experts say the chance of a severe heat wave is unlikely.

Construction begins this week on a state project in the Methow Valley to give fish a boost of cold, clean water in rivers near Twisp, Washington. The…