News Briefs — Nov. 17, 2021

Avalanche risk forces closure of North Cascades Highway With a forecast of snow followed by warmer, wet weather, Washington State Department of Transportation has closed State Route 20 (North Cascades Highway) for the season as of Wednesday, Nov. 10. Closure points will be milepost 134/Ross Dam Trailhead on the west side and milepost 171/Silver Star…