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Capturing the Spirit of Raymond, Wash., at the Willapa Harbor Festival

Every summer, hundreds of thousands of people drive Highway 101 through Raymond, Washington, on their way to Pacific Ocean beaches. These visitors are often delighted by the more than 200 metal statues that line Raymond鈥檚 streets and docks, giving it the nickname the 鈥淭own of Metal People.鈥 But what isn鈥檛 as obvious to passersby is the deep local support residents say they can rely on. ... Read More
August 18, 2025

Logan Englot Shares Her Unique Perspectives on a Forestry Experience

Hudson Bay forestry intern Logan Englot may seem like an unlikely advocate for our industry. Growing up on the prairies of Saskatchewan, surrounded by farms, she never thought about a career in forestry or forest products. In fact, before her internship began earlier this summer, she knew very little about what foresters do. She also says she doesn鈥檛 consider herself to be much of a writer and isn鈥檛 an avid user of social media. ... Read More
August 14, 2025

Innovation, Teamwork and Sustainability Power Energy Savings in Montana

When our three Montana manufacturing facilities teamed up to improve their energy efficiency in 2022, they set an ambitious goal: reduce energy usage by 2 percent annually. Thanks to teamwork, innovation and grit, they more than doubled their savings, reducing usage by 4.24 percent, or 1.38 million kilowatt hours, from October 2023 through October 2024. That鈥檚 enough electricity to power 187 homes for a full year. ... Read More
July 22, 2025

Gentry Hassell Is Fired Up About Fire Safety

Fire safety in a sawmill requires a lot of special equipment, from intricate systems of pipes and hoses to high-tech sensors. But even more important are the dedicated employees such as Gentry Hassell who keep it all in working order. ... Read More
July 15, 2025

Building on Our History and Legacy of Supporting Wildland Firefighting Efforts

In the summer of 1902, hot, dry weather turned forests in the Pacific Northwest into tinderboxes. Wildfire raced across southwest Washington; whipped by high winds, the flames spread for miles, burning through forests in Clark, Cowlitz and Skamania counties. ... Read More
May 28, 2025