In order to make up for the lost funds from the general fund, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife managed lands are requiring Discover Passes for recreator vehicles.

The $30 passes are projected to earn the state about $65 million in revenue over the next two years. That number is similar to the $64 million taken out of the general fund for state parks.

Even after last night's rain storm through Spokane County, fire danger is still high throughout Eastern Washington.

Other parts of the state are facing fire dangers as well. Across the state, burning has been banned with the exception of some recreational fires in approved fire pits. As the summer continues, some fire restrictions increase.

News of fire restrictions in the area have been quite the popular topic as of late, but here's a new addition to that discussion that might affect your weekend if you're going to spend it camping. A regulated fire closure of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administered land in the Spokane District will take place starting August 25th. Spokane County is one of 20 affected counties in the state.* The regulated fire closure prohibits operating any type of motorized vehicle off developed roadways or parking of vehicles off of those road ways.