A state investigation into Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission members, launched by Gov. Bob Ferguson in 2025, has cost $80,000 and remains ongoing as of July 2026. The probe was initiated following concerns about the commission's actions, but has taken longer and cost more than initially anticipated. The investigation's extension means continued scrutiny of the commission's decisions, which affect local wildlife management and conservation efforts in Ellensburg and throughout Washington.
State probe into wildlife commission costs $80K, extends
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- ✓A state investigation into Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission members was launched by Gov. Bob Ferguson in 2025“An investigation of Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission members launched by Gov. Bob Ferguson last summer is taking longer and costing more than expected.”
- ✓The state investigation into Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission members has cost $80,000“A year and $80K later, a probe of WA fish and wildlife commissioners continues — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:45:00 -0700 An investigation of Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission members launched by Gov. Bob Ferguson last summer is taking longer and costing more than expected.”
- ✓The state investigation into Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission members remains ongoing as of July 2026“An investigation of Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission members launched by Gov. Bob Ferguson last summer is taking longer and costing more than expected.”
- ⚠The probe was initiated following concerns about the commission's actionsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The investigation has taken longer and cost more than initially anticipated“An investigation of Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission members launched by Gov. Bob Ferguson last summer is taking longer and costing more than expected.”
- ⚠The investigation's extension means continued scrutiny of the commission's decisionsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The commission's decisions affect local wildlife management and conservation efforts in EllensburgNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The commission's decisions affect wildlife management and conservation efforts throughout WashingtonNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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