The Douglas fir is an indelible symbol of the Pacific Northwest. The thick-barked native represents the aesthetics of biologically rich Cascadia and the checkered past of overlogging.

The Department of Energy did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The agency cited guidance from the Office of Personnel Management in letters to staffers who were fired, according to ...

Notably, footage from the event captured Medina appearing to smash a wooden “Speaker of the House” sign belonging to ... became well known in the Pacific Northwest for participating in ...