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…




Test Your Smoke Alarms When You Change Your Clocks!


Mar 08, 2018
Daylight savings time takes place on Sunday, March 11.  The State Fire Marshal’s Office is asking that you take a few minutes to…

Washington jobs report delivers promising start to new year


Mar 07, 2018
Washington’s economy added 6,800 jobs in January and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate came in at 4.7…

Permit Renewals Considered for Recreation Events & Guided Activities


Feb 26, 2018
As an agency that cares for the land and serves people, connecting individuals with our public lands is an essential part of…

NE Washington Wolf-Livestock Grant Board awards five grants for wolf-livestock projects


Feb 16, 2018
The Northeast Washington Wolf-Livestock Grant Board has completed their evaluation process of the seven applications received…

Forest Service urges drivers to respect groomed routes; stop road damage


Feb 16, 2018
Forest Service crews are reporting finding road damage from forest recreationists driving on groomed snowmobile routes and…