As DNR passes ban on fish farming, other agencies push back
Net pens are large floating structures where fish or seafood are grown and have been used in the Salish Sea for four decades.
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Ferguson wades into WA Fish and Wildlife Commission turmoil
In one of his first acts as governor, Bob Ferguson pulled back two Inslee administration appointments to the state Fish and Wildlife Commission, adding a new layer of uncertainty for the already troub ...
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Helicopter Operation in Washington Set to Monitor Bighorn Sheep Health and Movement
Helicopters in Washington state will capture and monitor bighorn sheep for health and movements, including GPS collar fitting ...
Trump’s initial federal layoffs hit Tri-Cities, WA area. Here’s what we know so far
More than 100 people protested at John Dam Plaza as job cuts hit local federal workers and other policies sparked concern.
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Trout fishing opens March 1 for many Eastern Washington lakes
In a Thursday press release, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced that “(n)early two dozen Eastern ...
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Washington's Milltown Island Estuary Restoration Completed, A Boon for Chinook Salmon and Outdoor Recreation
WDFW completes an estuary restoration project on Milltown Island, enhancing habitat for salmon and recreation.
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Local law enforcement can’t use dogs to find bad bears, wolves, cougars under new bill
A new bill before the Washington State Legislature has sparked intense debate among lawmakers, wildlife advocates and local ...
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Crash course: NE Washington crews work to wipe out invasive northern pike to save native fish
Over the past 12 years, gillnets set by the Kalispel Tribe in the Pend Oreille system have removed nearly 20,000 northern pike.
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Washington considers taking over grizzly bear management — But not everyone’s on board
A new bill making its way through Washington’s legislature aims to take back control over the state's most infamous apex ...
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Police dog comes out of retirement to fight dangerous menace: 'Alarming reminder of the imminent threat we face'
A dog named Puddles is working with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Police dog comes out of retirement to fight dangerous menace: 'Alarming reminder of the imminent threat we face' ...
California loves Dungeness crab. But concerns over whale safety have put the industry in peril
Anemic hauls of Dungeness crab early in the season are the latest setback for California's commercial crab industry, which ...