Kirkland man found guilty of promoting prostitution in Eastside sex trafficking ring

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Kirkland man found guilty of promoting prostitution in Eastside sex trafficking ring

Authorities say suspect ran “successful enterprise” for greater half of a decade.

Public and private universities, colleges, technical schools, apprenticeship programs and similar schools and programs may resume general instruction, including in-person classes and lectures, starting Aug. 1. Pictured: The University of Washington-Bothell campus. File photo

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Universities and colleges may reopen in fall, governor says

His order requires masks and physical distancing, among other measures, to help prevent infections.

Sydney Fortner and her mother, Laura Gattermeir Fortner, join the Mount Si High School Class of 2020 Parade and Graduation held June 19. Photo courtesy of Snoqualmie Valley School District

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Questions remain for return to school in the Valley

Summer is here, but school officials are busy figuring out what fall will look like.

Snoqualmie Indian Tribe donates nearly $1 million to WA nonprofits

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Snoqualmie Indian Tribe donates nearly $1 million to WA nonprofits

The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe awarded nearly $1 million in donations to nonprofits across Washington state on June 26.

Encompass to break ground on new therapy, learning center

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Encompass to break ground on new therapy, learning center

Construction on a new pediatric therapy and early learning center will begin on June 29 after more than…

During a recent training, South King Fire and Rescue members at Station 62 wear personal protective gear, which includes face masks, eye protection, gloves and gowns. Courtesy photo

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Governor orders statewide use of face coverings in public

Jay Inslee says that until there is a vaccine, it’s the best weapon to stop the spread of…

Snoqualmie Police Department houses a surplus military mine-resistant armored personnel carrier. They acquired it as part of an equipment sharing program from the federal government. It is utilized by a coalition of small-city police departments. It is seen here during a 2016 parade in Algona, one of the coalition member cities. From the Algona Police Department Facebook page

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Why the small town of Snoqualmie has a mine-resistant armored vehicle

The city acquired it in 2013 from the federal government and has used it a handful of times.

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Task force will tackle issues of racial justice, police reform

Inslee names civil rights activists, pastors, and cops to panel that may forge ideas for new laws

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Renton man pleads guilty to one of state’s largest workers’ comp scams

The delivery driver was still working under his own name while receiving L&I pension, and owes the state…

Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice

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Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice

24 members includes families who have lost loved ones; police officials

Snoqualmie Library. File photo

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Libraries take first steps towards reopening

Curbside service and book returns are returning in the coming weeks.

King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis

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King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis

Racism was declared a public health crisis by King County’s Board of Health.

State Capitol Building, Olympia, Washington. File photo

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Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole

Inslee cancels pay raises for some execs and orders furloughs for workers as special session looms.