Environment
Washington-based U.S. Forest Service rangers reinstated — for now
Ahead of the busiest season for outdoor recreation, staffing for trail clearing, search & rescue, toilet cleaning and other duties is still uncertain.
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politics
WA Public Lands Commissioner primary likely headed for a recount
Currently, Democrat Dave Upthegrove and Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson are neck and neck for second place behind Jaime Herrera Beutler.
politics
WA public lands commissioner race attracts unusually crowded field
A variety of candidates are seeking the statewide office that oversees public-owned lands and firefighting efforts.
Investigations
Washington counties, tribes get more than $110M in federal land aid
A small part of the American Rescue Plan provides direct, flexible dollars to compensate for untaxable national parks or other federally owned lands.
Environment
Planting the seeds for Washington's forest restoration efforts
Reforestation starts with sufficient seed supply. The state Department of Natural Resources is partnering with the U.S. Forest Service to restock it.