Fish and Wildlife names new regional director

EPHRATA – The state Department of Fish and Wildlife has named Brock Hoenes north-central region director.

Hoenes oversees the region that includes Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan Counties, effective Aug. 1.

“I’m excited to be back in the region where I started my career with WDFW 13 years ago,” Hoenes said. ” “I’m passionate about the fish and wildlife and the people in this region. For myself and my family, it feels like returning home.”

Hoenes began is career with the state agency in 2008. Most recently, he was the ungulate section manager.

His career also includes stints as an as...