Forest Service

An informational open house is being held to address road and stream issues affecting the salmon habitat along State Route 207 near Lake Wenatchee. There will be an informational in-person open house on March 21st to learn more about the Lake Wenatchee Highway 207 salmon habitat restoration...

The Northwest Avalanche Center says people trapped in an avalanche have an 80-90% chance of survival if they're rescued within 10 minutes.

They're warning that people who use mapping apps to avoid highway closures or to shorten their travel time can sometimes find themselves in very dangerous situations with unplowed roads, heavy snow, and no cell phone service.

There is a new fire south of Rimrock Lake near Naches that was an escaped campfire. It is less than an acre large.

Campfire restrictions are in place within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

Updates will be provided when more information becomes available.

USDA Forest Service spokesperson Victoria Wilkins said they have the potential to receive $30 million over the next decade.

These restrictions are the result of increasing fire danger in the national forest.

The evacuation notices, which were all Level 1 (get ready) by Wednesday afternoon, were canceled Thursday morning

The Forest Service will waive its fees at day-use recreation sites in Washington and Oregon on Monday, February 15th in honor of Presidents' day. Several fee-free days are offered by the Forest Service annually to encourage Americans to explore the outdoors and their public lands ...