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…




Maycumber bill to help state manage forest fuel loads receives public hearing in Olympia


Jan 11, 2018
Legislation that would allow the Department of Fish and Wildlife to use best available science practices when managing state…

WDFW seeks public comments on proposed 2018-20 hunting seasons


Jan 08, 2018
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public input on proposed recommendations for the 2018-20…

New rules would require RFID for cattle in some cases


Dec 21, 2017
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) filed a notice of intent today to update rules concerning livestock…

New Year brings with it higher minimum wage and paid sick leave for Washington workers


Dec 21, 2017
Many more workers around Washington will have paid sick leave soon. The state's new mandatory paid sick leave law takes effect…

Washington economy continues to improve


Dec 21, 2017
Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held at 4.5 percent in in November, despite preliminary estimates from the…