Walla Walla Water Crisis Amid Wildfires | Portland News

Walla Walla’s water supply is in crisis as wildfires send ash and sediment into the Mill Creek Watershed, threatening 35,000 residents’ drinking water — prompting Governor Bob Ferguson to declare a state of emergency. With the Paradise Fire burning through critical watershed land, the city’s treatment plant can’t handle the contamination, risking floods and landslides. The emergency unlocks federal aid for immediate response and long-term recovery, while Ferguson’s broader wildfire ban and suspended state laws aim to protect communities across Washington. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/407486c7e4ebb25c