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…




Kretz and Short get to work as 2015 legislative session begins in Olympia


Jan 16, 2015
In an unprecedented move, at least as far back as any "old-timers" in the Washington State Legislature can remember, the 7th…

Dansel Sworn in to Four-Year Term


Jan 13, 2015
Yesterday, Sen. Brian Dansel was sworn in to serve a full, four-year term as State Senator for the 7th Legislative District.…

Fish consumption rule proposed for Washington state

Press Release


Jan 12, 2015
The proposed update is tied to toxics-reduction legislation Gov. Inslee is proposing to address toxics that enter the…

New recycling program begins for fluorescent lights


Jan 05, 2015
Washington residents can now recycle fluorescent lights and other mercury-containing lights for free at 130 sites throughout the…

Washington’s recycling rate dips to 49 percent


Dec 30, 2014
Washington state’s recycling rate fell slightly to 49 percent in 2013, but remains well above the national average, according to…