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North-Central Washington community clashes with federal officials over restoring grizzly bears amid safety concerns
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and National Park Service seek public comments on their plan to recover the slow-reproducing species in the North Cascades, by holding a meeting in Omak, Washington, on Oct. 30.

Federal officials want your thoughts on North Cascades grizzly reintroduction plans
Federal agencies are looking at several ideas to bring grizzly bears to Washington’s North Cascades. They are hoping to hear people’s thoughts on how to move forward.

Mountain pine tree that feeds grizzlies threatened due to climate change, beetles, fungus, officials say
US officials say climate change, beetles and a deadly fungus are imperiling the long-term survival of a high-elevation pine tree that's a key source of food for some threatened grizzly bears

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Washington Grizzly Bear Public Meetings Kick Off
More than 100 people turned out Monday during a public meeting in Cle Elum to voice their opinions on reintroducing grizzly bears to Washington's North Cascades. Seven more meetings are planned.

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Tracking Grizzly Bears' Path Toward Recovery In Yellowstone
Grizzly bears are slowly coming back in an ecosystem that includes Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. What researchers learn here could help with grizzly reintroduction in places like the North Cascades.