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…




Forest assessing burned areas for flooding risk from Naches to Methow Valley


Sep 26, 2017
High above the community of Mazama, US Forest Service Hydrologist Molly Hanson takes dozens of aerial photos of areas burned in…

WDFW proposes simplified freshwater fishing regulations, seeks public comment


Sep 20, 2017
State fishery managers are seeking public comment on a proposed package of simplified recreational fishing regulations for…

Other outdoor burning still prohibited due to continuing high fire danger


Sep 20, 2017
With rain and cooler temperatures easing fire danger across Washington, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources…

WDFW plans to conduct controlled burns on two wildlife areas if conditions allow


Sep 19, 2017
If conditions allow, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) plans to conduct controlled burns on two eastern…

DNR bans all outdoor burning


Sep 05, 2017
With multiple fires burning on the landscape and communities suffering from dense layers of smoke, the Washington State…