Regional News

WDFW to open application period for Master Hunter Permit Program


Jul 25, 2019
Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting new applicants to join the ranks of 1,650 certified master…




Unsafe toxin detected in algae blooms on Rufus Woods Lake


Jun 21, 2019
An unsafe level of a naturally occurring toxin was detected in algae blooms at Rufus Woods Lake, prompting U.S. Army Corps of…

BLM Issues Fire Restrictions Order in Eastern Washington


Jun 20, 2019
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Spokane District has issued a fire restrictions order on public lands administered by the…

Expanded Burn Restrictions, Increased Fire Danger in Parts of Eastern Washington


Jun 13, 2019
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in cooperation with partnering agencies, will implement the…

Keller Ferry out of service due to issues with north shore loading ramp


Jun 10, 2019
The Keller Ferry vessel, M/V Sanpoil, will be out of service until further notice due issues with the north shore loading ramp.…

Lake Roosevelt sturgeon fishery opens for third year in a row


Jun 06, 2019
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will open a harvest fishery for white sturgeon in Lake Roosevelt…