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The Northwest drought of 2015 has produced another rare, but fascinating history find. (Photo courtesy of North Santiam Historical Society)

It's been a season marked by water shortages, specific water days, and brown lawns. But with cooler wetter weather, you still have some time to green stuff up before the final day of water delivery.

The record heat wave in the Columbia Basin is not helping the Kennewick Irrigation District or other water suppliers, new limitations have been placed on water use.

So it's the 1st week of Kennewick Irrigation Districts mandatory water rationing and I'm hearing people with all sorts of questions.

The Kennewick Irrigation District (KID) announced Tuesday the implementation of a mandatory watering schedule effective at the end of the month, due to drought conditions.

Kennewick Irrigation's District Manager is advising all Tri-Cities residents to only water lawns twice per week for 30 minutes due to major drought conditions. In fact there may be NO water at times this summer

I saw this on facebook this morning! Apparently they are giving it away! Seems like each year I seem to miss the boat when purchasing a floaty for the river! Last year, I saw a cool one when I was floating the Yakima, and I asked them where they got it...

The Kennewick Irrigation District and other water suppliers are reminding customers to get ready.

While the summer heat wave continues to bear down on most of the country, Phoenix, Arizona is feeling a different kind of heat since telling a woman she could not hand out free bottles of water on the city streets.

Swimming with my horse in the water is my favorite past time when the weather gets HOT! So on Sunday a bunch of us went out to Finley and rode in a swimming hole there! We had quite a few of us and we had a blast!

One of our most beloved traditions is under attack – drinking from the garden hose!

The summer season is fast approaching and what better way to spend free time in the Tri-Cities than on the Columbia River!