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…




Public can comment on new draft of proposed Game Management Plan


Oct 17, 2014
A new version of the draft 2015-21 Game Management Plan for Washington state will be available for public comment for one month,…

WDFW seeks candidates for Wolf Advisory Group


Oct 15, 2014
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking candidates to serve for the next two years on the committee…

Hunting may be Impacted on National Forest Lands near Wildfires


Oct 08, 2014
With many different hunting seasons occurring it is important for hunters and other forest users to be aware of areas of the…

Details of draft fish consumption rule released


Sep 30, 2014
Washingtonians get a chance to preview proposed water quality standards for toxic chemicals that include new fish consumption…

Minimum wage will increase to $9.47 in 2015


Sep 30, 2014
Washington's minimum wage will increase 15 cents to $9.47 an hour beginning Jan. 1, 2015. The Department of Labor…