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New state modeling report explores options for safer return to in-person learning

Explores how to minimize COVID-19 introductions in schools

2021 Lexus NX 300h

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Car review: 2021 Lexus NX 300h

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country

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Car review: 2021 Chevy Tahoe 4WD High Country

By Larry Lark, contributor

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News

Democrats look to allow noncitizens to serve on school boards

A Senate bill takes aim at a state law requiring anyone seeking elected office to be a citizen.

Torguson Skatepark. Courtesy of North Bend

News

Torguson Skatepark now open

The North Bend park has been in the works for years.

An Island Park Elementary teacher and her students hit the books on Feb. 8 in the Mercer Island School District. The single largest amount of Gov. Jay Inslee’s newly announce relief package, $668 million, will go to public elementary and secondary schools to prepare for reopening for some in-person learning and to address students’ learning loss. Courtesy photo

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Inslee signs $2.2 billion COVID relief package

The federal funds will go to fight COVID, aid renters and reopen shuttered schools and businesses.

Karen Johnson. Courtesy Photo

Northwest

Inslee names Karen A. Johnson director of new state Office of Equity

She is currently the equity and inclusion administrator for the state Department of Corrections

Mike Kreidler

Northwest

Kreidler says insurance industry guts proposed ban on use of credit scores

Claims Senate Bill 5010 watered down to protect insurers, not consumers

Ann Tennant Holland | Obituary

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Ann Tennant Holland | Obituary

Ann Tennant Holland | Obituary

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Northwest

Treehouse awarded $1.3 million in CARES Act to help fund foster care tutoring

Chance to better engage youth education during pandemic

Tolt River flood waters inundated Carnation Feb. 6-7, 2020. File photo

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SPU to hold Tolt Dam public meeting

From Seattle Public Utilities

Mazda’s 2021 CX-5 compact sports utility vehicle. Courtesy photo

Life

Car review: Mazda’s 2021 CX-5 compact sports utility vehicle

By Larry Lark, contributor

Roger Ledbetter is a politically-active resident of the Valley. He and his family have lived in Snoqualmie since 1979. Contact him through the editor by email: editor@valleyrecord.com.

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Take care of yourself in these stressful times | Commentary

I’m one of the lucky ones. I retired in 2011 after 34 years working with criminal offenders. So,…