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Smoke and Mirrors
A resort proposal a few miles from local homes is being marketed as a dreamy “retreat,” but West End resident Heather Cantua’s research suggests something far more calculated: a scalable short-term-rental “empire” model, prefabricated cabins tied to overseas manufacturing, aggressive monetization tactics, and a permit narrative riddled with contradictions that—she argues—shows little local knowledge of the Sol Duc Valley. The biggest story here may be bigger than one project: engaged citizens are doing the homework, educating county staff and elected officials, and changing outcomes. The…
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