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North Bend considers police contract change that Carnation made years ago
North Bend is not the first Valley city to weigh the pros and cons of ending its contract…
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Old friends, new fun: Railroad Days bringing secret surprises
“We’re doing pretty well in the ‘new’ department!” Sue Van Gerpen says as she ticks off the additions…
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Deeply connected: Valley’s Jim and Lisa Schaffer are Snoqualmie Railroad Days parade marshals
After nine years as Snoqualmie’s police chief and 23 in the department, Jim Schaffer still remembers vividly the…
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And the police survey says? 120 North Bend residents answer questions about police change, say they’re satisfied but want savings
People in North Bend are extremely satisfied with their existing police service, according to a recent telephone survey.…
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Searching for mental scars: Snoqualmie Community Network’s annual Leaders Summit explores childhood trauma
Kids are resilient, they bounce back from traumatic events and go on, often unaffected. So the popular wisdom…
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There’a robot in the pool! Mount Si workshop gives girls a taste of science careers
The relaxed atmosphere of Mount Si High School in the middle of summer vacation affected almost everything. Shorts…
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North Bend’s one-wheeling coach Alan Tepper gets a new honor
After 42 years in the valley, Alan Tepper has gotten to know a few people, but not with…
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Words and music: Rock show Saturday benefits speech and debate program
In her first teaching job, Diana Young-Blanchard learned a few unexpected things. One was that "Kids don't really…
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Trash strike gives Carnation a bad smell: City coped with no collections, gets new contractor in January
The noise and traffic of garbage collection trucks in Carnation were welcome returns to routine Friday, Aug. 3.…
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Foam meets function: SMS gets new room in final year as middle school
Tons of dirt, concrete and debris were scooped out of the center of Snoqualmie Middle School this summer,…
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His musical hero: Author Clay Eals explores American folk artist Steve Goodman’s legacy with book, North Bend concert
In one rare moment, Clay Eals is all but speechless. An author and journalist, best known to the…
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New North Bend fire station’s big moment draws a crowd | Slideshow
When elected officials show up for a ground-breaking in their own hard hats and safety vests, you know…
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SMS gets new room in final year as middle school
Tons of dirt, debris and garbage were scooped out of the center of Snoqualmie Middle School this summer,…