Bavarian Bulletin - March 17, 2026 Edition

The Bavarian Bulletin

785 Million People Reached through "Earned Media" in February

As part of the Chamber's marketing efforts, we track all "earned media" stories about Leavenworth. Earned media is publicity or exposure gained through unpaid, third-party mentions rather than paid advertising. For February there were 122 stories about Leavenworth, 26 of which were related to Highway 2, that reached an estimated 785 million people.

Below is a listed of some of the most notable. Social media managers hungry for content, this is a great list to work from!

2/4/26 - TravelHost - You’ve probably never heard of this Washington town that looks European - LINK
2/5/26 - Savored Journeys - 22 of the Best Winter Vacations in the US - LINK
2/9/26 - When In Your State - Washington's 440-mile loop crosses the Cascades twice and never gets old - LINK
2/10/26 - The Dyrt - The Great Northern Road Trip - LINK
2/11/26 - KIRO-TV Online - Highway 2 fully reopens through Tumwater Canyon after nearly 2 months of repairs - LINK
2/13/26 - Travel Off Path - 10 Remote U.S. Towns That Feel Like A World Away - LINK
2/17/26 - AOL - 15 Overlooked Mountain Towns in America That Are More Than Worth a Visit - LINK
2/18/26 - Seattle Met - The Best Restaurants in Washington State - LINK
2/22/26 - Yahoo Lifestyle - 9 Charming Small Towns in the U.S. You Must See in 2026 - LINK
2/22/26 - Travel + Leisure - 10 Best U.S. Mountain Towns to Live in Year-round - LINK
2/23/26 - The Seattle Times - After power outages and search for a killer, popular WA tourist town moves forward - LINK
2/25/26 - Fabulous Washington - Washington State Quietcations for Rest and Renewal - LINK
2/26/26 - Seattle Met - What to Do in Washington State in March - LINK
2/27/26 - When In Your State - Hidden among towering peaks, these are America’s most picturesque mountain towns - LINK

REMINDER - SBA Business Recovery Center in The Chamber Administrative Offices

Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce Admin Office

940 US Hwy 2, Ste. B

Mondays - Fridays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The temporary SBA recovery center at the Chamber closes on Friday, March 20

Services offered:

Direct access to SBA customer service representatives and disaster loan information.
Assistance with disaster loan application.
For businesses: Learn how an SBA disaster loan can help pay for financial losses.

Critical Dates:

The deadline to return physical damage injury applications is April 2, 2026.
The deadline to return economic injury applications is Nov. 24, 2026.

Stop by the Business Recovery Center, open now, to speak with a representative.

To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance.

Read SBA’s full press release at County of Chelan, Washington.

Christmas Light Removal This Week

Any downtown Chamber Members needing help with light removal, our crew is available to help on March 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 & 26. Please contact us to reserve a date and time.