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…




September trial set over Columbia River pollution

By Associated Press
Apr 09, 2012
A federal judge has rejected efforts by a Canadian smelter to drag other companies into a legal fight over Columbia River…

Washington senator's plan to split the state reaches quiz show

By Associated Press
Apr 05, 2012
A state senator's plan to split Washington is half is placing him in Double Jeopardy. Literally. The long-running quiz…

Studded tire deadline moved to April 16

By NCBI
Mar 23, 2012
Drivers have an extra two weeks to remove their studded tires this year. The Washington State Department of…

Wash. to appeal over emergency contraceptives

By Associated Press
Mar 22, 2012
State officials announced Wednesday they will appeal a federal judge's ruling that Washington state cannot force…

Columbia River Bridge at Hwy 20 Repair Work This Summer

By NCBI
Mar 15, 2012
The US 395/SR 20 Columbia River bridge will get new pavement this summer as a much-needed improvement project gets under…