Washington looking for solutions to looming water challenges

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 932

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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WOODINVILLE — For four straight years, at least parts of Washington have been in a drought, as snowpack has failed to meet historical norms amid climate change.

This year, all of Washington is experiencing drought, after a wet winter scuttled by warmer temperatures, according to state officials.

Washington state leaders are looking for ways to deal with the ongoing water challenges, which state Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller calls “our new normal.”

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