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Commissioners Under Fire in Wildlife Probe | Seattle News
A year-long probe into Washington’s Fish and Wildlife Commission found commissioners violated transparency and conflict of interest laws—but not enough to warrant removal. The $80K investigation, triggered by a controversial 2022 decision to end spring black bear hunting, revealed inconsistent compliance with public records and meeting rules, eroding trust between commissioners and agency staff. While no harassment was found, two commissioners are flagged for withholding records for 18 months, and the report urges mandatory ethics training and clearer guidelines for engaging with advocacy…
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