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…





BLM Increases Fire Restrictions Order in Eastern Washington


Aug 24, 2020


Campfire Restrictions Increasing Again


Aug 24, 2020
Due to the continuous hot, dry weather, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today more changes…

Secretary Bernhardt Renames Third Power Plant at Grand Coulee After Father-Son Hydropower Pioneers


Aug 14, 2020
On August 12,  U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt announced the Third Power Plant at Grand Coulee Dam…

WDFW director authorizes lethal action in Leadpoint wolf pack


Aug 14, 2020
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind today authorized the incremental removal of wolves…

Eastern Washington Increasing Campfire Restrictions and Fire Precaution Levels


Aug 13, 2020
Due to the continuous dry, hot weather, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today more changes…