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…





Spring black bear hunt applications due Feb. 28


Feb 15, 2017
Hunters may now purchase and submit applications for a 2017 spring black bear hunting permit, applicable to specific areas of…

WDFW seeks public comments on proposed 2017-18 hunting seasons


Feb 08, 2017
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public comments on proposed recommendations for the 2017-18…

January one of the Coldest and Driest in History of Automated Snowpack Reading


Feb 07, 2017
Washington experienced one of the coldest and driest January’s in the history of automated snowpack reading (SNOTEL), according…

Maycumber Appointed to Short’s former 7th District state House seat


Feb 02, 2017
Jacquelin Maycumber, Shelly Short’s former legislative assistant, was appointed to fill the seat in the state House of…

TECK LOSES APPEAL IN NINTH CIRCUIT


Jan 30, 2017
The toxic waste dumped for decades in the Upper Columbia River by Teck Metals moved a step closer to cleanup on Thursday, when…