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Cascades logging town fights to save a fire lookout
Darrington in northern Snohomish County has had a tough time converting from a timber-based economy to one that relies on tourism and the environment. Now, townspeople feel blindsided by environmental groups who are trying to remove a beloved hiking destination.
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Wildfires threaten Methow's long road to recovery
This article originally appeared in the Aug. 3, 2015 issue of High Country News. Since its publication, fires have again
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Can a millennial mayor save Kurt Cobain's dying hometown?
This story originally appeared in High Country News. Follow Route 101 through northwest Washington, and you’re sure to see
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The feds lost an airtight case against the Bundys. Here's why
This article originally appeared in High Country News. On Oct. 27, in federal district court, a jury delivered a not-guilty