Hilary Franz

Dave Upthegrove announced the move shortly after being sworn into office. It’s in line with a pledge he made during his campaign last year.

The state board of natural resources has voted in favor of a resolution to formally adopt Washington’s ban on commercial net pen fish farming in state waters.

Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz has conceded in her race to represent Washington’s 6th Congressional District. Democrat Emily Randall and Republican Drew MacEwan will advance to the general election in November.

Five months after holding its presidential primaries, Washington is looking further down the ticket and selecting candidates to compete for federal and state offices.

In one Washington district that has elected white, male Democrats for 60 years, Democratic primary voters are choosing between two women for the first time this August.

Washington Senator Patty Murray has made a rare endorsement in a contested primary, setting up a competitive August race for voters in the 6th Congressional District.

The Democratic lands commissioner quit the governor’s race and began campaigning to succeed U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, who is not seeking re-election. Democratic state Sen. Emily Randall is also vying for the post.

Seven candidates are running to become Washington's next Commissioner of Public Lands. People who are familiar with the office say it's not shocking – even if some voters aren't totally sure what the commissioner's job is.

Washington state plans to conserve 2,000 acres of state forest, that would otherwise be logged, to absorb carbon dioxide. Activists want more. KNKX environment reporter Bellamy Pailthorp explains the potential of this climate solution, and the obstacles to implementing it.

Washington Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz has announced her campaign for governor. Franz has spent the last seven years leading the department responsible for millions of acres of public lands in Washington.