National BLM > OR/WA > Spokane > Newsroom

Spokane Newsroom

Bureau of Land Management offices post News Releases to share news or let you know upcoming plans for their area. If you have questions regarding a specific News Release, contact information is at the top of each News Release. Please feel free to contact the Spokane Office with your questions or comments, at 509-536-1200 or by email.

The BLM in Oregon and Washington recently began offering news releases in the RSS format. This will allow you see a complete and ongoing list of press releases distributed by the various BLM Districts throughout Oregon and Washington. Additional information on RSS feeds, and how to subscribe to them, is available at our RSS page.

Spokane News Releases in 2010		Show \| Hide
Feb 01 2010	President Proposes $1.1 Billion for BLM in Fiscal Year 2011
Jan 29 2010	Salazar Appoints Steve Doherty as Senior Northwest Advisor
Jan 29 2010	BLM and Forest Service Announce 2010 Grazing Fee
Jan 25 2010	Federal Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting February 2
Jan 25 2010	BLM Planning for Noxious Weed Management
Jan 14 2010	BLM Releases Planning Update
Jan 13 2010	BLM Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards
Jan 08 2010	Comments Sought on Proposed Transmission Line to Cross Grant, Kittitas, and Yakima Counties
Dec 29 2009	BLM Fast-Track Approach on Renewable Energy Projects
Dec 22 2009	Where in the Heck is New Princeton, Oregon?
Nov 25 2009	BLM Distributes Payments to Counties
Nov 23 2009	Secretary Salazar to Hold Media Teleconference to Discuss Onshore Oil and Natural Gas Leasing and Development
Nov 04 2009	Increase in Oil and Gas Drilling Permit Application Fees
Nov 03 2009	Veterans Fees Waived Next Wednesday
Oct 27 2009	BLM to Carry Out Prescribed Burn in Okanogan County
Oct 22 2009	Juniper Dunes Toilets Vandalized
Oct 15 2009	BLM Hazardous Fuels Public Meeting
Oct 06 2009	Volunteers Help Clean up Douglas Creek Canyon and Escure Ranch
Oct 02 2009	BLM Herbicide Plan Available for Public Review

