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…




Notable Snowpack Increase Strengthens Spring and Summer Runoff


Apr 12, 2016
All Washington State basins reported a notable increase in snowpack in March of 2016. This, on the heels of a winter that tended…

Frank’s Pond open to fishing for juvenile anglers only


Apr 06, 2016
Action:  Open Frank’s Pond to fishing for juvenile (under 15 years of age) anglers only.                         Effective…

Industrial hemp bill starts process of creating state program


Mar 31, 2016
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is preparing to create an industrial hemp research licensing program now…

Commission will meet to consider hunting rules for upcoming season


Mar 31, 2016
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is scheduled to take action on proposed changes to state hunting rules for deer,…

Need More Time to File Your Taxes?


Mar 31, 2016
The April 18 tax deadline is coming up. If you need more time to file your taxes, you can get an automatic six-month extension…