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AR-15 rifle that was recovered by Mercer Island police. (File photo)

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WA Senate OKs assault weapons ban, longer wait on gun sales

Bills outlawing many semiautomatic weapons and adding restrictions on gun purchases are now on course to becoming law.

Debbie Zaragoza (middle) owner of Infusion Bar and Grill poses with SnoValley Chamber CEO Kelly Coughlin (left) and Chamber Board President Michael Hughes. Courtesy photo/Veronica Frost Photography

Business

SnoValley Chamber hosts annual gala, recognizes four businesses

Nearly 200 guests attended the SnoValley Chamber’s tenth annual “Boots and Bowties” on March 24

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Opinion

No time to lose on transitioning to clean energy | Guest column

The following letter was co-authored by Kirkland Deputy Mayor Jay Arnold and Issaquah City Councilmember Victoria Hunt, and…

From left to right: Rep. Marcus Riccelli, Sen. Manka Dhingra, Sen. Karen Keiser, Gov. Jay Inslee, Rep. Jessica Bateman, Rep. My-Linh Thai and AG Bob Ferguson. (Courtesy photo)

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With access to abortion pill threatened, state buys 30K doses

Gov. Inslee says it gives Washington a three-year supply. The purchase comes as a federal judge may order…

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The Snoqualmie Valley Beekeepers Association can often be spotted at local events, such as Snoqualmie Days and Fall City Days, where the organization’s members share their passion with the community, selling their honey that was extracted directly from their backyard hives.

Life

Snoqualmie Valley Beekeepers Association works hard for the honey

When Dave Treiber was a kid, he was hardly seen anywhere outside his backyard, flipping over rocks to…

Zach Ellis scores Mount Si’s first goal in a 2-0 win against Lynnwood on March 25. The Wildcats are now 1-3 on the season. Photo Courtesy of Calder Productions.

Sports

Mount Si boys soccer take first win of season, beat Lynnwood

Zach Ellis scores Mount Si’s first goal in a 2-0 win against Lynnwood on March 25. The Wildcats…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Magic at the Washington State Supreme Court | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers: “On March 24, the state Supreme Court ruled that the capital gains tax was…

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

Skilled worker shortage could derail electrification goals | Brunell

In the race to “electrify everything,” there are glitches that may derail the plan over the next 20…

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

News

Schools, housing, salaries score big in Senate Dems $70B budget

The proposed spending plan also spends money to fight climate change, help abortion providers and study police pursuits

State Capitol Building in Olympia, WA. File photo

News

New forecast show state revenues won’t be quite as robust as expected

Democratic budget writers say they will be cautious but able to fund their priorities. Senate put out a…

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Registration open for Hidden in Plain Sight – substance use prevention event

Empower Youth Network (EYN) is presenting its ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ workshop in Carnation and Snoqualmie on April…

Kyle Kain | Obituary

Obituaries

Kyle Kain | Obituary

It is with great sadness and extremely heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of an…

Dr. Erika Peschel (center), owner of Alpenglow Aesthetique, holds a ribbon cutting ceremony for her new business on March 16. She is joined by SnoValley Chamber CEO Kelly Coughlin (right) and Snoqualmie Mayor Katherine Ross (left). Alpenglow Aesthetique is located near Downtown Snoqualmie at 38700 Southeast River Street, Suite 300. Photo William Shaw/Valley Record.

Business

Alpenglow Aesthetique opens in Downtown Snoqualmie

Dr. Erika Peschel (center), owner of Alpenglow Aesthetique, holds a ribbon cutting ceremony for her new business on…