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…





Unemployment rate nudges upward, job growth continues


Apr 18, 2018
Washington’s economy added 3,900 jobs in March and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate increased slightly…

Hundreds of lowland lakes open April 28


Apr 18, 2018
Trout fishing in Washington reaches full speed April 28 when hundreds of lowland lakes – stocked with millions of fish – open…

Washington’s Summer Fire Rules Officially Begin Sunday


Apr 13, 2018
Even with this wet, rainy spring, Washington’s summer fire rules officially begin Sunday, April 15, as specified by state law.…

WDFW launches new Fish Washington regulations app ahead of fishing opener


Apr 10, 2018
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) debuted a new mobile app today that promises to make determining fishing…

ESL and Citizenship Preparation Grant Funding Available from Tree Fruit Industry


Apr 05, 2018
The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) provides grants to organizations in central Washington that provide adult…