Governor Warns Commissioners Over Transparency | Spokane News

Governor Ferguson issues final warnings to two Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission members, Melanie Rowland and Lorna Smith, threatening removal if they don’t fully comply with public records and conflict-of-interest laws before their terms end. Despite an investigation revealing systemic training gaps and occasional rule-breaking, the governor opted for a stern warning over immediate removal — angering watchdog groups like the Sportsmen’s Alliance who’ve long demanded accountability, especially after controversial decisions like halting spring black bear hunting. The letters demand strict adherence to transparency rules and zero retaliation against investigators, with removal looming if compliance fails. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4fabc5e30bfc640b