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…





Supreme Court Orders State to Appear at Hearing on McCleary Progress


Jul 14, 2016
A unanimous Supreme Court this morning ordered a hearing in the on going saga of education funding in Washington.  The justices…

Okanogan County limited-entry deer hunt applications due Aug. 14


Jul 12, 2016
Eighteen lucky hunters will have an opportunity to hunt for deer this fall on the 6,000-acre Charles and Mary Eder unit of the…

Farm Bureau: I-1433 will increase the minimum wage, but job seekers deserve a better law


Jul 06, 2016
Washington employers of all sizes and from a cross-section of industries voiced concern today that although raising the minimum…

Ferry County shoreline plans ready for public review


Jul 06, 2016
More than 52,000 acres of shoreline area will be managed by new programs in Ferry County, including the city of Republic. The…

WDFW restricts fires on eastern Washington lands


Jun 30, 2016
The arrival of hot, dry weather has prompted the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to restrict fires and other…