Defunding the Gorge: Washington budget battle threatens National Scenic Area

A Washington House amendment could dissolve the decades-old, bi-state commission that manages the Columbia River Gorge

Is Washington DNR using big money to squash lawsuits?

In the “Freedom” timber sale, an environmental group says the State of Washington’s request for compensation is aimed at muzzling dissent

Experts say Trump logging mandate would increase wildfire damage

The Forest Service says the best way to save forests is to cut them down. Will the courts agree?

New world disorder: Get ready for dirty toilets, closed facilities and fewer firefighters

Federal layoffs have created chaos for Northwest public lands, and a cascade of damaging environmental consequences appears imminent

Report raises possibility of doing away with Wash. Fish and Wildlife Commission

The UW study calls the state's fish and wildlife decision-makers "dysfunctional" and recommends major reforms

Following November election, Washington is emerging as a national leader in climate battle

As prospects for federal progress dim, environmentalists across the state are celebrating major electoral wins

Is it time for ODFW to ‘reform’? Can it?

With a new director ready to be hired, enviro groups hope to see “hook and bullet” agency evolve toward conservation

Oregon bill to cut millions in timber taxes is dead, despite high-level backing

The legislation aimed to reformulate how Oregon funds the rising costs of fighting wildfires, sparking debate about who should pay: taxpayers or big timber owners