Regional News

Diamond Creek Fire Update July 27,


Jul 27, 2017
Diamond Creek Fire is about 18 air miles north of Mazama, Washington. Yesterday:  Continued hot and dry weather with poor…




Fire danger increases in Eastern Washington ahead of dry cold front


Jun 20, 2017
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that a dry cold front will pass through Tuesday…

Commissioner of Public Lands Announces Rural Communities Partnership Initiative


Jun 06, 2017
The Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz announced today the launch of the Rural Communities Partnership Initiative, an…

Emergency permits available to protect property from high water expected in eastern Washington


Jun 06, 2017
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) reminds both public and private landowners that emergency permits are…

$1025 Fine for Littering a Lit Tobacco Product

The Washingotn State Patrol Press Release


Jun 02, 2017
As conditions continue to dry out across the state, the danger of fires caused by individuals discarding lit tobacco products or…

Climber Falls to his Death on Goat Wall near Mazama


May 31, 2017
The Coroner’s office has released the identity of the man who fell to his death while climbing near Mazama on Monday.…