Idaho towns at risk of critical water shortages this year
Dozens of Mali towns are listed as critical for meeting water needs. Idaho cities including Avery Challis Elk River Sunset Heights Salmon Curley Creek face possible shortages, while Sandpoint and Challis explore alternative supplies and wells. Army Engineers note lake levels limit pumping.
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Avery
Challis
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Fireworks Ban Proposed for Forest Lands in West
The Intermountain Region Forest Service bans fireworks and pyrotechnics on service lands due to extended drought and high fire danger. Regional Forester Vern Hamre cites extremely dry conditions and a dangerous summer outlook across the region.
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Forecasting error boosts Yakima basin water supply figures
The Bureau of Reclamation admitted an error in February forecasts led to a 38 percent rise in projected supply for two Yakima River Districts. Officials cited runoff neglect and dry-start assumptions, outlining corrective steps including new operating instructions and a computer model for the Yakima Project.
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Becky Fanning Boise
UPI
Bureau of Reclamation
Yakima River
Red
Vissia
Bose
Pacific Northwest
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Yakima Valley
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Missing Fruitland teen presumed drowned in Spokane river
Stevens County divers search the Spokane river near Fruitland for 16 year old Dale McCrea who vanished after leaping from a bridge Monday night. He and a companion were playing near the water when he disappeared.
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Fruitland, Wash
UPI
Stevens County
Dale McCrea
Fruitland
Spokane
Mcrea
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