A year and $80K later, a probe of WA fish and wildlife commissioners continues

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: July 13, 2026

Words: 1,005

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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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 tab is nearly $80,000 so far and could reach $130,000, more than triple the original price, according to recently obtained public records. Neither Ferguson nor his staff will say when the investigator’s report — originally due last fall — will be released. The latest contract extension runs through the …

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