one village became the Christmas capital of Washington state

What’s open on Christmas Day in Washington?
Christmas Day has arrived! But before running out the door for those last-minute gifts, stocking stuffers, tree trimmings ahead of Santa’s visit, or final, forgotten ingredients for that big dinner or delicious dessert,
How one village became the Christmas capital of Washington state
The scent of bratwurst and pretzels filled the air as horses clopped down the main street, hauling a carriage full of tourists. Nestled in her mother's arms, a baby reached out to touch a shop window display,
How an unlikely Bavarian village became the Christmas capital of Washington state
Welcome to Leavenworth, Washington, the Christmas capital of the Pacific Northwest. Decades ago, Leavenworth was a near ghost town on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains, one of the region's poorest communities. The mines and the sawmill had closed ...
Magic and lights draw crowds to an alpine village in Washington state for Christmas
Leavenworth was a near ghost town on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains, with abandoned mines and abandoned dreams. Then, desperate business owners made a far-fetched pitch.
Welcome to the Christmas capital of Washington state
Decades ago, Leavenworth was a near ghost town. But in the 1960s, desperate business owners made a gamble and began taking out loans to remodel the downtown.
WATCH: How a tiny village became the Christmas capital of the Pacific Northwest
The scent of bratwurst and pretzels filled the air as horses clopped down the main street, hauling a carriage full of tourists. Nestled in her mother’s arms, a baby reached out to touch a shop window display,
Christmas drivers on Snoqualmie Pass met with snow, lines of traffic
Drivers attempting to travel through Snoqualmie Pass on Christmas Day were met with a lot of snow, traffic, and plenty of ...
Western Washington to see wet, windy Christmas week amid Winter Storm Warning
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 7 a.m. Wednesday to 4 p.m. Thursday at 4,000 feet and above of the Olympics and ...
Wizards Hold Surprising Christmas Record
The Washington Wizards are waking up on Christmas morning in their pajamas with their hot cocoa not having to worry about ...
Christmas Day storm to bring gusty wind and heavy mountain snow to Washington
A fresh one to three feet of new snow will fall above 4,000 feet by Friday afternoon, making for wonderful conditions at the ...
White Christmas in New York City for 1st time in 15 years
New Yorkers are waking up to the first white Christmas in New York City in 15 years.
Winter Weather Warnings in 7 States: 3 Feet of Snow To Fall on Christmas
Vigilance and preparation are important, say forecasters at the NWS, as wintery weather brings hazardous travel conditions.
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Heavy rain, snow, and high winds, oh my! Western Washington Christmas forecast
Santa will be surfing an atmospheric river into the Pacific Northwest in 2024, as the region is slated for a wet Christmas.
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What’s open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Washington?
A lot of retail businesses are open on Christmas Eve in Washington, but many chains close early. Many stores are closed on ...
Washington pols trim their ‘Christmas tree’ with outrageous tax-funded goodies
Perhaps Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk can do something about the misspending that has led to an unsustainable $36 trillion ...