Another year, another drought emergency declared in Washington state
By Dyer Oxley (KUOW)
April 8, 2026 11:27 p.m.
As Washington’s current snowpack conditions become worse than last year, a statewide drought emergency has been declared. It’s the fourth drought emergency for the state in as many years.
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