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…




AG FERGUSON ISSUES OPEN LETTER TO LAW ENFORCEMENT ON I-1639

BOB FERGUSON
Attorney General


Feb 13, 2019
Open letter to Washington’s sheriffs and police chiefs refusing to enforce Initiative 1639: In November 2018, Washingtonians…

Fish and Wildlife Commission cancels Saturday session but will hold Friday meeting


Feb 08, 2019
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is canceling its meeting on Saturday, Feb. 9, due to an expected winter storm. The…

Deadline to Apply for WAEF Scholarships is March 1st


Feb 05, 2019
The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) will award over $1 million in new and renewing scholarships to college students…

Sutherland introduces bill to amend background check provisions for concealed pistol license holders


Feb 05, 2019
Rep. Robert J. Sutherland, R-Granite Falls, has introduced a bill establishing an exemption from background check requirements…

Maycumber bill to help veterans access services receives public hearing


Jan 31, 2019
Legislation designed to help veterans access the services and programs they have earned, and are entitled to, received a public…