Forest Service

Spring is here, and that means longer days and more recreation outdoors. For recreationists in north central Washington, it appears things will look a lot different when you hit the trails in national forests during the warmer months. Wenatchee Outdoors reports the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest lost 40 of its forest service workers due to Trump Administration cuts in February...

Illegal hunters fall into trap set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife; two arrests made in rural Okanogan County.

Forest Service veteran Tara Umphries named supervisor of Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, set to lead conservation efforts starting December 1.

New regulations in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest aim to reduce bear attractants and conflicts with humans for a safer coexistence.

Exciting opportunity: Forest Service recruitment event in Wenatchee for aspiring firefighters!

Crews continue battling human-caused 17-acre Blewett Fire near Cle Elum. Highway 97 reopens as containment reaches 65%.

Below is a catalog of all the lightning-fueled blazes that have broken out in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. These fires pose a formidable challenge despite their small size. Cle Elum Ranger District Daniel Ridge Fire; tenth of an acre in size; smokejumpers actively tending to the fire Cherry Garcia Fire; tenth of an acre in size; fully contained Waptus Fire; 1 acre in size; fully contai

The Bureau of Land Management's Spokane District enforces Stage 2 Fire Restrictions across 20 counties in Eastern Washington. Stay safe and follow regulations to prevent wildfires.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions; wood and charcoal campfires not allowed.

Discover how the Easy Fire is impacting the Methow Valley area. Follow updates on closures and firefighting efforts for your safety.