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Judge Hears Arguments in Federal Lawsuit Over “Leavenworth Oktoberfest”
Judge Hears Arguments in Federal Lawsuit Over “Leavenworth Oktoberfest”
A federal judge in Spokane is considering a request by the city of Leavenworth to block nonprofit promoter Projekt Bayern from using the term Leavenworth, or claiming the city is not hosting an Oktoberfest event. Both sides made presentations in the case Tuesday, with the judge stating that an order would be forthcoming...
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office Prepares for Oktoberfest
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office Prepares for Oktoberfest
The three weekend Oktoberfest celebration attracts a horde of visitors toward Leavenworth. With more visitors comes more preparation on behalf of local law enforcement agencies like Chelan County Sheriff's Office. According to Chief Jason Reinfeld, Projekt Bayern and the city of Leavenworth provide funds for overtime shifts for both in and out of the venue for officer coverage...