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…




Washington Supreme Court Issues Order on McCleary Education Case


Nov 15, 2017
The Washington Supreme Court today issued an order in the case of McCleary, et al. v. State of Washington ruling that the State…

Free holiday tree permits are available to all fourth graders with an Every Kid pass or voucher


Nov 04, 2017
The U.S. Forest Service is excited to announce that all fourth graders are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit through the…

Christmas tree permits now on sale


Nov 01, 2017
Recent storms have brought snow to the mountain tops, blanketing higher elevation trees in white and turning these areas of the…

WDFW seeks members for Master Hunter Advisory Group


Oct 31, 2017
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is accepting letters of interest through Dec. 31 for membership on its…

New rules for mandatory paid sick leave spell out requirements for employers in 2018


Oct 21, 2017
Mandatory paid sick leave in Washington starts in just over two months. This week, the Department of Labor & Industries…