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🌱 How did Leavenworth become Washington’s fastest-growing city almost overnight?

Leavenworth, Washington Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Leavenworth! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Leavenworth become Washington’s fastest-growing city almost overnight?

Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A couple of t-showers; breezy, with a high of 59 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 44.
  • Monday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Seattle Ranks Fourth Among Fastest Growing US Cities (newstalkkit.com) — Leavenworth just earned the title of Washington’s fastest-growing city, with its Bavarian-style alpine charm helping drive an eye-popping 15.9% population jump in a single year. While Seattle’s growth grabs national headlines, this piece highlights how Leavenworth’s booming appeal and holiday reputation are reshaping the state’s population map.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We were driving on our way home from downtown Friday evening about 11pm and ran across a young looking cinnamon bear on Evans St about a block east of ski hill.
    It was walking up the middle of the road. We tried to get a picture but he went off between some of the homes. (Nextdoor Leavenworth)
  • Cold Stone Creamery posted a job opening for Crew Member in Leavenworth. Apply here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wenatchee

  • Wenatchee banner policy debate draws crowd at city council session (khq.com)
  • What AI Data Centers Could Mean for South Seattle Communities (southseattleemerald.org)
  • What To Expect At Wenatchee's Exciting Free Community Events (kissin977.com)

East Wenatchee

  • Health officials confirm Hantavirus case in Chelan County (khq.com)

Ok Leavenworth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Leavenworth

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.