Spokane News Releases in 2009	Show \| Hide
Sep 23 2009	Some Fees Waived for Public Lands Day
Sep 18 2009	Fire Closure Lifted on BLM Lands in Washington State
Sep 15 2009	Volunteers Needed to Help Clean up Douglas Creek Canyon on National Public Lands Day
Sep 15 2009	Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council to Meet September 24 to 25
Sep 14 2009	Roza Recreation Site Temporarily Closed
Sep 01 2009	Nat'l Wild Horse Board meets in Virginia
Aug 28 2009	Mining Fees Due 9/1/2009
Aug 18 2009	BLM Releases Project Planning Update
Aug 17 2009	Marcilynn Burke Named Deputy Director of BLM
Aug 07 2009	Confirmation of Bob Abbey for Director of the Bureau of Land Management
Aug 05 2009	Proposed Motorized Trail Designation on Public Lands in Lincoln County
Jul 27 2009	Solar Energy Comment Period Extended
Jul 23 2009	BLM Seeks Comments on Douglas County Grazing Proposal
Jul 22 2009	Expanded Fire Restrictions on Bureau of Land Management Lands in Eastern Washington
Jul 10 2009	Fire Restrictions on Bureau of Land Management Lands in Eastern Washington
Jul 02 2009	Rock Creek Road Closure
Jun 29 2009	BLM Announces Adjustments to Mining-Related Location and Annual Maintenance Fees
Jun 29 2009	Wild Horses Up For Adoption In Longview, Washington
Jun 29 2009	DOI Fast-Track Initiatives for Solar Energy Development on Western Lands
Jun 11 2009	Secretary Salazar Announces $381.6 Million in 2009 PILT Payments to Local Governments with Federal Lands
Jun 08 2009	Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council to Meet June 11
Jun 05 2009	Proposed Benton City Community Pit Sand and Gravel Sale
Jun 05 2009	BLM Seeking Comments on Proposed Recreation Improvements at Juniper Dunes
Jun 03 2009	National Geological Carbon Capture Program Can Help Develop Cleaner Energy, Reduce Greenhouse Gases
May 14 2009	BLM Releases Planning Update - May 2009
May 07 2009	Interior Releases Budget Numbers
May 05 2009	ARRA Stimulus Projects Funded
Apr 17 2009	Prescribed Burn at Twin Lakes Recreation Area
Apr 13 2009	Spokane Council Still Seeks Advisors
Apr 13 2009	Arlington Wild Horse Adoption: April 25th
Mar 30 2009	President Signs Legislation that Enhances Protection for Public Lands in Oregon and Washington
Mar 30 2009	Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council to Meet April 16
Mar 12 2009	Hog Canyon Lake Road Open
Mar 09 2009	Advisors Needed for Spokane District Council
Mar 09 2009	BLM Releases "Brokers Best Barite" Planning Document for Public Review
Mar 04 2009	BLM Prepares for Upcoming Oil and Gas Lease Sale
Feb 27 2009	BLM Yakima Canyon Recreation Sites Re-opened
Feb 25 2009	BLM Issues Seasonal Road Closure in Juniper Dunes
Feb 17 2009	Spokane District BLM Releases Planning Update - Feb 2009
Feb 12 2009	Northwest Firefighters to Help in Australia
Feb 12 2009	Access Road Temporarily Closed to Vehicle Use at Twin Lakes Recreation Area
Feb 06 2009	BLM Executes Addendum to National Agreement and Conducts Tribal Outreach
Feb 02 2009	Road Open to Rock Creek Recreation Area
Jan 30 2009	BLM and Forest Service Announce 2009 Grazing Fee
Jan 21 2009	BLM to Establish Special Offices to Expedite Development of Renewable Energy
Jan 14 2009	Energy Corridors Designated in Eleven Western States
Jan 14 2009	New Purchases of Western Land Parcels with High Conservation Values
Jan 14 2009	Yakima Canyon Recreation Sites Temporarily Closed
Jan 05 2009	BLM Director Names New National Landscape Conservation System Director
Dec 24 2008	Access Roads Temporarily Closed to Vehicle Use at Hog Canyon Lake and Rock Creek Recreation Area
Dec 15 2008	BLM Annouces Rare Species Guidance
Dec 04 2008	BLM Announces Final Rule for Land Withdrawals
Nov 20 2008	2008 PILT Payments Distributed
Nov 14 2008	Spokane District BLM Releases Planning Update - Nov - 2008
Nov 06 2008	BLM Waives Recreation-related Fees for Veterans on Veterans Day
Oct 31 2008	Volunteers Make a Difference on Public Lands in Lincoln County
Oct 31 2008	Full Compensation for Payments In Lieu of Taxes
Oct 30 2008	Final Right-of-Way Rental Fee Regulations
Oct 27 2008	BLM Planning Pile Burn near Antoine Creek
Oct 23 2008	Geothermal Energy and Power Generation on Federal Lands
Oct 09 2008	Volunteers Help Restore McLoughlin Canyon Trailhead during National Public Lands Day

