Post Office In Starbuck May Close
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August 4, 2011
Almost 130 years old, the Starbuck post office retail counter may soon disappear. Local residents said they are deeply concerned about the potential loss of their beloved station, which they regard as somewhat of a community place as well as a business venue.
STARBUCK - The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is losing money and looking for ways to save.
It recently announced that it may close about 3,700 of its 32,000 offices around the country, including the one in Starbuck - which has offered service since 1883.
Starbuck, population 130, is one of 39 retail outlets in Washington state are on the list for possible closure, along with Wallula in this area.
Under the proposed plan, which will take several months to implement and be subject to a community survey and public meeting with postal officials, Starbuck's mailroom would stay open to allow residen...
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