Site Logo
Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

News

Legislature examines restructuring public health in WA

Lawmakers in Olympia are considering an overhaul of Washington state’s public health system to increase access to basic…

Gray wolves historically roamed across the state but were eradicated in Washington by 1930s. In recent decades wolves have been migrating back to the state from Canada, Idaho and Oregon. John and Karen Hollingsworth/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

News

Pack to the future: Will more wolves come to King County?

Some experts believe we’re on the cusp of discovering packs in King County.

Jim Ellis. Contributed by Mountains to Sound Greenway

News

Preston parks renamed to honor visionary Jim Ellis

Parks in Preston will be renamed to honor Jim Ellis, a civic leader and regional conservation activist.

Centennial Well is tightly connected to the Snoqualmie River. The well can provide enough water for North Bend, but is required to have two sources of backup water for dry years. It has one backup mitigation source, but still needs another to satisfy Washington State Department of Ecology regulations. File photo

News

North Bend water plan draws concerns from tribes, orca group

Responsible development, changing drafts and salmon are all key concerns.

File photo

News

Legislator’s bill proposes wiping advisory votes from your ballot

‘They are nothing more than push polls designed to instill distrust in government,’ says state senator.

The Renton-Pickering Post 79 American Legion Hall, 38625 SE River St. in downtown Snoqualmie. File photo

News

New year-round shelter would be a first for Snoqualmie Valley

Downtown Snoqualmie facility would have space for up to 15 guests.

Remi Frederick, a Village Green employee receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Jan. 26 in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

News

Inslee: We have vaccine capacity, we just need the doses

Despite continued frustration from those seeking a shot, the state is making progress, he said.

Sunken and abandoned boat at Kirkland’s Marina Park (Photo Credit: King County Sheriff’s Office)

News

Abandoned boats in waterways are a ‘regional challenge,’ says King County Sheriff’s Office

Spokesperson says expensive and time-consuming boat recoveries happen about 20 times a year.

File photo

News

Pay freeze for Inslee and state lawmakers this year

A citizen panel approved a 1.75% increase for executives, legislators and justices 17 months from now.

t

News

Registration open for Panthers Youth Rugby

By Sophie Demandolx

Chun Lai Hospitality, owner of the Hampton Inn & Suites in Snoqualmie, has ended its affiliation with Hilton, the parent company of Hampton. Courtesy photo

News

News Around the Valley: North Bend garbage, superintendent search, hotel update

New garbage, recycling routes come in March for North Bend

Sea stars huddled at low tide (Photo credit: MARINe)

News

Research suggests warmer oceans are killing sea stars in Puget Sound

‘Wasting syndrome’ has decimated 70-100 percent of sea star populations in certain areas.

The Snoqualmie Depot at 38625 SE King St. is covered in snow that fell on the region Jan. 12-13, 2020. File photo

News

Shovel your sidewalk – it’s the law in Snoqualmie now

The Snoqualmie City Council passed an ordinance on Jan. 25 that declares it is a property owner’s responsibility…