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Over the river and through the woods to Republic

By Huckleberry Press / January 8, 2022 /

Over the river and through the woods will find you in Republic, Washington! Yes, Republic, a somewhat isolated community nestled in the mountains on the north side of the Columbia River and west of Sherman Pass on SR 20, Republic was known for its gold – and was founded during the days of the gold rush. Along with mining, logging was a big industry here and Vaagen Brothers Sawmill, a major employer.

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Meanwhile, up in Ferry County

By Huckleberry Press / June 28, 2018 /

by Karen Giebel   You know the county, right? It’s the one tucked way up in the Northeast corner of Washington State bordering British Columbia. The county that does not…

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The Stonerose

By Huckleberry Press / June 28, 2018 /

by Karen Giebel   When my kids were little we went searching for Fossils at one of the sites around Buffalo, NY where we lived. And boy oh boy did…

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THE GRASSHOPPER FESTIVAL: LEMONS-INTO-LEMONADE

By Huckleberry Press / June 26, 2015 /

A new festival will happen in Republic, WA July 24 & 25, The Grasshopper Festival.  The idea emerged during last year’s boom grasshopper season.  We asked ourselves:  why not use…

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