Peace, interrupted - Sat, 06 Jul 2013 PST The serenity of Holden Village, a retreat center in the remote northern Cascade Mountains, is being interrupted by rumbles and scraping of heavy equipment. Mining company Rio Tinto is in the midst of a multi-million dollar remediation project at the former mine.
July 6, 2013 - The Spokesman-Review
Water reserves OK for now, but hot weather has put a dent in snowpack Thanks to the recent hot weather, the remaining snowpack in the Cascade Mountains is quickly melting. If the heat continues, it could affect the long-term health of glaciers in the region.
July 6, 2013 - Tacoma News Tribune