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…




Target shooting at Methow Wildlife Area closed to reduce wildfire risk


Aug 14, 2015
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will close its Methow Wildlife Area to target shooting Aug. 15-Sept. 14 to…

Lightning Storm Ignites New Wildfires


Aug 14, 2015
Forest Service fire crews responded to 11 lightning ignited fires in and adjacent to the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest this…

Stickpin Fire Now 12,500 Acres


Aug 14, 2015
Fire crews witnessed active torching and running on the Stickpin Fire all night.  Fire growth has significantly expanded in the…

Stickpin Fire in Ferry County Over 3000 Acres


Aug 13, 2015
– The Stickpin Fire burning on Kettle Crest south of Profanity Peak near the old Leona Fire Scar was 2,000 acres as of the 4pm…

WDFW seeks comments on update to State Wildlife Plan


Aug 11, 2015
State wildlife managers are seeking public comments on updates to the State Wildlife Action Plan, which identifies 268 fish and…