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As drought grips central Washington for the fourth straight year, reservoirs are depleted. Junior water rights holders face cuts to 60% of their normal supplies.

The Yakima Basin is about to flip its water operations for salmon and next year's crops, and river flows are about to get unpredictable.

The Bureau of Reclamation says water supply in the Yakima Basin still won't fully meet irrigation demands this season, though the outlook for junior water rights holders has nudged upward to 56%.

The Yakima Valley's water situation is looking stable, but junior rights holders are facing some tough numbers this year.

Water levels in central Washington are holding steady, but is it enough for everything that grows in our region? Let’s break it down.

As the Bureau of Reclamation rolls out new water supply numbers, the community is feeling the weight of the ongoing drought.

With the irrigation season here, the Yakima basin's water forecast is looking better, but not great.

As spring approaches, a familiar concern looms in the Yakima Basin—water supply forecasts are painting a troubling picture for local farmers.

Northwest lawmakers say there are several urban canals across the west that need to be repaired.

The Bureau of Reclamation is out with the latest water supply numbers for the Yakima basin in central Washington.