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A 49-mile stretch of Highway 2 in Washington will be closed for several months due to severe storm and flooding damage, impacting local economies and the ski season, with ongoing landslides complicating repairs.
Leavenworth, Kansas, a city historically known for its corrections industry, is embroiled in a legal and political dispute over plans to establish a privately operated ICE detention center, with city leaders suing the operator CoreCivic due to safety concerns and local zoning issues, amid broader national debates on immigration and incarceration.
The Washington State Department of Transportation has issued a warning about upcoming road closures in Leavenworth, where the 'Village of Lights' festivities are taking place. To manage the expected heavy traffic, some turns on US 2 will be restricted on December 9 and 16, and a few local roads will be closed. Travelers are also advised to be prepared for winter driving conditions and longer travel times due to significant snowfall expected in the Cascades and lowlands.