WA park officials cancel timed entry to Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier visitors will notice a change this year as park officials decide not to continue a timed entry pilot program that started in 2024.

Wildfire triggers Level 3 evacuations near Rainier
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People living west of Rainier in Thurston County are urged to evacuate due to a wildfire that broke out Wednesday afternoon.

Evacuation levels reduced for wildfire near Rainier, WA

Evacuation levels have been reduced for residents living near Rainier after a brush fire broke out on Wednesday.

Ongoing Mount Rainier seismic swarm now surpasses 2009 event

The most recent seismic storm at Mount Rainier has hit a new milestone as scientists continue to monitor activity at the volcano.

Tapping into nostalgia: Rainier Beer documentary
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For well over a century, Rainier Beer has been a staple in Washington state. The story of the storied brand is now hitting the road.

Mount Rainier National Park adjusts wilderness permit fees

Mount Rainier National Park has revised its wilderness permit fee structure for the first time in 26 years.

Photo frenzy at WA?s Mt. Rainier raises alarm over environmental damage
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Spectacular fall colors have drawn crowds to Mt. Rainier National Park, but a recent viral post has raised concerns about visitors damaging fragile sub-alpine meadows in the Paradise area.

Photo frenzy at WA's Mt. Rainier raises alarm over environmental damage

Fall colors have drawn big crowds to Mt. Rainier, but a recent viral post has raised concerns about visitors damaging fragile sub-alpine meadows.

Mount Rainier National Park accepting public comment on timed reservations

Mount Rainier National Park recently rolled out timed reservations. Now, park officials want to know what the public is thinking about them.

Man aims AR-15 at Thurston County deputy
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A deputy responding to a domestic disturbance call in Rainier Friday night escaped a close call after a man allegedly aimed a rifle at him.

Man armed with rifles, handgun allegedly aims at deputy in Rainier

A deputy responding to a domestic disturbance call in Rainier Friday night escaped a close call after a man allegedly aimed a rifle at him.

Rainier High School community mourns 17-year-old girl killed in DUI crash

Students and staff at Rainier High School are mourning the death of 17-year-old Jessie Uch, who was killed in a DUI car crash on Saturday.

Park rangers recover body of fallen climber on Mount Rainier

Park rangers have recovered the body of a man who accidentally fell to his death while climbing Mount Rainier with a group of friends on Tuesday.