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Category: Environment & Land

The River Flats Are Sinking Slowly, and the Maps Have Not Caught Up

Longtime residents of the river flats say their yards flood in storms that the official maps still call routine.

Published September 13, 2026
Categorized as Environment & Land

Water District Proposes Tiered Rates as Reservoir Dips Below Average

The valley’s main reservoir is running low for a second dry year, and the district wants to charge heavy users more per gallon.

Published September 10, 2026
Categorized as Environment & Land

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