King County sues homeowners after 140 trees cut down

King County sues Issaquah homeowners over tree cutting

King County is suing multiple homeowners in Issaquah. The homeowners allegedly cut down more than 140 trees for a better view of West Tiger Mountain, KING 5 reported Monday. A majority of the 142 trees cut down in Grand Ridge Park were marked “significant” due to their ecological importance, King County Parks told KING 5. Issaquah tree cutting caught on wildlife camera The falling trees were caught on a nearby trail camera, according to the medi…

Nonprofit reports damage of Tower Hill Campground trail after trees cut to make lean-to shelter

CASPER, Wyo. — A public multi-use trail was disturbed significantly in the making of a lean-to shelter around a popular Casper Mountain campground recently, with over 20 trees cut and trash spread around the site. The nonprofit organization Central Wyoming Trails Alliance, which announced the trashing via an Instagram post today, stated the incident left an “unnecessary scar” on the area. “20-plus young trees were cut to make a lean-to and a rec…

King County sues homeowners after 140 trees cut down

King County alleges three Issaquah residents cut over 140 trees on public land to enhance views. Now, the county is seeking nearly $7 million in damages.