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…





Survey shows Washington wolf numbers grew by 30% in 2014


Mar 06, 2015
Washington state’s wolf population grew by more than 30 percent and formed four new packs last year, according to an annual…

Senate unanimously approves Dansel bill to help taxpayers and counties


Mar 04, 2015
Today the Senate voted 47-0 to approve a measure sponsored by Sen. Brian Danselthat would give taxpayers more flexibility in…

Hunters have until March 31 to apply for multiple-season permits


Mar 02, 2015
Deer and elk hunters have until March 31 to enter their name in a drawing for a 2015 multiple-season permit, which can greatly…

Dansel bill would give local governments more flexibility in use of tax revenue


Feb 18, 2015
                                                                                      Submitted Photo A measure sponsored by…

Ruby Creek wolf captured, placed in western Washington sanctuary


Feb 13, 2015
A wolf that had become habituated to humans, and could cause problems if left in the wild, was captured Wednesday by state…