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…





Illegal tobacco sales to minors remain high for second consecutive year


Mar 26, 2014
The number of retailers in Washington illegally selling tobacco to minors is high for the second year in a row. An annual report…

ePASSES WILL SOON BE AVAILABLE


Mar 26, 2014
Beginning April 1, 2014, national forests in Washington and Oregon will be offering the new ePass for people wishing to recreate…

Washington’s unemployment rate holds steady at 6.4 percent


Mar 19, 2014
The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate didn’t budge in February, staying unchanged from January’s 6.4 percent,…

WDFW asks public’s help to generate leads in shooting of radio-collared wolf


Mar 18, 2014
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WFDW) is seeking the public’s help to identify the person or persons responsible…

Governor signs Condotta legislation to provide flexibility of property tax payments


Mar 14, 2014
Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation today providing county treasurers more flexibility in accepting property tax payments. House…