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National Forest update for Okanogan County
OMAK – Depending on location, chainsaws, equipment and helicopters may supplement the usual sounds of the forest this…
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Snowpack delays road openings and firewood season
OMAK – We rely on National Forests for so much; clean air, water, jobs, food, wood and more.…
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Input needed to craft Forest Restoration Proposal on Mt. Hull; Open House Jan. 9
TONASKET– Mt. Hull is known locally for Bighorn Sheep, Whistler Canyon Trail and the distinct cliffs that make…
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Diamond Creek Fire burning in the Pasayten Wilderness
WINTHROP - Eight smokejumpers were deployed this morning from the North Cascades Smokejumper Base to suppress a small…
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Canyon Creek Fire update
WINTHROP, WA - Yesterday, management of the Canyon Creek Fire, near Carlton transferred to a Type 4 Incident…
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Mission restoration project analysis continues; additional comments sought
TWISP - As part of the Forest Service’s mission to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of this…
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UPDATE: 1800 acre prescribed underburn delayed
After attempting a couple of test fires, fuels specialists found that conditions were not within prescription and had…
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Lightning sparks fires on Tonasket Ranger District
TONASKET - This evening’s lightning storm was followed by multiple smoke reports. Whitestone, Cayuse and Palmer Mountain were…
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National Forest closures in county remain in place
OKANOGAN - Hazards left in the wake of this summer’s fires necessitate keeping some of the area and…
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Campfire restrictions lifted for National Forest lands in Okanogan County
OKANOGAN - Fall campers will be happy to hear that campfire restrictions on National Forest Lands in Okanogan…
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Forest closures to remain in place
OKANOGAN - Hazards left in the wake of this summer’s fires necessitate keeping some of the area and…
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Update: North Star and Tunk Block Fire – Sept. 2, 2015
Yesterday’s Activities: The continuation of cooler, wetter weather allowed crews to take advantage of opportunities to build line…
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Latest Fire Update (07-25-15): Wildhorse, Spur and Newby Lake Fires
TONASKET- Wildhorse and Spur Fires are all that remain from the 16 fires reported after last Sunday’s lightning…