Regional News

Keller Ferry out of service for repairs beginning on April 12


Apr 03, 2018
Drivers planning to use the Keller Ferry to cross the Columbia River via State Route 21, from April 12 until the morning of…




Forest Service urges drivers to respect groomed routes; stop road damage


Feb 16, 2018
Forest Service crews are reporting finding road damage from forest recreationists driving on groomed snowmobile routes and…

Senate passes Short bill aimed at better access to health-care benefits


Feb 14, 2018
The Senate voted 42-4 to approve a bill introduced by Sen. Shelly Short that would help patients have access to the health-care…

Commission approves final land purchase for 20,000-acre wildlife area near Coulee Dam


Feb 12, 2018
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has approved the final phase of a 20,000-acre land acquisition to conserve critical…

Senate passes Short bill raising awareness of need for bone-marrow donors


Feb 08, 2018
The Senate has unanimously approved a bill introduced by Sen. Shelly Short that seeks to increase awareness of the need for…

Master Hunter Permit Program will accept applications through Feb. 15


Jan 30, 2018
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will accept applications for its Master Hunter Permit Program through Feb.…