Washington groups supporting underserved communities, youth, veterans, or other people facing barriers to outdoor access can request free annual Discover Passes through the Everyone Outdoors Program. Requests are reviewed and fulfilled monthly on a first come, first served basis.

It’s back to school season and the perfect time to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for school.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife invites you to attend a virtual meeting on Aug. 28 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be a brief presentation of the state’s comprehensive plan to conserve its fish and wildlife habitats followed by time for questions.

A crackling campfire is an essential part of camping for many people, but you can still have a good time without one. We offer alternatives and tips for an enjoyable camping experience during a burn ban.

These results are not final and will be updated as counties report new information. The Office of the Secretary of State will certify and report final results on August 23.

Washington state will send a statue of the Nisqually activist and humanitarian to the National Statuary Hall in 2025. This project is the result of legislation that was passed in 2021 to replace the statue of Marcus Whitman with one of Billy Frank Jr.