The Bellevue Human Services Commission will host a public hearing on May 6 to inform funding and policy for housing and human services, focusing on the 2025-2029 plans.

Scientists in Washington State are conducting the fifteenth year of a Watershed Health Monitoring study to evaluate the state of regional waterways by examining ecological indicators such as aquatic life and water quality.

Salmon fishing in WA's Marine Area 5 is closed from April 20 to 30 to meet conservation goals after nearing sublegal encounter limits. Halibut fishing remains open.

Ballard Commons Park in Seattle opens a new nautical-themed play area on April 20, with festivities and performances to celebrate the community-driven project.

Seattle Parks and Recreation is using carbon dioxide to control rat populations in an eco-friendly way, avoiding traditional poisons that harm wildlife.

The West Medical Lake access area near Spokane is closing from April 29 to May 10, 2024, for clean-up after the Gray Fire, affecting fishing season opening.

The South Park Community Center is offering a variety of spring activities, including board games and basketball, at Concord Elementary School for all ages.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has released new big game hunting regulations for the 2024-26 seasons, available online and in print soon.

The WDFW announces the opening of trout season on April 27, with over 800 prizes available for anglers, and stocks lowland lakes with over 14.5 million fish.

Heritage Park will experience intermittent trail closures and noise from April 15th to 19th due to gravel laying by the Department of Enterprise Services, with possible extensions if weather affects the work.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is set to discuss wildlife policies, land acquisitions, and habitat conservation at their upcoming meeting in Olympia.

Seattle residents are invited to photograph local wildlife for the 2024 City Nature Challenge, aiming to create a biodiversity census that informs park management.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has set tentative salmon fishing seasons for 2024-2025 similar to last year's, aiming to balance sport and conservation.