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Gov. Ferguson orders investigation of WDFW commissioners following hunting group’s petition, leaked letters

An out-of-state group angry over the end of spring bear hunts says the commission is guilty of “politicking” and “backroom dealing”

Aug 14, 2025
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Gov. Ferguson orders investigation of WDFW commissioners following hunting group’s petition, leaked letters

An out-of-state group angry over the end of spring bear

Aug 14, 2025
12-minute read

USDA proposes closing regional Forest Service offices in Portland

The agency's Pacific Northwest Region Headquarters would be closed and the Pacific Northwest Research Station moved to Fort Collins, Colorado

Jul 31, 2025
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USDA proposes closing regional Forest Service offices in Portland

The agency's Pacific Northwest Region Headquarters would be closed and

Jul 31, 2025
6-minute read

How much does your state spend on wildlife? Not what you think

The public wants species protection but lawmakers are struggling with dwindling funds, higher fees and a biodiversity crisis

Jul 24, 2025
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How much does your state spend on wildlife? Not what you think

The public wants species protection but lawmakers are struggling with

Jul 24, 2025
13-minute read

Bills to modernize Oregon water laws await votes in final month of session

Proposed laws would streamline rights transfers, impose new environmental reviews and address dwindling water supplies

Jun 10, 2025
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Bills to modernize Oregon water laws await votes in final month of session

Proposed laws would streamline rights transfers, impose new environmental reviews

Jun 10, 2025
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On wildlife, Ferguson is no Inslee

Voters who assumed Washington’s new governor would follow his predecessor’s game policies are dismayed. Others are rejoicing

Jun 5, 2025
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On wildlife, Ferguson is no Inslee

Voters who assumed Washington’s new governor would follow his predecessor’s

Jun 5, 2025
12-minute read

Here’s what we stand to lose from NOAA funding cuts

Lower catch limits for fish and compromised maritime safety are just some of the ways Trump’s proposed budget could weaken the Pacific Northwest

May 22, 2025
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Here’s what we stand to lose from NOAA funding cuts

Lower catch limits for fish and compromised maritime safety are

May 22, 2025
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Defunding the Gorge: Washington budget battle threatens National Scenic Area

A Washington House amendment could dissolve the decades-old, bi-state commission that manages the Columbia River Gorge

Apr 24, 2025
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Defunding the Gorge: Washington budget battle threatens National Scenic Area

A Washington House amendment could dissolve the decades-old, bi-state commission

Apr 24, 2025
13-minute read

Is Washington DNR using big money to squash lawsuits?

In the “Freedom” timber sale, an environmental group says the State of Washington’s request for compensation is aimed at muzzling dissent

Apr 17, 2025
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Is Washington DNR using big money to squash lawsuits?

In the “Freedom” timber sale, an environmental group says the

Apr 17, 2025
10-minute read

Experts say Trump logging mandate would increase wildfire damage

The Forest Service says the best way to save forests is to cut them down. Will the courts agree?

Apr 10, 2025
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5-minute read

Experts say Trump logging mandate would increase wildfire damage

The Forest Service says the best way to save forests

Apr 10, 2025
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New world disorder: Get ready for dirty toilets, closed facilities and fewer firefighters

Federal layoffs have created chaos for Northwest public lands, and a cascade of damaging environmental consequences appears imminent

Apr 3, 2025
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New world disorder: Get ready for dirty toilets, closed facilities and fewer firefighters

Federal layoffs have created chaos for Northwest public lands, and

Apr 3, 2025
12-minute read

Report raises possibility of doing away with Wash. Fish and Wildlife Commission

The UW study calls the state's fish and wildlife decision-makers "dysfunctional" and recommends major reforms

Jan 2, 2025
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Report raises possibility of doing away with Wash. Fish and Wildlife Commission

The UW study calls the state's fish and wildlife decision-makers

Jan 2, 2025
13-minute read

Following November election, Washington is emerging as a national leader in climate battle

As prospects for federal progress dim, environmentalists across the state are celebrating major electoral wins

Dec 12, 2024
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Following November election, Washington is emerging as a national leader in climate battle

As prospects for federal progress dim, environmentalists across the state

Dec 12, 2024
9-minute read

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