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Washington State Department of Natural Resources A harvester crane processes a log on a thinning project in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The project was led by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, the result of growing efforts by state agencies to conduct work on federal land. President Donald Trump’s plans to increase logging on federal lands will depend heavily on states’ cooperation, experts say.

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WA governor and AG oppose repeal of federal forest protections

The Trump administration is proposing a rollback that could remove prohibitions on logging and roadbuilding for about 2…

Illustration by Valerie Niemeyer Ferguson’s first eight months surprised, confused and disappointed people on all sides of the political spectrum.

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The Curse of the Middle Guy: Ferguson’s first 8 months as governor

Expectations were high for Bob Ferguson. For many across the political spectrum, the reality has been baffling and…

Grays Harbor County photos Students prepare a side dish for a Thanksgiving feast.

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GHC Culinary Arts Program to host open house

Grays Harbor College welcomed students back to campus on Monday for the start of the 2025–26 academic year.…

Firefighters wait to board a crew helicopter while working the Bear Gulch Fire on Washington's Olympic Peninsula in this provided image from August 2025. (Inciweb)

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ICE releases firefighter arrested last month during Bear Gulch Fire

Rigoberto Hernandez’s release came suddenly Wednesday morning without a court order

Carleen Johnson / The Center Square Rallygoers in Olympia protest for Parental Rights at the state capitol.

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Let’s Go Washington signature gatherers endure stolen petitions, insults, threats

Let’s Go Washington, the conservative political action committee behind two new initiative campaigns, says signature gatherers had petitions…

WDFW A spawning salmon

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Witness salmon migration at Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail

Pacific salmon perform one of the greatest wildlife migrations on the planet.

Larry Workman / Quinault Indian Nation Coastal tribes that have called the Pacific’s edge and rivers their home for generations uncounted are facing threats to their homelands from climate change. The Quinault Indian Nation has endured repeated winter flooding in their lower village, which is at sea level. Flooding in January 2021 inundated the tribal police station, court house, multiple homes and critical infrastructure and forced evacuations.

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Tribes could lose hundreds of millions in federal funding

Nearly half of federal funds allocated to Northwest tribes in 2024 is at risk under the One Big…

Recreation and Conservation Office photos Elma athletic fields

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State awards Elma School District Grant of $1.3M creating community athletic fields

State awards $67M in outdoor recreation and habitat conservation grants, including improvements to Beerbower Park and the redeveloping…

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Grays Harbor man pleads guilty to possession of narcotics with intent to distribute

A federal defendant from Grays Harbor County pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to two…

Jerry Knaak / The Daily World Grays Harbor County Public Health Director Mike McNickle addresses assembled guests at the September GGHI Business Forum Lunch.

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GGHI’s Business Forum Lunch focuses on health and well-being

County officials present update on health, employment and housing issues

Langdon Cook Many envision mushrooms when they think of foraging. When you call the Pacific Northwest your backyard, finding blonde morels, like wild food writer Langdon Cook did, is entirely possible.

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Book Nook

Author events, writers groups, book groups and clubs, and story time

Kevin Clark / The Seattle Times Cascade PBS’ First Hill office on Monday. The Seattle-based public media organization is laying off news writers and their editors, due to sharp cuts in federal support for PBS.

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Cascade PBS slashes Seattle newsroom, citing federal cuts

Cascade PBS is restructuring its news operation and eliminating almost 20 jobs, the Seattle-based public media organization announced…

Polson Museum Pat Mahoney leads a group of area high school students on a tour at Camp Klahanee earlier this year as part of the Grays Harbor Youth Works forestry career tours.

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Forest Walk and Talk at Camp Klahanee Saturday

The Polson Museum invites the public to take a stroll in the woods Saturday, Sept. 27 for a…