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…




Cantwell: Make sales tax deduction permanent

By Associated Press
Jan 25, 2011
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington has introduced a bill that would make the sales tax deduction permanent on…

WA foster parents sue state in federal court

By Associated Press
Jan 20, 2011
A Washington foster parents group has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court, saying the state has a low reimbursement…

Feds drop appeal on lynx habitat, will revise plan

By Associated Press
Jan 17, 2011
Wildlife officials have dropped their appeal of a court ruling that forces the government to revise its flawed plan to…

Lawmakers pressed to act on business tax cut

By Associated Press
Jan 17, 2011
Lawmakers were pressed Monday to quickly pass a couple of bills that Gov. Chris Gregoire's office says will cut taxes to…

Master Hunter program accepting applications through February 15

By NCBI
Jan 06, 2011
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is currently accepting enrollment applications through Feb. 15 for…