During the weekend of Aug. 26 to Aug. 28, the Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island's Search and Rescue (SAR) team conducted three mountain rescues in north-central Washington, assisting hikers in challenging conditions including wildfire smoke and rugged terrain.
Portions of both the Pacific Crest Trail and Pacific Northwest Trail remain closed at this time, along with the trail from Holman Pass north to the Canadian border.