Spokane News Releases in 2008	Show \| Hide
Sep 19 2008	National Public Lands Day: Volunteers Needed to Help Restore McLoughlin Canyon Trailhead
Sep 05 2008	Eastern Washington RAC to Meet in Colville, WA on September 18, 2008
Sep 02 2008	Fire Closure Lifted on BLM Lands in Washington State
Sep 02 2008	Fire Closure Lifted on BLM Lands in Washington State
Sep 02 2008	Fire Closure Lifted on BLM Lands in Washington State
Aug 06 2008	Spokane District BLM Releases Project Planning Update
Jul 24 2008	Fee Changes Coming to BLM Recreation Sites in the Yakima River Canyon
Jul 21 2008	BLM Proposes Improvement Plans at Turn Point Light Station
Jul 15 2008	Fire Restrictions on Bureau of Land Management Lands in Eastern Washington
Jun 19 2008	Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council Meeting July 16
May 20 2008	EWRAC Meeting on June 5, 2008
May 09 2008	BLM Announces Yakima River Canyon Fees
May 09 2008	Big Pines Recreation Site Open Memorial Day Weekend
Apr 30 2008	BLM Rejects Hardrock Lease Application near Mount St. Helens
Apr 24 2008	BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposed OHV Route for Lakeview Ranch
Apr 03 2008	Fishtrap Target Shooting Proposal
Mar 31 2008	Proposal to Increase Fees at Yakima River Canyon Recreation Sites
Mar 24 2008	Folsom Farm Road Open
Mar 20 2008	Twin Lakes Road Open
Mar 12 2008	Hog Canyon Lake Road Open
Mar 05 2008	Folsom Farm Road Closed
Feb 27 2008	Road to Twin Lakes Closed
Feb 25 2008	Yakima Canyon Big Pines Site Construction Closure
Feb 04 2008	BLM Releases Improvement Plans on Watmough Bay Trailhead
Feb 01 2008	Hog Canyon Lake Road - Temp. Closure

Spokane News Releases in 2007	Show \| Hide
Sep 24 2007	Fire Closure Lifted on BLM Lands in Washington State
Sep 14 2007	Volunteers Needed to Help Restore McLoughlin Canyon Trailhead on National Public Lands Day
Sep 07 2007	Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council to Meet September 20
Aug 14 2007	BLM Seeking Candidates for the Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council through August 24
Jul 11 2007	Fire Closure on BLM Lands in Eastern Washington
Jun 08 2007	Juniper Dunes Cooperative Agreement Clarification
May 23 2007	Emergency Restrictions in Effect for Juniper Dunes
May 16 2007	Wild Horse Adoption Scheduled June 2-3 in Monroe
May 16 2007	Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council Meeting Scheduled for June 1
Apr 26 2007	Temporary Closure of Access Route to Juniper Dunes May 1-10
Apr 20 2007	Yakima River Canyon Fees in Effect May 15
Mar 27 2007	Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council Meeting Scheduled for April 13
Feb 20 2007	Eastern Washington Resource Council Seeks Nominees
Feb 15 2007	Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council Meeting Scheduled for February 23
Feb 14 2007	Juniper Dunes Cooperative Agreement Reached
Oct 18 2006	Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council meeting in Spokane November 3rd 2006
Oct 17 2006	Split Rock Recreation Site, near Okanogan
Oct 05 2006	Fire Closure Lifted on BLM Lands in Washington State

Spokane News Releases in 2006
Aug 18 2006	Walla Walla County added to fire closure
Aug 05 2006	Okanogan, Ferry, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties added to fire closure
Jul 20 2006	Resource Advisory Committee meets in Spokane
Jul 05 2006	Fire Closure in Effect on BLM Lands in Washington State

Announcements

President Proposes $1.1 Billion for BLM in Fiscal Year 2011

Date: 02/01/10

With a focus on renewable energy development, climate change adaptation, and other key priorities, President Obama today requested $1.1 billion in appropriations for the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management in Fiscal Year 2011. This represents an $8.0 million increase from the BLM's FY 2010 enacted funding level. The President's request reflects his continuing commitment to be prudent with taxpayer dollars while setting priorities for spending.

BLM's 2011 Budget in Brief (PDF)
BLM Highlights from the Interior Budget Justification (PDF)

Volunteers Help Clean up Douglas Creek Canyon and Escure Ranch

Date: 10/08/09

Volunteers turned out for National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 26, 2009, to lend a helping hand replacing fence, building horse corrals, performing trail maintenance, and helping pick up litter at two Bureau of Land Management (BLM) managed sites, Douglas Creek Canyon and Escure Ranch Recreation Areas.

News Release (PDF)

Photos of Event