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Five Mile water district takes legal action against Spokane County over reliable water access
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (179+ words) Five Mile water district takes legal action against Spokane County over reliable water access'KXLY.com FIVE MILE PRAIRIE, Wash -- A water district on Five Mile Prairie is taking legal action against Spokane County, alleging the county has failed to provide…...
City of Ephrata issues water boil order for all residents
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (211+ words) EPHRATA, Wash. " City officials issued a precautionary water boil advisory for all Ephrata residents Monday morning after a water line leak compromised the municipal water system, according to a city press release. The advisory went into effect at 8:55 a.m. and requires…...
North Spokane farmer disputes $100,000 state fine for alleged illegal irrigation
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (350+ words) SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. " An 85-year-old North Spokane farmer said he does not plan to pay a six-figure fine from the state for what officials call illegal irrigation. Robert "Bob" Greiff received a $100,000 penalty from the Washington State Department of Ecology…...
Spokane County farmer fined $100,000 for illegal water use
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (124+ words) SPOKANE, Wash. -- A farmer near Deer Park has been fined $100,000 by the Washington Department of Ecology for illegal water use." According to the department, Wild Rose Prairie, property owned by Robert Grieff, has been warned repeatedly about illegal water usage…...
Sections of Spokane River are running dry
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (392+ words) SPOKANE VALLEY " If you noticed a section of the Spokane River seems to be missing in Spokane Valley, you're not alone. Parts of the Spokane River have run bone dry, leaving a once-submerged rocky riverbed now exposed, shocking residents who…...
Gem State Water customers in CDA advised of possible drinking water contamination
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (156+ words) COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- If you're a Gem State Water customer living in the Coeur d'Alene area, you may need to drink bottled water for a few days." On August 1, Gem State Water's system experienced a drop in water pressure due…...
Spokane may tighten water restrictions as drought worsens
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (215+ words) SPOKANE, Wash. " Spokane may implement stricter water restrictions as drought conditions worsen and river levels drop. Currently, people are asked to water their lawns only four days a week. Residents cannot water between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to help conserve water. The city…...
Spokane's A.M. Cannon Aquatic Center closed due to mechanical issue
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (149+ words) SPOKANE, Wash. -- A mechanical issue caused the A.M. Cannon Aquatic Center in Spokane to close Thursday afternoon. According to Spokane Parks and Recreation, staff are working to resolve the problem ... Local news coverage from KXLY+ RAW: TX: FLOODING HRG/REP JOHNSON-EVERYONE…...
Spokane River study to use red dye for Department of Ecology examination next week
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (186+ words) SPOKANE, Wash. --Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation Facility will be conducting a study on the Spokane River next week that will require red dye to be put into the water. SCRWRF says the test is scheduled to take place on…...
Post Falls Water Division requests residents conserve water
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (141+ words) POST FALLS, Idaho " The City of Post Falls Water Division (PFWD) is requesting residents conserve water while crews complete unplanned maintenance on Well 8, which has temporarily reduced the municipal water system's pumping capacity. According to the PFWD the water system…...