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Steptoe Butte improvements coming in early 2021

OAKESDALE — Steptoe Butte State Park will close for 12-16 weeks later this winter for improvements.

Washington State Parks officials said the entire park will be closed beginning in February or March to allow for major road and parking improvements.

The start date and completion depend on the weather, officials said.

State updating mining rules

OLYMPIA — The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking comment on its proposed rules for mineral prospecting that may affect fish.

Proposed rules include updating definitions related to min...