When it comes to choosing the right fast-growing tree for year-round privacy, the iconic Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) Christmas tree may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Its fresh ...

The Big One, a historic Douglas fir tree on display at the Lakewood library from 1965 until it closed to the public in 2022, is wrapped up and ready to be transported to its new home at Fort ...

Another wave of heavy rain smacks western Washington this week, coupled with strong winds adding concern for potential power outages. by KOMO News Staff SEATTLE — Crews began cutting down a large ...

Seattle 12-year-old charged with second-degree robbery in attack outside grocery store Prosecutors in King County have charged a 12-year-old boy in juvenile court in connection with an attack on a ...

Drought and insects have killed an unprecedented number of Oregon’s Douglas fir trees during the last decade, costing billions in timber value, damaging infrastructure and ramping up wildfire danger.

Federal officials are enlisting arborists and other tree experts as they scramble to develop a plan to protect one of the world’s tallest non-redwood trees from losing a significant chunk of its ...

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In Southwest Oregon, Douglas firs are dying. And warmer temperatures along with more severe droughts are making the problem worse. What does this mean for the future of forests in places like Ashland?

There’s nothing like a freshly cut fir tree aglow in the house to signify the start of the Christmas season. Whether your family opts for white lights or colored, chooses an annual decor theme or ...