Drivers Getting Stuck On Forest Service Roads This Winter
Despite a lack of snow in the mountains this winter, the U.S. Forest Service is advising visitors to avoid attempting to use most roads in the National Forest.
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U.S. Forest Service Warns Of Potential Avalanche Risks
Officials with the U.S. Forest Service are advising the public to be cautious when visiting the National Forest this winter.
Lightning Storm Sparks Scores Of New Wildfires In Nat'l Forest
More than a dozen wildfires are burning in the National Forestlands of Central Washington after a dry lightning storm moved over the region on Sunday night.
Seven Lightning Fires Reported in Okanogan-Wenatchee
Lightning strikes July 31 and Aug. 1 sparked seven small fires in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, including the six-acre Center Fire and a blaze near the Pacific Crest Trail.
Campfire Restrictions Start Friday in Okanogan-Wenatchee
Campfires in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest will be limited starting Friday.
The U.S. Forest Service - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest says it is implementing Stage 1 Fire Restrictions due to lack of spring rains and recent hot weather drying out forest fuels and increasing fire danger...
This Area Forest is Moving to a Cashless Fee System
Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time of year to go outdoors and hit the trails.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Goes Mostly Cashless for Holiday Weekend
With that, the U.S. Forest Service announces the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is moving to primarily cashless collections this holiday weekend...
Body Of Missing Oroville Woman Found
The body of an Okanogan County woman who went missing last fall has been found.
The Okanogan County Sheriff's Office says search teams discovered the remains of 21-year-old Sofia Sorenson Amaro of Oroville in a remote area approximately 16 miles from Loomis on Thursday, April 24...
Amid Blowback, USDA to Rehire Laid-Off Probationary Workers
The Trump administration let go scores of USDA employees. After much hue and cry, the employees are being brought back, albeit temporarily.
Forest Service Warning Visitors About Dangers Of “Snow Bombs”
The U.S. Forest Service is cautioning visitors about changing snow conditions caused by warmer weather.
Forest Service officials say trails might be icier during the morning hours due to daytime snowmelt that creates water which freezes during the night...
Schrier Pushes Back on Trump's Dramatic Forest Service Cuts
Representative Kim Schrier warns of the dire consequences of Forest Service personnel cuts, impacting wildfire prevention and public safety.