News
A new direction: Valley’s outgoing State Sen. Cheryl Pflug gets law degree, takes new job
From nurse and mother to state senator, Cheryl Pflug’s career has taken some dramatic turns. She begins a…
Opinion
Breaking boundaries: In so many fields, the Valley should take pride in what its women are doing
There’s nothing that a woman can’t do. That’s what Jackie Andrewjeski says and believes, and it’s a talk…
News
Slideshow | The moment arrives: Cedarcrest’s ‘sparkling’ Class of 2012 looks back on high school lessons, ahead to new dawn
As Cedarcrest High School’s Class of 2012 filed past, eyes firmly fixed on the future, English teacher Michelle…
News
The work of his hands: Craftsman Don Norman is Fall City Days marshal
The cherry-wood cases are freshly stained, curing in a row, and other pieces of Don Norman’s latest big…
Opinion
Opinion | County exec, Valley leaders quick to find connections
With annexations, tax shortfalls, a recession and more challenges than ever, there’s no denying the county is experiencing…
Opinion
Opinion | Crimes of opportunity: Don’t panic, just prepare
I never dreamed our beat-up late-model Ford would ever pose a tempting target to a car prowler. But…
News
Last call: Era ends as Valley’s liquor stores go private, new competition begins
Customers were steady at North Bend's Liquor Store No. 179 as the clock ticked down to closing time…
News
Community cleanup: Resident help will end graffiti’s rise, police say
When teenagers spot him and start ducking out of sight, Mark Pray knows there’s trouble brewing at Torguson…
Opinion
Opinion | The Valley is a visitor destination. Now what? (Check out our Visitor’s Guide)
Until last year, you used to find high-tech treasure hunters called 'geocachers' exploring the side wall of Sno…
Opinion
Opinion | Teen talk can help make for safer grad, summer season
The images are grisly enough, even though the trauma and the scene itself isn’t real. We’ve covered the…
News
Snoqualmie vote clears way for final Old Mill annex decision; comp plan amendment proposed
The former Weyerhaeuser mill at Snoqualmie Falls is one last step away from being part of Snoqualmie city…
Opinion
Graffiti’s growth needs fast, creative Valley response
The plain white surface of the alley wall along North Bend’s McClellan Street is begging for adornment. The…
Sports
Ready to peak: Mount Si softball chemistry, defense building for postseason push | Photo gallery
Facing down a tough Juanita team, Mount Si senior pitcher Kendra Lee left it all on the field…