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…




7th Legislative District lawmakers elected to leadership positions

Press Release


Nov 27, 2018
All three members of the 7th District’s legislative team – Sen. Shelly Short and Reps. Joel Kretz and Jacquelin Maycumber – will…

DNR to Hire 550 Seasonal Firefighters


Nov 27, 2018
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has begun recruiting for 550 temporary firefighters to serve during…

State unemployment rate falls again


Nov 14, 2018
Washington’s economy added 12,400 jobs in October and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for October was…

WDFW director authorizes removing wolves from 2 packs preying on cattle


Nov 08, 2018
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind today authorized the use of lethal measures to remove…

Sno-Park permits go on sale Nov. 1


Oct 30, 2018
The Washington State Parks Winter Recreation Program reminds winter recreation enthusiasts that Sno-Park permits will be…