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…





Wildfire season officially begins April 15


Apr 08, 2014
Wildfire season officially begins April 15, as specified by state law, and already the Washington State Department of Natural…

Condotta legislation modifying appeal penalties with Department of Labor and Industries signed by the governor


Apr 04, 2014
The governor has signed House Bill 2146, which modifies the appeal bond amount for appeals of penalties to the Department of…

Trout fishing opens statewide April 26


Apr 01, 2014
For many anglers, “opening day” is synonymous with the start of the lowland lakes trout-fishing season, which gets under way…

Unemployment benefits manual no longer being mailed to all applicants


Mar 28, 2014
Internet access is now so available in Washington that the Employment Security Department expects to use it to deliver key…

Commission will consider adopting new hunting rules at April meeting


Mar 28, 2014
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will consider adopting proposed changes to state hunting rules for deer, elk, moose…