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…





Businesses will need new license endorsement to produce marijuana-infused edibles

Press Release


Mar 20, 2018
As of April 1, statutory authority to regulate the makers of marijuana edibles will be added to the administrative…

WDFW encourages hunter education to prepare for spring turkey season


Mar 20, 2018
With the spring turkey season set to begin April 15, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) urges prospective…

Washington's wolf population increases for 9th straight year


Mar 19, 2018
Washington’s wolf population continued to grow in 2017 for the ninth straight year, according to the results of an annual survey…

Appeals court agrees with AG opinion on local marijuana bans


Mar 13, 2018
A three-judge state court of appeals panel today ruled that local jurisdictions have the authority to ban marijuana sales,…

Short blasts Democrats for supporting raid of voter-approved rainy-day fund


Mar 08, 2018
Calling it an irresponsible gimmick that threatens Washington’s future budget stability, 7th District Sen. Shelly Short…