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Commissioners Ignored Rules, Report Finds | Spokane News
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An investigation into the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission reveals troubling patterns of secrecy and conflict, but stops short of calling it serious misconduct. Commissioners routinely skirted transparency laws and ignored conflict-of-interest rules, fueled by poor training and a deepening rift with agency leadership — though no harassment or mistreatment was confirmed. The report highlights systemic failures that hurt staff, eroded trust, and cost taxpayers $80K. Governor Ferguson’s office will review findings before deciding next steps, while the agency’s director, who requested the probe, focuses on conservation — but experts urge stronger training and clearer guidelines for commissioner-advocacy interactions. Two commissioners may face corrective action for holding public records for 18 months. Tensions over hunting vs. wildlife protection aren’t going away — and this report won’t calm them down.
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