That was then. After four years as lead animal packer for the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Goodrich was fired Feb. 13 as part of the Trump administration’s widespread purge of the federal ...

It’s almost that time of year and for those yearning to cut their Christmas tree from the national forest, permits are now available. USDA Forest Service said there are three options for ...

The travel publication released its list of the 11 best lakes in the U.S. to visit this summer, with two Washington sites ...

The US Forest Service’s environmental review of a tree thinning project in Washington state was deemed deficient by a federal appeals court Friday because the agency failed to consider the cumulative ...

U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz announced last month that Kristin Bail will serve as acting regional forester for the Northern Region, effective March 31. Bail will temporarily succeed Regional ...

Despite a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, seasonal employees of the Methow Valley Ranger District (MVRD) expect to report for work at the end of this month, after being fired in February ...

Lake Chelan is a narrow, 50-mile long lake in north-central Washington, surrounded by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. It earned mention for its access to nature and outdoor recreation options.

WENATCHEE -- Okanogan-Wenatchee U.S. Forest Service employees returned to work March 24 after being laid off on Valentine's Day. Employees like those in Local 34 of the National Federation of ...