State bill aims to regulate WA cities’ homeless camping bans
With more Washington cities tightening or expanding bans on sleeping outside after a Supreme Court ruling last year, some ...
WA bill would let courts decide if city camping bans are ‘objectively reasonable’
While Democrats say the proposal could level the playing field, their conservative counterparts argue it would allow homeless ...
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WA bill letting homeless sue cities for not allowing camping, lying in parks is still alive
A controversial bill that gives homeless individuals the right to sue a city for enforcing its camping and "sit and lie" laws ...
Colorado’s national parks face uncertainty amid President Trump’s hiring freeze, staffing instability
Visitors to Colorado’s national parks this summer could find dirty bathrooms and closures at visitor centers and campgrounds ...
‘Nobody to pump the toilets?’ Trump purge could cripple parks.
Since 2010, the National Park Service has seen staffing levels plummet even as visitation climbed. Further cuts could hamper ...
Hikers, climbers could have increased danger after National Parks layoffs
Increased concerns at the forefront for search and rescue teams after mass layoffs of forest and park rangers.
Washington lawmakers want to tweak camping ban enforcement, opponents say it would eliminate the bans entirely
A proposed bill in Washington's House could change how camping bans are enforced by implementing an "objective reasonableness ...
Trump's firing of 1,000 national park workers raises concerns about maintenance and operating hours
Park advocates say the staff cuts will leave national parks understaffed and facing tough decisions about park safety, ...
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What to Expect at the National Parks After Their Staff Layoffs
About 3,000 positions in the National Park Service and US Forest Service were eliminated by the Trump administration. Here’s what that could mean for travelers.
Trails, bathrooms, wait times: How National Park staffing cuts could impact your next visit
While thousands of seasonal staff are expected to be hired, the loss of other employees could make your next national park visit feel different.