Regional News

Campfires Banned in the Forest Starting August 2


Aug 01, 2018
Continuing hot, dry weather, worsening fire danger, and scarcity of firefighting resources due to current large fires burning…




Labor market strengthens further in May


Jun 13, 2018
Washington’s economy added 8,500 jobs in May and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for May was 4.7…

Anglers can fish for free June 9-10, 2018


May 31, 2018
Each year, thousands of Washingtonians go fishing – legally – without a license on "Free Fishing Weekend," scheduled for June…

Responsible Recreation and Holiday Office Closures


May 25, 2018
Memorial Day weekend marks the kickoff of summer and is typically one of the busiest and most popular recreation weekends of the…

Emergency permits available to protect property threatened by high water in eastern Washington


May 16, 2018
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) officials said today that emergency permits are available to public and…

SR 20 North Cascades Highway is open for 2018

Press Release


May 11, 2018
With the creak of metal and a push from longtime opening day attendees, the gates on the seasonal stretch of State Route 20’s…