okanogan-wenatchee national forest

Firefighters are still working to contain eight active wildfires on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

Stage 1 fire restrictions begin Friday in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest as wildfire danger increases across Central Washington.

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is hiring approximately 50 seasonal summer Forestry Technicians to support the forest recreation and timber programs.

National Forest day-use fees will be waived Monday, Feb. 17 for Presidents’ Day, including many trailheads and picnic areas.

Christmas tree permits are available in Washington’s Okanogan-Wenatchee forest, with rules, maps, safety tips, and permit details for tree cutting.

Even as several wildfires remain active in Washington State, prescribed burning is starting up on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

Labor Mountain Fire near Cashmere surged past 35,000 acres with just 7% containment as crews protect homes and hope cooler weather slows the blaze.

A round of weekend thunderstorms over the Central Cascades has ignited no fewer than a dozen new wildfires on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

The Wildcat Fire near Naches grows to 6,700 acres with zero containment, forcing closures and evacuation alerts in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

The Labor Mountain Fire near Cle Elum has grown to 700 acres, forcing crews to pull back as steep terrain and dry conditions fuel rapid wildfire growth.