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…





State health officials announce revised guideline for prescribing narcotics ? public comments period begins


Apr 22, 2015
State health leaders have issued a revised guideline on pain management. The draft document includes updated recommendations on…

Deadline to apply for special hunt permits is May 20


Apr 22, 2015
Hunters have through May 20 to apply for special hunting permits for fall deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep, and…

Whooping cough outbreak growing in Washington


Apr 17, 2015
Whooping cough is on the rise in Washington and state health officials are urging people to get vaccinated against the disease,…

Senate passes Kretz's bill dealing with wildfires


Apr 17, 2015
The Senate passed a bill April 13 addressing how the state responds to wildfires after the failures of the massive Carlton…

Wildfire season begins today


Apr 15, 2015
Wildfire season officially begins April 15, as specified by state law, and already the Washington State Department of Natural…