Researchers at the University of Washington published a study that shows that Indigenous-informed tree thinning efforts in the Cascades didn’t just help with wildfire control—it also increased ...

Wildfires are among the most economically costly natural disasters and are becoming more severe and frequent due to global ...

The state Department of Natural Resources may not own a crystal ball, but last year it certainly seemed as if it could ...

Forest managers in the eastern Cascades selectively thin forests to promote wildfire resilience. New research from the University of Washington shows that the same process can also increase seasonal ...

Legislation to eliminate a Washington state tax break for large mortgage lenders and use the revenue to partially backfill wildfire prevention programs is making progress in Olympia.

A new study shows that careful forest thinning in the cascade mountains can reduce wildfire risk and help more snow reach the ground.