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Tourist city turns to bear-proofing downtown
Black bears, the native Cascades animals that normally shy away from people, can become habituated by the easy availability of wasted food. The city of Leavenworth is changing its approach to garbage handling in response. Part 1 of our series on bear-human conflicts in the Bavarian-themed tourist town.
Leavenworth Oktoberfest tickets on sale
It’s the start of summer, that means Oktoberfest is just one season away. The Leavenworth, Washington Oktoberfest will take place from October 4-5, 11-12, and 18-19, throughout the Bavarian Village styled town, with three fully programmed entertainment stages and beer gardens located at the Leavenworth Festhalle and Front Street Park. Admission tickets and festival merchandise can be purchased starting July 1.
Restoration project aims to reverse decades of ecological damage in Lower Peshastin Creek
PESHASTIN – After decades of degradation and reshaping, Lower Peshastin Creek will be returning to near its historical shape, providing better habitat for Spring chinook, steelhead, and bull trout. The project to restore Lower Peshastin Creek, led by Cascade Fisheries, will clean up toxic lead waste, rebuild fish habitat,...
Winlock girl, 7, honored as Washington State Rabbit Breeders Association's 'Rabbit Lady'
On June 21, 7-year-old Jamie Snedden and her mother, Natalie Merchant, both of Winlock, were in Cashmere competing in the Rabbit Royalty competition held by the Washington State Rabbit Breeders
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