The Issaquah-based outdoor retailer has partnered with Intrepid Travel, which refers to itself as “the world’s largest ...

REI will be one of the only large retail brands to not participate in Black Friday sales as all of its 195 locations will be closed.

SEATTLE, WA – Following strong criticism from its members, REI Co-op has withdrawn its endorsement of Doug Burgum, a former Trump administration appointee whose environmental record has drawn the ire ...

"Opt Outside has given employees a meaningful break and encouraged millions of people to choose nature over noise," the ...

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Allan of Grand Rapids, Michigan, age 56, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025. Beth was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She is survived by her parents ...

It’s been 24 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks forever changed the face of American life. Around the country, people are planning ways to honor the memory of those who died and the heroes who ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in HER Stories 2025, an annual special section that features Eastern Iowa ...

WASHINGTON — REI is planning to close up shop at three of its stores in 2026. The Seattle-based co-operative, which has more than 190 stores, announced it would close locations next year in Boston, ...