Economy

Darrington's workforce is currently driven primarily by a local wood-products mill, the local public school district, the US Forest Service and other small businesses. For a complete listing of Darrington businesses, please visit the directory.

Technology
Darrington has several internet providers, including high-speed wireless internet from Glacierview.net, DSL from Frontier, and 2-way high-speed satellite internet service via DirecWay and My Blue Dish. Our newly renovated public schools have some of the most modern computer labs in the state.

Local Businesses
Darrington offers several small restaurants, a hardware store, a motel (phone: 360-436-1776), an outdoor supply store, a grocery store, and a couple of auto-repair shops.

We also have a clinic, a pharmacy, several real-estate agents, a wood-products mill, public library, a fire department, a wood/truss manufacturer, a gift shop (with handmade furniture), an antique store, a community bank and a national bank, gas station, public school district, a video-rental store, a chiropractor, hair-stylist, several wood-products firms (specialized lumber products) a dentist's office, and numerous artisans and craftsmen.

In addition, the town sports a small airport, a helicopter service, an archery range several rafting guides and a whole bunch of really great people.

Festivals
Each summer the town hosts the world-renowned Darrington Bluegrass Festival, the Classic Rock Festival, an annual archery competition, a Wildflower Festival, and many other family-oriented activities and events.