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…





Drivers have until March 31 to remove studded tires


Mar 29, 2017
Spring is here and that means drivers in Washington have until Friday, March 31, to remove their winter studded tires. The…

Winter recreation continues, but Sno-Parks are reducing services


Mar 29, 2017
Record snow fall in the mountains this year means there’s still lots of the white stuff left for winter recreationists. But 2017…

Inslee proclaims state of emergency for 20 counties fighting flooding


Mar 21, 2017
Gov. Jay Inslee signed an emergency proclamation on Friday to free up state resources in the event of flooding or other…

Washington’s wolf population continues to grow


Mar 17, 2017
Washington state’s wolf population grew by 28 percent last year and added at least two new packs, according to an annual report…

Close whitefish fishing in select upper Columbia River tributaries


Mar 09, 2017
Close whitefish fishing in select upper Columbia River tributaries Action: Close the Entiat, Methow, Chewuch and parts of the…