In anticipation of a hotter, drier climate, foresters across the Pacific Northwest have been testing new species of trees.

In the lumber-centric Pacific Northwest, Douglas and noble fir are the classic choices for a Christmas tree — aromatic, good for ornaments and able to last a few weeks. But with hotter and drier ...

Mistletoe infestation was not linked to negative health outcomes for the trees the festive favorite was parasitizing.

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One of the most well-known Christmas plants is actually a parasite that feeds on trees and could make people and pets sick.

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Tis the season when professional Santas are in peak demand, but many who choose this line of work often view it as a higher ...

California joined a coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and its inspector ...

Seeking a respite from the buzz of city living, one writer seeks silence in one of the country’s most compelling "quiet parks ...

An updated wind advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 10:53 a.m. valid between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m ...

On Wednesday at 10:53 a.m. an updated wind advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 4 p.m. for ...

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