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Wolf population continues to make a comeback in Washington

The number of wolves in Washington state increased by 22%, marking the 12th year in a row the…

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District 10 fire service benefit charge will be on Aug. 3 ballot

Voters in King County Fire Protection District 10 will be asked to renew a fire benefit charge in…

The state must reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 10% below 2017 levels by 2028. By 2035, emissions must be below 20% of 2017 levels. The clean fuels program is scheduled to begin by Jan 1, 2023, provided the Legislature passes a transportation-spending package by then. File photo

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State lawmakers approve key climate and environmental legislation

Bills target clean fuel standards and carbon emissions.

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May 4 public hearing scheduled for North Bend water rate increases

North Bend will be holding a public hearing to receive input on a proposed water rate increase on…

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Top 10 issues in Washington state’s 2021 legislative session

Democrats used their majorities to muscle through social, economic, environmental and tax policies.

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Snoqualmie Valley Transportation seeks new drivers

Snoqualmie Valley Transportation is looking for three bus drivers to help provide transportation services.

Cars lined up at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital on March 26 as people awaited their first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as part of the hospital’s first mass vaccination event. Contributed by Snoqualmie Valley Hospital

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COVID-19 update: Valley cases trend down

Cases of COVID-19 have been increasing across King County in recent weeks as health officials warn of a…

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Governor gives tenants protections, reduces help for landlords

Landlord help is included in another bill, Inslee says; eviction moratorium to end June 30.

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North Bend police officer recognized for life-saving actions

Seattle-King County Public Health recently recognized Snoqualmie/North Bend Police Department Officer Austin Gutwein for saving the life of…

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Bindlestick announces three shows this May

Live music is making a comeback in the Snoqualmie Valley after more than a year without regular events.

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Snoqualmie house fire causes $350,000 in damage

Snoqualmie firefighters responded to a residential fire in the 7500 block of Raven Avenue SE on Snoqualmie Ridge…

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Jim Curtis is a local veteran, veteran’s advocate and martial arts instructor who thinks EJ Roberts Park should be renamed. The park was named after Roberts when he died and donated the five acres of land on which it sits. Roberts also built the Silver Creek development in the 1940s with a covenant that excluded people of color from living there.

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Should EJ Roberts park be renamed? This North Bend veteran thinks so

Roberts built the Silver Creek neighborhood, but excluded people of color from buying homes.

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Discard old prescription drugs April 24 at North Bend City Hall

The Snoqualmie Police Department will be holding a prescription drug take back event on April 24 at North…