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…





Schoesler: November revenue forecast shows B&O tax hike isn’t needed


Nov 21, 2019
Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, says the latest state revenue forecast shows that the Legislature should…

Washington state bans vapor products containing vitamin E acetate


Nov 18, 2019
On Monday the Washington State Board of Health expanded its emergency rule on vapor products to include a new section banning…

Payroll employment moves lower in October


Nov 13, 2019
Washington’s economy lost 1,600 jobs in October and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for October fell…

Graduation Requirements Rules Adopted


Nov 07, 2019
Graduation pathway options have replaced the explicit link between the state assessment and graduation. The Washington State…

Enrollment is Open for Washington’s GET Program


Nov 01, 2019
Washington State’s GET program is now open for a new enrollment period, providing families a fresh opportunity to start saving…