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A kindergarten student at Panther Lake Elementary raises her hand during attendance on the first day of in-person learning on March 15, 2021. The DOH updated guidance that students and staff who return from isolation must wear masks in school for five days. Photo by Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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DOH releases COVID-19 updates for Washington K-12 schools, child care

The Department of Health guidance update includes required five-day isolation for positive COVID tests.

Snoqualmie Tribal Councilmember Suzanne Sailto. Photo courtesy of the City of Seattle.

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Snoqualmie Tribal member named to Seattle Indigenous Advisory Committee

Snoqualmie Tribal Councilmember Suzanne Sailto will join nine other indigenous representatives.

Photo of Boalch Avenue in North Bend, part of the Meadowbrook neighborhood. Courtesy of the City of North Bend

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North Bend Meadowbrook neighborhood will finally get new sewer

After months of debate, construction of new sewer system can begin in Meadowbrook neighborhood.

Sign outside current Si View Aquatic Center. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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North Bend voters reject proposal to build new community pool

Another effort to bring a new pool to Si View Park in North Bend fails by less than…

Candidates running for the 5th and 12th legislative districts. Top row: 5th District seat 1 (from left) Bill Ramos, Landon Halverson, Ken Moninski, and Austin Bryant; Middle Row 12th district seat 1 and 2: Keith Goehner, Robert Amenn and Mike Steele; Bottom row 5th District seat 2: Chad Magendanz and Lisa Callan.

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5th and 12th District election results: Ramos and Moninski advance

Bill Ramos, Ken Moninski advance in Valley’s only competitive primary.

Front of Silver Cloud Inn purchased in Redmond to serve as permanent supportive housing under the county’s Health Through Housing initiative. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing

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King County officials reflect on Health Through Housing criticisms and goals

Dow Constantine and Leo Flor uphold belief in the housing first approach.

Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control/NHS England High Consequence Infectious Diseases Network (CDC.gov)

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Monkeypox cases in Washington are doubling nearly every week

Health officials suggest taking precautions to avoid getting infected with the virus.

King County Local Dive podcast

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King County Local Dive: Toddler’s mom accused of murder; state targets invasive crabs

A new podcast for King County residents

The League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County hosted a candidate forum between Leesa Manion and Jim Ferrell in race for King County Prosecutor on July 21 at the Renton Civic Theatre. Courtesy photo

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King County prosecutor candidates discuss criminal justice issues facing the region

Jim Ferrell and Leesa Manion clash over restorative justice programs in the county.

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State’s response to monkeypox led Seattle doctor to visit Canada for vaccine

As of Aug. 3, at least 166 people in Washington had tested positive for the monkeypox virus.

Map of a 3.1 earthquake on Aug. 4. Epicenter denoted by star. Courtesy Image.

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Small earthquake reaches Snoqualmie Valley Thursday morning

The 3.1 magnitude quake went mostly undetected

Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction, Chris Reykdal (Courtesy of OSPI)

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OSPI announces plan to give working students credit towards graduation

The program is intended to recognize the skills and knowledge students acquire through employment.

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U.S. House Ag Committee holds Farm Bill listening session in Carnation

The session is part of nation-wide series seeking input on the 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act.