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Leticia “Leti” Martinez-Cosman, 58, was last seen on March 31 at a Seattle Mariners baseball game. (Photo courtesy of the SPD Blotter)

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Man accused of kidnapping, attempting to kill son of missing Seattle woman

The suspect, Brett Michael Gitchel, is also accused of setting the missing woman’s car on fire.

AR-15 rifle that was recovered by Mercer Island police. (File photo)

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WA Senate OKs assault weapons ban, longer wait on gun sales

Bills outlawing many semiautomatic weapons and adding restrictions on gun purchases are now on course to becoming law.

The North Bend City Council. Courtesy photo

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North Bend City Council Round-up: new garbage contract, vehicle trespass charge

The North Bend City council has approved a new 12-year garbage collection contract with Recology, a waste management…

From left to right: Rep. Marcus Riccelli, Sen. Manka Dhingra, Sen. Karen Keiser, Gov. Jay Inslee, Rep. Jessica Bateman, Rep. My-Linh Thai and AG Bob Ferguson. (Courtesy photo)

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With access to abortion pill threatened, state buys 30K doses

Gov. Inslee says it gives Washington a three-year supply. The purchase comes as a federal judge may order…

A stolen car at The Snoqualmie Ridge Safeway in 2022. Courtesy photo.

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Snoqulamie looks to crack down on car theft through municipal court

City Council moved to make vehicle trespassing a misdemeanor offense.

Snoqualmie City Hall. Photo courtesy of the city of Snoqualmie

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Snoqualmie drops COVID vaccine mandate at city hall

Snoqualmie will no longer require its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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The I-90/State Route 18 interchange near Snoqualmie.

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Westbound I-90 to see lane reductions in April, May

I-90 near Preston to be down to one lane for pavement repairs

Louis Washington. Courtesy of the City of Snoqualmie.

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Washington appointed as newest member of Snoqualmie City Council

Louis Washington fills vacancy left by former councilmember Matt Laase

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Snoqualmie Valley YMCA along Southeast Ridge Street.

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Snoqualmie renews push for community center expansion, approaches school board

Snoqualmie officials are pushing ahead with long coveted plans to expand the city’s Snoqualmie Ridge community center and…

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Construction workers build the River Run Apartment Complex in North Bend in January.

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North Bend council approves tax exemption for select housing projects

City hopes the change will spur the creation of more affordable housing units.

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A line of Republic garbage trucks.

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Garbage rates expected to soar in North Bend with new contract

Inflation has raised prices as the city looks to approve a new contract

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Schools, housing, salaries score big in Senate Dems $70B budget

The proposed spending plan also spends money to fight climate change, help abortion providers and study police pursuits

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Audit finds accountability issues in King County’s equity and social justices programs

Auditors say the county lacks progress tracking, clearly defined roles and accountability measures.