During the mid to late 1970s, Californians saw a situation that mirrored our current dilemma, for the state suffered a catastrophic drought. In the 1970s drought, Californians were asked, and in some ...

Water brought people to Hot Springs thousands of years ago. Native Americans agreed to make what became known as the Valley of the Vapors a spot for rejuvenation and peace. By 1871, pharmacist Peter ...

The Kentucky River floods Monterey, Ky., on Sunday, April 6, 2025. In our Reality Check stories, Herald-Leader journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read ...

I have a very intense relationship with water. As a result of a long-term health condition, I am often feeling very thirsty and drained. I cannot go more than perhaps 15 minutes without having a sup ...

Not long ago I overheard a woman of a certain maturity ask her companion, “When did we start carrying these bottles of water everywhere?” Neither of them had an answer, but I remember the clamp for ...