Regional News

Commissioner Franz Enacts Statewide DNR Burn Ban


Jul 01, 2021
With fire danger increasing ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz has signed an order…




WDFW director to leave at the end of the year


Aug 12, 2014
After nearly six years at the helm, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Phil Anderson has informed the…

Campfires prohibited in all state parks


Aug 12, 2014
Washington State Parks announced today that campfires in all state parks will be prohibited until further notice to help prevent…

Despite Wildfires and Closures, Much of the Forest Is Still Open


Aug 10, 2014
Even though some wildfires remain uncontrolled and several area closures are in effect for public safety, large areas of the…

Preparing for Rainfall Events


Aug 08, 2014
The recent wildfires on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest changed the watersheds within the burned areas and increased…

Visa SNAFUs Halt Legal Worker Program


Aug 01, 2014
The Washington Farm Labor Association announced to its members today that it has cancelled all upcoming Consulate appointments…