Event: Drought Resilience with Waterwise Landscapes in Eastern Washington
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Why Snowpack Still Matters – Even After a Wet Winter
After a winter that included atmospheric rivers and unfortunate flooding, it’s understandable to wonder: How could we still be at risk of a short water year? The answer is simple: reservoir storage and snowpack must work together, and a slowly melting snowpack is what carries the system through the summer. Reservoirs Start the Season; Snowpack […]
Clarity on October 6 Irrigation Shutdown
7th Annual Safety Santa Event
The Kennewick Irrigation District’s 7th Annual Safety Santa Event blends holiday magic with hands-on safety fun for the whole community. Expect free photos with Santa, a kids’ gift giveaway (while supplies last), meet-and-greets with local heroes, and interactive safety booths from partners like Benton PUD, Benton County Fire District 1, Kennewick PD/FD, WSU Master Gardeners, […]
KID to Implement Ecology’s Emergency Water Shutoff Order – Final Water Delivery October 5th
KENNEWICK, WA – The Kennewick Irrigation District (KID) Board of Directors met in a special session today to review the Washington State Department of Ecology’s emergency order which halts all surface water diversions in the Yakima Basin beginning in the morning of Monday, October 6, 2025. As a result, the last full day of water […]
Season Wrap-Up & Final Water Delivery Date
The last water delivery date for the 2025 irrigation season will be Sunday, October 12th. We sincerely thank all customers who followed the voluntary watering schedule this year. We recognize it was challenging, but because of your cooperation, we were able to make it through the season without implementing mandatory restrictions. Your efforts made a […]
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Press Release: KID Working with Bureau of Reclamation Amidst Temporary Water Supply Reduction
Photo Courtesy of the Bureau of Reclamation KENNEWICK, WA – The Kennewick Irrigation District (KID) is informing its customers of a temporary reduction in water supply, effective today and expected to last through the holiday weekend. This reduction is a direct result of the Bureau of Reclamation not meeting necessary flows in the Yakima River […]
Informational Forum
Community Discussion: Proposed Reservoir Project & Drought Outlook We invite you to attend a community information session to discuss the proposed reservoir project. This event offers a valuable opportunity to learn more about the project’s details and its potential implications for our region. In addition to the reservoir project, we will also provide an update […]