Hundreds of thousands of Washington state's trees are dead or dying - what's killing them?

Of Washington's 22 million forested acres, the Department of Natural Resources manages about 3 million acres of state land.
Seattle Times

Why this tree service won’t cut down trees

Basil Camu is on a mission to save trees, even the dying ones. His unconventional approach: let it be. It’s one of the costliest actions we take in managing our landscapes — in terms of dollars and ...
KUOW

Seattle passed a tree protection law last year. So why did a 'protected' cedar get the ax?

On Tuesday, a 60-foot cedar tree in West Seattle was cut down to make way for a six-home development project, despite being designated by the city as "protected" from home demolition. Local ...
komonews

Seattle council weighs housing needs vs. tree preservation in growth plan debate

SEATTLE — The public had one last chance to comment, advise, and applaud a range of amendments that will reshape Seattle’s 20-year vision for growth, known as the Comprehensive Plan. Balancing tree ...
Seattle Times

Ask Angi: Should I hire a tree service?

Cutting down a tree is one of those jobs that seems simple until you’re standing at the base of a 40-foot oak with a rope, a chainsaw and no idea what to do next. Whether your tree is leaning a little ...
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Windstorm damage: extensive power outages and road closures hit western Washington

Over 100,000 households across western Washington are dealing with power outages after a significant overnight windstorm knocked down power lines and trees throughout the region. As of 7 p.m. Tuesday, ...
komonews

Hundreds attend Seattle's official Christmas tree lighting ceremony

SEATTLE — Westlake Park transformed into a winter wonderland Friday night as Seattle's tree-lighting ceremony kicked off another Christmas season. According to organizers, The Downtown Seattle ...