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Inquests into police shootings to resume in King County

First case involves death of Kent man; future inquests include Auburn, Kent, Federal Way police

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Snoqualmie Tribe petitions U.S. Supreme Court to review hunting and gathering civil rights case

Tribe leaders believe the court decision violates treaty law and creates a dangerous precedent.

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North Bend Mayor Rob McFarland gives a speech at the Habitat for Humanity groundbreaking Sept. 28 in North Bend. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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North Bend mayor reflects on city’s emergence from pandemic in State of the City address

When Mayor Rob McFarland first moved to North Bend about 25 years ago, the city’s downtown core was…

County Executive Dow Constantine (center) speaks outside of a plane that landed at King County Airport March 2, carrying 12,000 kokanee salmon eggs, with Kokanee Work Group Recovery Program Manager Perry Falcone (L) and Snoqualmie Tribal Councilmember Bill Sweet. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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Local kokanee salmon reach new preservation milestone

King County scientists recently celebrated flying fish.

Resilience Month calendar for the Empower Youth Network. Courtesy photo.

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EYN to host Resilience Rising Conference, other events for Resilience Month

Empower Youth Network (EYN) will present the second annual Resilience Rising Conference on Friday, March 25.

A COVID-19 testing sign outside Snoqualmie Valley Hospital. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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Valley hospital, business and school leaders react to COVID mandates lifting

Lowering COVID-19 case numbers and the sunsetting of health precautions this month could bring relief to local businesses…

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Bellevue man arrested in Kirkland for selling fentanyl pills to minor

When arrested the man told police: “I was just trying to pay my rent.”

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Mercer Islander and Harvard classmate launch website to aid Ukrainians in need of shelter

Internet activist also developed one of the first and largest coronavirus tracking websites.

A car turns on to Snoqualmie Parkway. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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City wants state to repave Snoqualmie Parkway

Change in ownership would save money local taxpayers, according to proposal.

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Issaquah darknet drug trafficker pleads guilty to conspiracy and firearm charges

Admits making over 400 online sales of fentanyl, meth, and other drugs while possessing 5 firearms.

A bucket of Zoo Doo compost at Woodland Park Zoo in 2016. (Andy Bronson / Herald file)

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Holy crap! Exotic compost from Woodland Park Zoo up for grabs

There’s plenty of Zoo Doo to go around. The zoo has ended a lottery system that limited who…

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King County Local Dive: Police accountability and mail delivery

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