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Carey Creek fish culvert in Maple Valley. (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Local officials welcome federal money to fix outdated fish culverts

If repaired, 50 fish culverts of the 3,000 identified would restore 50 percent more salmon habitat.

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Correction: from Sept. 30 print edition

In an article titled: “North Bend City Council roundup: Water priorities, park improvements,” published in the Sept. 30…

Stephanie Butler, mental health professional and community responder for the Snoqualmie Police. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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Meet Snoqualmie Police Department’s new behavioral health specialist

Stephanie Butler takes reigns as mental health expert working alongside police and first responders.

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Advocates praise the Inflation Reduction Act’s investment in climate

U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene called it an “unprecedented federal investment” in clean energy.

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The North Bend City Council. Courtesy photo

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North Bend City Council roundup: Water priorities, ULID, park improvements

News from North Bend Council meeting on Sept. 20.

King County prosecutor candidates Jim Ferrell (left) and Leesa Manion debate Sept. 28 at Carco Theatre in Renton. The forum was moderated by Renton Chamber of Commerce CEO Diane Dobson (center). Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing

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Prosecutor candidates debate court backlog, working with police, restorative justice

King County voters will choose between Jim Ferrell and Leesa Manion in Nov. general election.

Kelly Coughlin, SnoValley Chamber of Commerce CEO, speaks at the Snoqualmie Valley Affordable Housing Summit on Sept. 22. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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Valley leaders host affordable housing summit as need grows

Lack of housing for workers has contributed to a labor shortage.

Courtesy of Issaquah Chamber of Commerce.

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Issaquah’s Salmon Days returns for 53rd annual festival

The festival celebrates the return of spawning salmon to Issaquah Creek.

King County Executive Dow Constantine. (Courtesy of King County)

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King County Executive proposes broad investments to behavioral health infrastructure

The plan would be funded by a nine-year property tax levy which voters may decide on in 2023.

The site of where the Lones Levee was cleared on Green River to restore salmon habitat. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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State Board awards nearly $76 Million in grants to fund salmon recovery projects

Over $2.8 million in grant funding was awarded to projects and efforts in King County.

Courtesy of Washington DCYF Facebook.

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DCYF launches Workforce Retention Grant to fund child care provider retention efforts

Funding for the grant was made possible by the Federal American Rescue Plan Act.