Water

Oregon's senator is fighting to keep federal land near Hermiston from becoming data center territory, worried about water and power impacts.

From noise to power demands, Loudoun County, VA, supervisors are learning what questions to ask before welcoming the next wave of data centers into their communities.

Washington communities are hitting pause on data centers while grappling with who really pays the price for AI growth.

Heads up, Kootenai River Basin residents! The Idaho Department of Water Resources is reaching out to 5,500 property owners about water rights claims. Get the details at the Boundary County Fairgrounds workshops from September 22 to 24.

Senator Crapo introduced two bills this week — one to modernize how clean water dollars flow to Idaho, and another to help rural towns use water systems to fight wildfires.

Kendra Kaiser spent years studying watershed hydrology at Boise State before taking the helm of the University of Idaho's statewide water research institute earlier this month.

As the heat climbs toward triple digits, Kaiser Permanente pediatrician Dr. Lisa Denike says even babies can learn to float — but no swim lesson or flotation device replaces a watchful adult near the water.

A single quagga mussel was found in Prineville Reservoir, sparking increased monitoring and reminders for boaters to follow the 'Clean, Drain, Dry' guidelines.

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

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.