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Drought Continues To Spread Across Washington, Ecology Says
Drought Continues To Spread Across Washington, Ecology Says
Drought Continues To Spread Across Washington, Ecology Says
According to the state Department of Ecology, drought conditions continue in central Washington and may be developing in the northern and even western parts of the state.  And the recent Water Supply Availability Committee meeting indicated existing drought conditions are likely to persist through the summer, and in some areas, conditions may worsen. T...
USDA Designates Yakima As Natural Disaster
USDA Designates Yakima As Natural Disaster
USDA Designates Yakima As Natural Disaster
Late last week, the USDA designated Yakima County as a Primary Natural Disaster Area for Drought.  The designation allows FSA to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from drought through emergency loans.  Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation, or to refinance certa
Gov. Inslee orders schools closed in King, Snohomish, Pierce Counties
Gov. Inslee orders schools closed in King, Snohomish, Pierce Counties
Gov. Inslee orders schools closed in King, Snohomish, Pierce Counties
OLYMPIA, Wash.-- Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is calling for the closure of schools in three counties in the state in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus. Inslee made the announcement Thursday afternoon, just a day after asking businesses and organizations to cancel any public or private events that would have 250 or more people in attendance ...