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…




New DOT number requirements for commercial vehicle owners


Mar 19, 2015
Beginning October 23, 2015, businesses that need US Department of Transportation (USDOT) numbers for company vehicles will be…

Washington’s unemployment rate remains flat at 6.3 percent


Mar 18, 2015
After several months of increasing unemployment rates, Washington’s unemployment rate for the month of February remained steady…

Rep. Short's bill to study wolf impacts on ungulate populations passes state House


Mar 16, 2015
With 12 of the state's 16 confirmed wolf packs living in Northeast Washington, residents continue to have significant concerns…

House passes bill to take a second look at wolf management plan


Mar 12, 2015
The House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill March 10 to require the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) to review…

State Patrol Detectives Seek Witnesses to Crash Involving School Bus


Mar 11, 2015
The Washington State Patrol is investigating the March 5, 2015 fatality collision that occurred on US 97 near Orondo.  The…