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…




Free and Reduced-Price Meal Programs


Sep 07, 2014
Washington public schools play a vital role by providing free and reduced-price meals to all students in need. The application…

Campfire restrictions reduced on national forest lands


Aug 27, 2014
The ban on campfires in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest will be partially lifted on August 27.   Starting Wednesday,…

WDFW continues effort to protect sheep from wolf attacks in Stevens County


Aug 25, 2014
Personnel from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife continued their effort today to find and remove up to four wolves…

Grizzly Bear Restoration Review Process to get Underway this Fall


Aug 22, 2014
As an initial step in the decision-making process to determine whether grizzly bears should be restored to the North Cascades…

WDFW seeks comments on 2015-17 hunting season proposals


Aug 13, 2014
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking comments on proposed alternatives for 2015-17 hunting seasons, and has…