politics
Gold mine's pending closure brings the blues to Republic
North Central Washington worries about its economic future as a gold mine prepares to close, taking high-paying jobs with it.
John Stang
John Stang is a freelance writer who often covers state government and the environment. He can be reached on email at johnstang_8@hotmail.com and on Twitter at @johnstang_8
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