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…





Washinton confirms first equine West Nile virus case of 2017


Aug 10, 2017
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) was notified that a 10-year-old quarter horse in the town of Four Lakes,…

Campfire Restrictions Expanded and Woodcutting Suspended


Aug 03, 2017
Due to worsening fire conditions and continued hot and dry weather, expanded campfire restrictions will go into effect on August…

Increased Fire Restrictions on the Colville National Forest


Aug 01, 2017
Colville National Forest officials are implementing Stage II fire restrictions on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at 0001 hrs. (12:01…

Diamond Creek Fire Update July 27,


Jul 27, 2017
Diamond Creek Fire is about 18 air miles north of Mazama, Washington. Yesterday:  Continued hot and dry weather with poor…

Phishing scam targeting Washington businesses


Jul 26, 2017
The Washington Department of Revenue is warning businesses to be aware of an email phishing scam targeting Washington state…