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Transit riders will be able to pay fares with credit, debit cards

A new Tap to Pay feature by One Regional Card for All (ORCA) will allow transit riders to…

Graph of King County shootings data. Courtesy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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King County reports fewest shootings since before the pandemic

The county saw a decrease in shootings and a change in the demographics.

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Study shows top crash-prone intersections in King County

King County is home to 11 of the 30 most crash-prone intersections in the state, according to a…

The approximate location where the crash occurred. Google Maps screenshot.

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Single vehicle crash on I-90

Drugs and alcohol were reportedly involved in the crash involving a Federal Way driver and Auburn passengers.

North Bend Public Works out in the field. Photo courtesy of the city of North Bend

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The unseen, critical work of Valley public works crews

Public works kept Valley cities running during December’s flood event.

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Early election results: Snoqualmie Valley school levies are both passing

Both levies in the Snoqualmie Valley School District as well as both levies in the Riverview School District…

Residents participate in an anti-ICE protest in North Bend, Jan. 10, 2026. Photo courtesy of Snoqualmie Valley Indivisible

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Valley cities and residents make statements about ICE

Discussions of immigration have made their way to recent city council meetings.

Sen. Claire Wilson (D-District 30) at the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education working session on Jan. 15. Screenshot/TVW

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Here’s how child care oversight works in WA

How does oversight of child care spending actually work in Washington state?

Mount Si High School. (Photo courtesy of Snoqualmie Valley School District)

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Valley voters to decide on school levies in Feb. 10 election

Some residents are not in favor of renewing levies for the Snoqualmie Valley School District.

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Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night of 1,000 Stars’ campaign

Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving

A protest in downtown North Bend, Jan. 31, 2026. Photo courtesy of Jesse Skorupa

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Valley businesses, students participate in nationwide protests

Walkouts and rallies were held Jan. 30 and Jan. 31.

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Two Rivers student Maddie Merseal (right) stands for a photo with her internship mentor Katie Berman (middle) at the 2025 mentor brunch.

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Two Rivers high school prioritizes student choice while learning

The school has operated under the Big Picture model since 2019.

Outgoing Duvall Mayor Amy Ockerlander speaks to the room at her farewell City Council meeting, Dec. 2, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Duvall’s mayor steps down after 18 years of service

An unexpected career turn led Amy Ockerlander to two terms as mayor: “It’s about what your community needs,”…