Drought and Water

As fire dangers rise, Oregon and Washington enforce restrictions on BLM lands. Officials remind everyone that one spark can lead to wildfires and urge residents to stay prepared.

Farm groups across the state are criticizing the Washington Department of Ecology for blocking routine water-right modifications.

Senator Risch celebrates new legislation aimed at repairing aging irrigation canals in Idaho, crucial for farmers and the local economy, while addressing wildfire risks and water delivery reliability.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is asking lawmakers to approve an additional $1 million to help homeowners repair or replace dry wells as drought conditions worsen across the state.

The start of summer is still days off, and already this season has been a difficult one for growers in Southeast Idaho.

A new coalition of farmers, environmental advocates, business leaders and local officials is launching an effort to address water challenges in Washington's Whatcom County.

Last week, the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District broke ground on the EL 80.6 delivery system, outside of Othello. That is one of several construction projects the district is addressing right now.

State leaders and farmers broke ground on the EL 80.6 water delivery system near Othello, set to boost the region's potato industry by channeling water from the Columbia River.

Oregon's drought emergency expands to five more counties, with nearly half the state now affected. Severe conditions put agriculture and water supplies at risk as summer approaches.

A spring drizzle isn't enough to save Oregon streams and rivers, with alarming stream flow predictions.