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Lake Washington is at its lowest in nearly three decades

28 Aug 2015

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Washington State's historic drought is pushing Lakes Washington and Union below the normal annual 20-foot mark for the first time in 28 years, and officials anticipate another foot drop.

Kirkland Reporter

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