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…





Newhouse, McMorris Rodgers Reject Flawed Privately-Funded Dam Study

Press Release


Jul 29, 2019
Today, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released a joint statement following the release of a…

WDFW to open application period for Master Hunter Permit Program


Jul 25, 2019
Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting new applicants to join the ranks of 1,650 certified master…

State Invests $25 Million in Removing Barriers to Migrating Fish


Jul 25, 2019
Migrating fish soon will have access to more than 82 miles of streams in Washington, thanks to $25 million in grants from…

Free MMR Vaccine Now Available for Child Care Workers


Jul 25, 2019
The Department of Health is collaborating with Safeway Inc. and Albertsons Companies LLC and with the Department of Children,…

Lake Roosevelt white sturgeon fishery to open Sept. 1


Jul 23, 2019
Lake Roosevelt white sturgeon fishery to open Sept. 1 upstream of China Bend boat ramp   Action: Open additional harvest…