Representative Zach Nunn joined leaders from Iowa Western Community College, local employers, educators, and economic development partners in Atlantic to announce a $900,000 federal investment to renovate and expand skilled-trades labs at the college’s Atlantic and Clarinda Rural Centers

Governor Sanders has announced that the Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program and the Southeast Arkansas Hardwood Reforestation Program. Applications for both cost‑share programs will be accepted through August 14, 2026.

Greater use of sustainably sourced wood could help reposition the construction sector from a major greenhouse gas emitter to a driver of climate change mitigation, according to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Bauhaus Earth.

The company plans to cease its preprint operations at its Richwood, KY facility, and close its Aurora, Illinois, sheet plant and converting plants in Elk Grove, California, and Barrington, New Jersey, by the end of the third quarter 2026.

Richard Guy Bennett Sr., 92, a pillar of the Idaho lumber industry, died at his home in Rancho Mirage, California, on June 12, 2026. He was 92.

Washougal Lumber Co., located in Washougal, Washington, is closing its doors after four generations of owners with the retirement of current owner Brett Scott.

“Fenestration Challenges in Mass Timber Buildings” will be held at 12:30-1:30 p.m. Pacific on July 15. This webinar will provide an overview of the key challenges and emerging best practices associated with integrating fenestration systems into mass timber.

Watson Furniture said Vero is designed for diverse spaces where work requires focus and rigor, while also welcoming meaningful conversations. I

ALLENTOWN, Pa. —Two juveniles have been charged with starting a massive fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania, that destroyed a vacant furniture factory and damaged several nearby homes on Wednesday night, June 24, which was extinguished 12 hours later, Thursday morning.

MillerKnoll Inc.’s incoming interim CEO said the Zeeland-based furniture maker beat expectations, returned to profitability and posted a 4.4% sales increase for its most recent quarter, but he was still not satisfied by the results.