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…




WDFW restricts fires and other activities on eastern Washington lands


Jun 28, 2017
The arrival of hot, dry weather has prompted the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to restrict fires and other…

No fireworks on National Forests


Jun 26, 2017
As the Fourth of July approaches, fire officials want to remind forest visitors that fireworks are illegal in the…

U.S. MARSHALS TELEPHONE SCAMS ALERT


Jun 22, 2017
The U.S. Marshals Service is warning the public of several nationwide telephone scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S.…

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…