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Articles from the December 14, 2023 edition


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  • Mt. Baker Ski Area looks to more sustainable future

    Hailey Hoffman, Cascadia Daily News|Updated Feb 12, 2024

    Skiers and snowboarders return to a more sustainable Mt. Baker Ski Area, with millions spent to upgrade power sources to reach a future goal of using renewables. More than a foot of snow fell over the weekend, providing enough on top of the base to finally open the mountain to pass holders Wednesday, Dec. 13, and to the general public on Thursday. This week's opening is about a month later than last year due to warm and rainy weather, but skiers and snowboarders said opening...

  • Wolverines designated a threatened species by Fish and Wildlife Service

    Ann McCreary, Methow Valley News|Updated Jan 14, 2024

    High in the mountains above the Methow Valley lives a small population of rare wolverines, one of the most elusive mammals in North America. The North Cascades are one of the few areas in the United States where wolverines are still found. But their snowy alpine habitat in the North Cascades and elsewhere in the West is becoming increasingly fragmented and degraded due to human activity and climate change. The imperiled species will gain new protections with a recent decision...