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…




For those who missed the tax-filing deadline, IRS says file now to avoid bigger bill


Apr 30, 2019
While the federal income tax-filing deadline has passed for most people, there are some taxpayers who have not yet filed their…

Special hunt permit application deadline May 22


Apr 22, 2019
Hunters can submit special hunt applications between April 22 to May 22 for fall deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep,…

Avoid attracting bears and other wildlife this spring


Apr 18, 2019
Springtime comes with increased wildlife activity, which allows for exciting wildlife viewing opportunities statewide. However,…

Nonfarm payroll employment soars back in March


Apr 17, 2019
Washington’s economy gained 27,900 jobs in March and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for March rose…

Maycumber bill to assist local veterans passes Legislature, heads to governor’s desk


Apr 17, 2019
Veterans living in northeast Washington and other rural counties throughout the state could receive assistance accessing federal…