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…




Salmon Recovery Projects Awarded $18 Million in Grants


Dec 05, 2014
Organizations in 29 counties were given $18 million in grants to restore salmon habitat and conserve pristine areas, helping…

Ecology seeking public comments on proposed statewide wetlands plan


Dec 04, 2014
Thanks to a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Washington Department of Ecology is developing a statewide plan…

The Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses to an overpass struck on I-90 in Kittitas County


Nov 26, 2014
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is seeking the opportunity to speak with anyone who may have information about an overpass…

Workers’ comp rates increase for 2015 will be lower than first proposed


Nov 26, 2014
The average increase in workers’ compensation premiums in 2015 will be less than half of the amount initially proposed. Much of…

WDFW seeks nominations to advisory group on implementation of state’s Hydraulic Code


Nov 18, 2014
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking nominations to a citizen group responsible for advising the department…