The Associated Press picked up on the story of a raccoon causing a power outage here in Wenatchee. It is always interesting to see what local stories make it out of our local area.
Raccoons are normally mischievous and cause problems all the time, but it usually confined to garbage cans being tipped over and [...]
Here is a great article explaining that many people will be staying closer to home for their vacations this year due to the higher cost of fuel. And Washington State is a great location for local vacations. Whether you’re talking the San Juan Islands, the Okanogan highlands, the Columbia Basin, the Pacific Coast, [...]
There has been a settlement in the almost two decade old battle over a proposed gold mine located in the Okanogan highlands. This article gives an overview of the process and ends commenting that the once divided community can now come together. A great compromise.
It finally happened, it was a late winter but the North Cascades Pass opened after a long winter closure this morning. The North Cascades Pass closes every year over the winter and its opening in the spring is looked forward to by locals, travelers of the Cascade Scenic Loop, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts. [...]
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