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The burst white liquor tank is seen at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington, on May 26, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Longview Fire Department)

News

Confirmed death toll rises to 2 from chemical tank blast in Longview

The death toll from the May 26 chemical tank rupture at a mill in southwest Washington has climbed…

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Life

Join the Blake Pottle Foundation 5k against colon cancer

At the Blake Pottle Foundation, we believe that healthy living isn’t just about miles logged, or games won…

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The outside of Henry M. Jackson High School on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Mill Creek, Washington.

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Washington reforms that could tackle teacher sexual abuse

WA was the first to enact “Don’t Pass the Trash” legislation two decades ago.

Photos by Mindy Stern 
Durian fruit, ready to be weighed.

Life

Asian markets – from strip malls to mega stores | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

When husband and wife Taiwanese immigrants, Cindy and Jack Lee opened a supermarket in Vancouver, B.C. in 1993,…

Chateau NoElle Vineyards & Winery. Courtesy photo

Life

Wine boss: Cheers to Washington state’s amazing wine industry

Many of you know how much I love Washington state wine and the lengths that I go through…

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A reported DUI crash in 2024 along State Route 900 in Renton.

News

Deaths on Washington roads drop again

In an encouraging sign for road safety, traffic deaths in Washington fell significantly for the second year in…

A statue depicting a woman with a rose and a folded American flag at the Snoqualmie Veterans Memorial. The statue, provided by Post 79, represents the spouses of fallen service members and is surrounded by names of the fallen. Photo by Faith Ellis

Life

For Post 79, Memorial Day is not confined to one Monday in May

American Legion Post 79 demonstrates service across Snoqualmie Valley.

The SnoValley Chamber of Commerce hosted a grand opening celebration May 12 for Downtown Church in Snoqualmie. Courtesy photo

Life

Connections: Local groups who make the Snoqualmie Valley go round

SnoValley Chamber of Commerce: The SnoValley Chamber is a Regional Chamber of Commerce, serving the business communities of…

An aerial shot of farm land in the Snoqualmie Valley. Courtesy photo

Opinion

Lawmakers in Olympia did nothing about WA farming crisis | Commentary

As the 2026 Washington state legislative session came to a close, there was at least one thing worth…

The seven-member board of Valley Animal Partners volunteers their time to help low-income individuals in Snoqualmie Valley. Photo courtesy of Kelly Swedick

Life

As pet care costs climb, Snoqualmie Valley nonprofit becomes lifeline

Residents across Snoqualmie Valley are facing dire choices in the wake of rising veterinary costs. For Kassandra Maffitt,…

Peter Herzog, Sarah Ballew and Carrie Lee Gagnon speak at a recent gathering for the SnoValley Regional Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Kelly Coughlin and Rene Price

Life

Wander Wisely builds wilderness knowledge to protect tourists

If a tourist looked at social media, they’d think Snoqualmie Valley hikes were an easy walk. The stats…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

About that battery site on Snoqualmie Ridge … | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

This cartoon by Frank Shiers is in reference to a proposed battery storage site in Snoqualmie Ridge. Read…

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

Opinion

Washington employers are looking for the exit | Commentary

Back in February, when the Association of Washington Business released a survey showing that nearly one in five…