public lands commissioner

2 Vying to Become Washington’s Next Public Lands Chief
2 Vying to Become Washington’s Next Public Lands Chief
2 Vying to Become Washington’s Next Public Lands Chief
SEATTLE (AP) — An environmental attorney and a retired Navy commander are vying to become Washington's next public lands commissioner. The office oversees the state's largest firefighting force and 5.6 million acres of state-owned lands. Democrat Hilary Franz and Republican Steve McLaughlin are running this November to replace Peter Goldmark, who did not seek a third term...