Olympic National Forest

Flying goats near Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park in August 2019.

Trails, roads close as 'flying' goat season continues on Olympic Peninsula

Bellamy Pailthorp

More than 200 mountain goats so far have been captured and transported from in and around Olympic National Park. Wildlife managers are working to relocate…

The growler image issued with the U.S. Navy's record of decision on March 14, 2019.

Environment

Washington AG Bob Ferguson sues U.S. Navy over Growler noise

Bellamy Pailthorp

A citizens’ fight against jet noise from the U.S. Navy’s expanding fleet of Growler jets on Whidbey Island is getting help from the state’s top lawyer.…

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70 Acres of State Land Near Lake Cushman Preserved As Open Space

Bellamy Pailthorp

Tacoma Public Utilities has taken possession of 70 acres of public lands near Lake Cushman that were previously owned by the State Department of Natural…

Timber, Enviro Groups to Try Collaboration in Olympic Forest

Tom Banse

Timber industry and environmental groups will make a stab at collaboration to boost both logging and habitat restoration in the Olympic National…

Environment

Rangers Say Hazing Of Aggressive Mountain Goats Is Working

Tom Banse

Forest and park rangers on Washington's Olympic Peninsula say they've reduced the risk from aggressive mountain goats.

Environment

Gang of goats closes Olympic National Forest trail

The Associated Press

HOODSPORT, Wash. — Olympic National Forest officials are keeping a popular trail in Mason County closed because of aggressive mountain goats.Rangers say…