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…





Revenue forecast makes $30 car tabs even more viable, says Braun


Feb 19, 2020
Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia and budget leader for Washington’s Senate Republican Caucus, made this statement following today’s…

Hawkins’ hydropower tax bill approved by Senate


Feb 18, 2020
The Washington State Senate tonight approved Senate Bill 6012, a hydropower tax bill sponsored by Sen. Brad Hawkins that helps…

12th District representatives to host telephone town hall, Thursday, Feb. 27


Feb 18, 2020
Reps. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, and Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, are inviting 12th District constituents to join them for a telephone…

New limits on bass, walleye, and channel catfish now in effect for select lakes, rivers throughout Washington


Feb 18, 2020
As of Monday, Feb. 17, anglers on 77 lakes, as well as rivers, streams, and beaver ponds across Washington are allowed to keep…

Spring black bear special hunt applications due Feb. 28


Feb 14, 2020
Hunters must purchase and submit their 2020 spring black bear special hunt applications by midnight on Feb. 28. Hunters who…