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May 21, 2019

Drought declared for half of state

OLYMPIA (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has expanded a drought emergency to nearly half the state because of worsened, poor water supply conditions and warmer and drier weather predicted throughout the summer.

The governor declared drought for the Methow, Okanogan and Upper Yakima basins in April. He added 24 more basins this month including a large portion of Western and Central Washington and extending east to the Colville basin. Seattle, Tacoma and Everett areas are not included in the declaration.


 
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