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  • Local winemakers seek federal recognition

    Rick Bannan, The Reflector|Updated Sep 1, 2022

    Winemakers across Southwest Washington hope to federally recognize the region for its grape-growing and production. On Aug. 15, the Southwest Washington Winery Association announced it had submitted a petition to be recognized as an American Viticultural Area (AVA.) The distinction comes through the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, which is part of the Department of the U.S. Treasury. It would allow wineries in the area to mark their labels with a...

  • Heavy rains cause massive rockslides on Harts Pass Road, stranding some campers

    Marcy Stamper, Methow Valley News|Updated Sep 1, 2022

    Four employees of the Methow Valley Ranger District safely navigated the rocky, narrow Harts Pass Road in treacherous conditions as torrential rains sent rocks cascading onto the road and seriously limited visibility on Aug. 22. The work crew was coming down the mountain in three pick-up trucks when they hit a blinding rainstorm near Deadhorse Point, Methow Valley District Ranger Chris Furr said. "Rocks were falling down as they were passing through. There was nothing to do...

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