OMAK – Depending on location, chainsaws, equipment and helicopters may supplement the usual sounds of the forest this summer as…
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- Shannon O'Brien is a U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman for the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
OMAK – We rely on National Forests for so much; clean air, water, jobs, food, wood and more. Each year,…
TONASKET– Mt. Hull is known locally for Bighorn Sheep, Whistler Canyon Trail and the distinct cliffs that make up the…
WINTHROP – Eight smokejumpers were deployed this morning from the North Cascades Smokejumper Base to suppress a small fire in…
WINTHROP, WA – Yesterday, management of the Canyon Creek Fire, near Carlton transferred to a Type 4 Incident Management Team…
TWISP – As part of the Forest Service’s mission to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of this landscape, the…
After attempting a couple of test fires, fuels specialists found that conditions were not within prescription and had to cancel…
TONASKET – This evening’s lightning storm was followed by multiple smoke reports. Whitestone, Cayuse and Palmer Mountain were among areas…
OKANOGAN – Hazards left in the wake of this summer’s fires necessitate keeping some of the area and road closures…
OKANOGAN – Fall campers will be happy to hear that campfire restrictions on National Forest Lands in Okanogan County have…
OKANOGAN – Hazards left in the wake of this summer’s fires necessitate keeping some of the area and road closures…
Yesterday’s Activities: The continuation of cooler, wetter weather allowed crews to take advantage of opportunities to build line closer to…
TONASKET- Wildhorse and Spur Fires are all that remain from the 16 fires reported after last Sunday’s lightning storm. The…
