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Audit finds potential fraud in King County social services department

The department’s grant awards increased 95% in five years.

Infographic from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office showing the number of retail crime filings through June each year since 2021. Courtesy photo.

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Prosecutor’s office: Retail crime cases increasing since 2021

This increase was attributed to the implementation of a prosecutor dedicated to working full-time on retail crime case…

Sarah Perry and her dog, Sadie, sit with the photo of Bill Ramos used for his celebration of life in their Issaquah home, July 30, 2025. Perry said she keeps the photo in her home office so Ramos is always with her. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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The life and legacy of late Sen. Bill Ramos

“Bill had an ability to make you feel seen and heard, no matter who you were.”

Duvall’s community events coordinator Rita Moreno (left) chats with Deputy City Clerk Kelsey MacDonald in the office, Aug. 13, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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City of Duvall finds success in small but mighty staff

The team attributes its abilities to a positive workplace culture.

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project will cause a closure of southbound lanes this weekend. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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I-405 southbound lane closures this weekend

Signed detours will be in place to divert traffic.

A cedar round hanging on a maple tree marks the beginning of the Art in Nature trail walk on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail in Carnation, Aug. 18, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Local nonprofit lines Snoqualmie Valley Trail with art

The art will be available on the trail in Carnation until Sept. 1.

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King County felony juvenile diversion program is paused

This decision came after it was revealed that 53.2% of participating juveniles with low-level felonies reoffend within two…

James Harrison Newcomer’s Department of Corrections mugshot. Courtesy photo

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Man pleads guilty to multiple sex offenses

He admitted to sexually abusing ten minor girls, including one in Snoqualmie.

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Free Discover Passes for state parks available at your local library

The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes…

King County Elections dropbox. File photo

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Primary election 2025: Mayhew and Ross lead for Snoqualmie mayor

King County Parks Levy is also passing.

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project will cause a closure of Southbound lanes this week. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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Southbound I-405 to close this week for construction

There will be a full closure of southbound I-405 this week.

Photo courtesy of the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank

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Valley food bank feels ‘overwhelming’ impact of federal cuts

The nonprofit is asking the community for donations where possible.

The new diverging diamond interchange on State Route 18 in Snoqualmie. Photo courtesy of Marcus Humberg/Washington State Department of Transportation

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Construction complete on SR 18 diverging diamond interchange

The interchange, under the I-90 bridges, switches traffic to opposite sides.