Forest Service Waives Fees for Presidents’ Day
National Forest day-use fees will be waived Monday, Feb. 17 for Presidents’ Day, including many trailheads and picnic areas.
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Forest Service Opening Seasonal Summer Job Opportunities
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is hiring approximately 50 seasonal summer Forestry Technicians to support the forest recreation and timber programs.
Federal Funding Protects Land Near Leavenworth
More than 11,000 acres near Leavenworth will become permanent public land under a $22 million federal conservation deal.
Heavy Rains Cause Damage To Roads, Trails In National Forest
The heavy rains brought by this week's atmospheric river over the Cascade Mountains in Washington State have created a number of issues in the National Forest.
Essential Rules for Cutting Christmas Trees in Washington
Christmas tree permits are available in Washington’s Okanogan-Wenatchee forest, with rules, maps, safety tips, and permit details for tree cutting.
Red Flag Warning Threatens Washington Wildfire Progress
Washington wildfires face Red Flag warnings, dangerous winds, and shifting evacuation orders near Lower Sugarloaf and Labor Mountain.
Labor Mountain Fire 35,000 Acres, 7% Contained
Labor Mountain Fire near Cashmere surged past 35,000 acres with just 7% containment as crews protect homes and hope cooler weather slows the blaze.
Labor Mountain, Wildcat Fires Update: 6,000 & 8,800 Acres
Two large fires burn in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest: Labor Mountain (6,000+ acres, 7% contained) and Wildcat Fire (8,800 acres, 8% contained).
Lower Sugarloaf Fire Burns 22,000 Acres Near Leavenworth
The Lower Sugarloaf Fire east of Leavenworth burns 22,205 acres, 20% contained, with Level 1-2 evacuations affecting over 1,000 homes.
Many Small Fires Still Burning On Okanogan-Wenatchee Nat'l Forest
While 3 larger fires have blackened thousands of acres on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, nearly a dozen others that are much smaller are also still burning in region.