Rural Washington schools struggle with drop in logging dollars

By: Aspen Ford

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: April 6, 2026

Words: 1,385

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Nestled in the foothills of the North Cascades, where logging has long fueled the economy, the Mount Baker School District is facing a budget deficit exceeding $1 million, which local officials say is tied to declining timber sales on state lands.

Three years ago, the rural district entered into what’s known as “binding conditions,” an arrangement where the state now oversees its day-to-day financial operations. Since then, it’s cut around 30 employees and increased class …

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