Feature Picture Story - Second Place - Brian Plonka / The Spokesman-Review

"Curlew-Rough and Ready

 

 

 

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A Ferry County patrol car cruises the lazy streets of downtown Curlew at dusk. The town is nestled in the rolling hills of north-central Washington. Curlew has a certain kind of appeal that keeps its natives from leaving. "I grew up here, then left for 15 years. Now I'm back to raise my kids here." Arlene Fitzpatrick, rancher.