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Washington Could have New Fishing Rules Next Year
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public input on proposed changes to fishing regulations in Chelan and Grant counties. : The proposed rule change would eliminate the daily limit of 25 yellow perch, moving to a statewide rule of no daily limit. This aims to increase angler opportunities and potentially improve the average size of yellow perch in the lake.
FIRE REPORT: Cold front to elevate fire conditions in Grant and Adams Co.
Aug. 27—MOSES LAKE — According to the National Weather Service's Spokane office, there will be a cold front blowing through the region with high winds that will elevate fire conditions. "It is caused by a storm going through the Northeast Pacific that is moving into northern British Columbia and kind of just kind of sending a cold front across Washington overnight," National Weather Service ...
Missing Ocean Shores man found, Silver Alert canceled
LAKE STEVENS, Wash. - The Washington State Patrol (WSP) says a missing Ocean Shores man with dementia has been located. WSP canceled the Silver Alert for the man at 7 p.m. To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle newsletter.
Washington state ferry cancellations cripple service before the busy Labor Day weekend
SEATTLE — Headed into the last summer holiday of 2024 when thousands plan to take a ferry, cancellations and delays alter many routes operated by Washington State Ferries (WSF). WSF announced that the Seattle/Bainbridge route is operating on a one-boat service due to a crew shortage on Tuesday. WSF...
Retreat Fire Is Shutting Down Recreation in WA
The Retreat Fire, which began on July 23 in the Rimrock area of Washington, is currently 85% contained and has burned 45,601 acres as of August 19. According to the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, most of the fire southwest of Naches is under control, though some areas and roads, including WDFW's Wildlife Creek Area and sites along the Tieton River and U.S. Highway 12, will remain closed until at least September 23 due to safety concerns. The closures impact activities such as rock climbing, hunting, scouting, and fishing, and will be reassessed after the expiration date.
New Bodycam Program For Washington Fish and Wildlife Officers
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is rolling out a body-cam program for its 152 commissioned law enforcement officers starting in September. This aims to enhance accountability, transparency, and safety in the enforcement of natural resource laws. WDFW Police Chief. The decision to implement body-cam comes after a...
Columbia Distributing Raises Over $350,000 for Local Nonprofits
KENT, Washington – August 26, 2024 – Columbia Distributing, the largest Total Beverage distributor in the Pacific Northwest, announced today that the 13th Annual Scott DeMartine Memorial Charity Golf Tournament raised over $350,000. The funds will be donated to four charities: The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington and Alaska (RMHC), the Washington State division of the American Cancer Society, StolenYouth, and Parrot Creek Child and Family Services.
NyaStrong Warriors Academy finishes summer season with tournament victory
The NyaStrong Warriors Academy (NWA) concluded its summer 3-on-3 basketball season by outlasting five other teams to win the NWA Summer 3-on-3 tournament at Tenino Middle School. The field of ...
Settlement with family of man killed by Olympia police will mandate de-escalation training
A settlement with the family of Tim Green, a 37-year-old Black man fatally shot by an Olympia law enforcement officer in August 2022, will require the city’s police to complete crisis intervention training within two years. “We have been forever impacted by the death of a son, a brother,...
The Longest Road Tunnel in the Lower 48 is here in Washington
City planners in Washington made some bold decisions after learning how bridges and overpasses were affected by the 1989 Bay Area Earthquake. The quake, which registered 6.9 on the Richter Scale, caused the Nimitz Freeway on Interstate 880 in Oakland to collapse. Entire sections of the upper deck collapsed directly on the lower deck, crushing more than two dozen cars and their occupants.
Washington & Oregon Devastated by Intense 2024 Fire Season
As of today (August 25, 2024), both Washington and Oregon have been severely impacted by this year's fire season. WA & OR: Human-Caused Fires and Acreage 2024 Totals. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center (@NWCCInfo) has issued a warning about the severity of the ongoing wildfire season in the Pacific Northwest. According to their recent update, "The PNW continues to face a tough wildfire season with close to 2 million acres burned! Despite brief relief, hot, dry, and windy conditions are back mid-week, intensifying fire activity. Expect more dry lightning and triple-digit heat, especially in Southern Oregon and Eastern Washington." This dire warning sets the stage for understanding the magnitude of the fires that have ravaged the region in 2024.
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