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…




Ecology releases updated rule to cap carbon pollution


Jun 01, 2016
The Washington Department of Ecology has released an updated version of the state’s first-ever rule to cap carbon pollution. The…

“Click It or Ticket” Safety Campaign Aims for 100% Seatbelt Compliance


May 23, 2016
Saving drivers lives is the focus of the “Click it or Ticket” campaign which launched this week. The nationwide campaign…

State Parks offers two ‘free’ days in June


May 19, 2016
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer two “free days” next month: Saturday, June 4, recognition of…

“No Shovel Needed” Gardening Workshop


May 06, 2016
Everyone can grow a garden, no land needed! The WSU Master Gardeners in partnership with the Oroville Seed Library will present…

Forest Damage Reports Coming In


May 02, 2016
Road damage is becoming visible as snow melts off forest roads.  Flooding that occurred last fall, over the winter and into the…