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State Route 18 near Snoqualmie. Courtesy Photo.

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WSDOT names contractor for State Route 18 intersection project

Construction to begin this year.

Sarah Perry, King County Council

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King County Councilmember Sarah Perry shares her priorities for Eastside

New District 3 King County Councilmember Sarah Perry has outlined behavioral health, protecting the natural environment, helping small…

Mount Si senior Lauren Glazier shoots a free throw in a Jan. 5 game against Issaquah. Photo courtesy of Calder Productions.

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Mount Si’s Glazier scores 35 points in possible school record

With just moments left in the Wildcats’ 54-43 victory over conference rival Issaquah, Mount Si High School Senior…

Rob Wotton. Courtesy photo.

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Rob Wotton named new member of Snoqualmie Council

The Snoqualmie City Council unanimously appointed Rob Wotton as its newest council member on Jan. 10.

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WSDOT finalizing study on SR 202 improvements near Fall City

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is finalizing two studies of the State Route 202 corridor and…

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Kevin Schallhorn, Manager of North Bend’s Les Schwab since 1991.

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‘It’s been a wonderful career with no regrets,’ says Les Schwab manager

Kevin Schallhorn retires after 30 years in North Bend.

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Don Baunsgard and his wife, Lena, owners of Treasures in Heaven Thrift Store in Snoqualmie.

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Snoqualmie thrift store raises money for clean water, nonprofits

‘We’re just trying to do some good in the world.’

Snoqualmie Valley Hospital’s Night of Lights Pediatric 5-11 vaccine event on Dec. 16, 2021. SVH administered more than 250 vaccines and boosters combined. Courtesy photo.

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Valley sees rise in COVID cases with omicron, holiday weekend

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Snoqualmie/North Bend/Skykomish Health Reporting Area broke a single-day record on…

Maps of the new 5th and 12th legislative districts.
Maps of the new 5th and 12th legislative districts.

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State redistricting process splits Snoqualmie Valley cities

Some Snoqualmie Valley cities are expected to see a change in their state representatives beginning in 2022.

Kathy Lambert receives a key to the city from Snoqualmie Mayor Matt Larson on Dec. 13. Courtesy photo

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Kathy Lambert reflects on two decades serving the Valley

Longtime King County Councilmember was once an elementary school teacher.

Community leaders gather outside Encompass NW’s new Child Development Center on Aug. 19 for the building’s grand opening. From left: State Rep. Bill Ramos, Snoqualmie Mayor Matt Larson (back), Encompass Executive Director Nela Cumming, Snoqualmie Tribal Chairman Robert de los Angeles, King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert, State Rep. Lisa Callan, Issaquah Mayor Mary Lou Pauly, North Bend Mayor Rob McFarland. Photo by Conor Wilson/Snoqualmie Valley Record

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Staffing shortages worsen childcare availability in Valley

Local zip codes are some of the most in-need of additional childcare in all of King County.

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A few of the 17 new houses being built along 324th Ave Southeast in Fall City.

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Fall City population to grow by 20% with new housing development

Fall City residents are fighting to preserve the rural character of their town after a development company has…

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Exit interview: Snoqualmie Mayor Matt Larson leaves office after 16 years

After 20 years in Snoqualmie government, including 16 years as the city’s mayor, Matt Larson called for adjournment…