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Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign along Lincoln Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. File photo/Sound Publishing

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Disaster declaration for WA flooding approved

President Donald Trump has approved opening up federal funding to deal with the aftermath of historic flooding that…

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

Looking at politics through Lincoln-tinted spectacles | Whale’s Tales

Regular readers of Whale’s Tales may have noticed.

Kris Johnson is president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s chamber of commerce and manufacturers association.

Opinion

Two words employers deserve to hear more often | Commentary

If you own or operate a business in Washington, I’m curious — when is the last time you…

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Mount Si High School’s baseball team played Nathan Hale (Seattle) on April 4 at T-Mobile Park in a non-conference game. The Wildcats lost, 7-5. Pictured: Mount Si’s Jayden White gets the out at second base.

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Mount Si baseball team plays at T-Mobile Park

Mount Si’s Austin Meyers takes a swing with his teammates watching from the dugout.

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Data shows surge in immigration arrests in WA

Federal immigration authorities arrested over 2,100 people in Washington between October and early March, according to newly released…

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WA clashes in court with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Robinhood

Washington sued the online prediction market platform Kalshi last month with claims that the company is violating state…

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Life

Wine boss: Perfect pairings for a spring picnic

I would like to start a short series about red, whites, rosé and bubbly — what makes wine…

Reclaim’s first brick and mortar space located at 8224 Railroad Ave. in downtown Snoqualmie, May 8, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Opinion

The human cost of the new SNAP requirements | Commentary

Food is not a privilege. It is not a reward for good behavior. It is not something you…

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Whack-a-mole at Snoqualmie City Hall | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

The city of Snoqualmie recently notified the public that Mike Chambless is no longer working as city administrator.…

Supporters of Washington’s new income tax on millionaires celebrate as Gov. Bob Ferguson prepares to sign it on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Olympia. (Photo by Aspen Ford/Washington State Standard)

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Gov. signs ‘millionaires tax’ with legal challenge close behind

Washington Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson on March 30 signed historic legislation creating an income tax, saying it is…

Kris Johnson is president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s chamber of commerce and manufacturers association.

Opinion

Will businesses really leave? That’s the wrong question | Commentary

Our recent survey of Washington employers hit a nerve. The results showing that 44% of business leaders are…

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Gov. signs law to undo WA estate tax increase

Washington will soon end its reign as the state with the nation’s highest estate tax.