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…




Washington minimum wage increase takes effect Jan. 1, 2015


Dec 30, 2014
Washington's new, higher minimum wage takes effect Jan. 1, 2015. The 15-cent increase to $9.47 was announced by the Department…

WDFW extends deadline to apply for Master Hunter Advisory Group


Dec 18, 2014
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has extended the deadline to apply for membership on the department’s Master…

Forest Supervisor Mike Balboni to Retire


Dec 17, 2014
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Supervisor Mike Balboni has announced his plans to retire on January 3, 2015, from the Forest…

Sen. Brian Dansel Appointed Vice Chair of Key Senate Committees


Dec 12, 2014
On Tuesday evening the Majority Coalition Caucus announced the appointment of Sen. Brian Dansel, R-Republic, as Vice Chair of…

Shortened Timeframe to Apply for Forest Service Summer Jobs


Dec 05, 2014
US Forest Service managers have implemented a new centralized hiring process for temporary or seasonal jobs in national forests…