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Luke Vilsmeyer poses with the flag he brought back from his first foreign war in Iraq. 	Photo provided by Marc Vilsmeyer

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Two decades of service

Snoqualmie valley resident Luke Vilsmeyer retired from the Army and Green Berets after 21 years.

Screenshot of Snoqualmie Valley School District’s Facebook page.

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Preschool resumes in school district

With preschool resuming in the Snoqualmie Valley School District, parents are wondering what’s next for students after the…

Mark Mullet and supporters wave signs Oct. 28. Courtesy photo

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At a glance: Valley election results

8th Congressional District

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Si View parks, Harborview, Fall City funding measures passing

Four funding packages in the valley were passing as of Tuesday evening.

5th Legislative District

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Democrats again secure all three state seats in 5th Legislative District races

Following a Democratic sweep in 2018, the formerly Republican district seems to be solidly blue.

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All King County charter amendments are passing

Voters are approving an appointed sheriff along with other measures.

A 212-unit development is slated for the Dahlgren property, more commonly known as the “mule pasture,” along North Bend Way. File photo

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UTRC recommends approval of North Bend’s water plan

Plan includes a contested plot of land known as the Dahlgren property.

Aaron Kunkler/staff photoAlvin Sweet is a resident of Martin Court in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood. Martin Court is a former motel which was transformed into a supportive housing complex two decades ago. New funding from King County’s Health through Housing ordinance could expand this type of program across the county.

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King County wants to buy motels for emergency, affordable housing

The concept has proven results in addressing homelessness.

The 5th Legislative District includes Snoqualmie, North Bend, Issaquah, Renton and Maple Valley. Courtesy image

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5th District candidates talk policing, the economy and mental health

The SnoValley Chamber of Commerce held a candidates forum on Oct. 22.

North Bend could have its own marijuana store soon.

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North Bend pot shop gets public hearing on Nov. 17

A proposal from a private developer seeking to build a marijuana store in North Bend will have a…

In this November 2019 photo, Lucy Adams, Tim Takechi, Craig Ewing and Renee Lystad rehearse for VCS's production of "A Christmas Carol." File photo

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Valley Center Stage eyes holiday production, new location

The community theater is hoping to put on a virtual Christmas production this year.

King County 2020 unemployment numbers. Source: Washington State Employment Security Department

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Boeing, coronavirus likely to impact King County economy

Unemployment remained high in September.

Homeless man lying on the bench. File photo

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Cities opting out of county homelessness tax took $17 million with them

It leaves the county with roughly $50 million a year to bond against.