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A King County Sheriff’s Office photo of the crawlspace in which Urbano Velazquez was hiding when a K-9 unit was used. Sound Publishing file photo

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King County settles $2 million dog bite lawsuit

The county agreed to pay $100,000 after being sued after a 2016 K-9 unit arrest.

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A map showing the locations where plants have gone extinct in the U.S. and Canada since European settlers arrived.

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Study: 65 plant species have gone extinct in U.S., Canada

More than 65 species of plants have gone extinct in the U.S. and Canada since European colonization, according…

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News Around the Valley: Holiday lights, toy drive, school pictures, survival tips

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Sage Viniconis is a career performing artist in King County who’s been out of work and seeking creative outlets during the COVID-19 pandemic. Courtesy photo/Sage Viniconis

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Puget Sound artists adapt creativity, and business sense, to pandemic

Artists Sunday is an online directory that connects artists across the county, state and nation.

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Regency North Bend outbreak leaves four dead

A large outbreak of COVID-19 at Regency North Bend, a senior living facility, was confirmed by Seattle &…

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Snow Lake, located near Snoqualmie Pass in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

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Washington releases new forest plan

It outlines ways the state will protect and maintain forest health.

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The Valley loses one of its biggest hearts

David Olson died in early November, but his legacy of dedicated community service lives on.

North Bend City Hall. Courtesy of northbendwa.gov

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North Bend passes on property tax increase

The North Bend City Council narrowly voted not to increase the amount of property taxes it collects at…

Chris Fagan trekking across Antarctica in 2014. Contributed by Chris Fagan

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South Pole or Bust

The story of a North Bend couple who trekked across Antarctica.

A map of the SR 203 closure beginning on Nov. 30 and lasting until mid-January 2021. Contributed by the Washington State Department of Transportation

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SR 203 closure begins Nov. 30

State route 203 between Carnation and Duvall will be closed until mid-January, beginning on Nov. 30.

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State seeks input on how to improve Fall City’s Highway 202

State Route 202 serves as a vital link between the metro Eastside and the Snoqualmie Valley, as well…

King County Council has nine members who each represent a district. Courtesy of kingcounty.gov

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King County Council passes $12.59 billion biennial budget

King County Council on Nov. 17 passed a $12.59 billion biennial budget for 2021-2022, providing funding for anti-racist…

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State reps talk COVID restrictions in the valley

After new statewide restrictions on gatherings and businesses were announced on Nov. 15 in an attempt to curb…