California and Oregon are also delaying their seasons.
The West Coast commercial Dungeness crab season is being delayed again. Washington Fish and Wildlife officials say the 2nd round of testing shows the crabs don't have enough meat and there are some crabs testing positive for the toxins. More testing will happen lin a few weeks and December 31st is the next time the season could open. California and Oregon are also delaying their seasons.
Tree Recycling Event Coming Up
The Grays Harbor Conservation District is holding a tree-recycling event on Saturday, January 10.
20 Mile Stretch Of Highway 2 Reopens Today
The move will allow operations at Stevens Pass Ski Resort to resume.
New State Laws Going Into Effect January 1
Several new laws in the state of Washington will go into effect starting Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Income Tax In Washington State?
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson appears to be backing what is believed to be a future income tax to deal with budget shortfalls down the road.
More Razor Clam Digs Approved
The digs will begin December 31 and run through January 6, with 27 more dates tentatively approved for early 2026.