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Robert Allen, 61, and his dog Jaxx have been living at the North Bend Motel since March, as part of a voucher program from Snoqualmie Valley Shelter Services. The stability a simple motel room provides is allowing Allen to heal from numerous injuries, and highlights the importance of providing shelter. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Providing housing first is saving lives in the Snoqualmie Valley

The valley’s motel voucher program is keeping some of the most vulnerable off the streets.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle opened its King County branches to provide child care centers dedicated to serving the families of essential workers. Courtesy photo

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COVID continues to whittle away at child care in Washington

It’s estimated that 25% of Washington child care facilities have closed since the pandemic began.

Centennial Well is tightly connected to the Snoqualmie River. The well can provide enough water for North Bend, but is required to have two sources of backup water for dry years. It has one backup mitigation source, but still needs another to satisfy Washington State Department of Ecology regulations. File photo

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North Bend set to fine Sallal Water Association $2,000 a day

An ordinance requires the water association to provide water usage rates in the city.

News around the valley: New brews, school schedule, council member censured

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News around the valley: New brews, school schedule, council member censured

Plus business news.

Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision

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Ferguson sues agencies over archive relocation decision

“Decision to close the National Archives in Seattle has far-reaching impacts across the Northwest.”

COVID-19 cases trending down in the valley after brief spike

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COVID-19 cases trending down in the valley after brief spike

Latest numbers from King County

Screenshot of the Alliance for Persecuted Peoples Worldwide Facebook page.

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More than 100 social justice groups call out newly-formed organization

A letter accuses the APPWW of anti-Muslim bias.

Sonia Joseph wipes away a tear in this December 2017 photo prior to entering the inquest hearing at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent into the fatal shooting of her son Giovonn Joseph-McDade by a Kent police officer in June 2017. File photo

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South King County cities win lawsuit over changes to inquest hearings

Court says King County Executive overstepped his authority regarding rules for investigating officer-involved deaths.

A freshwater variety of kokanee salmon from Lake Sammamish. File photo

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Another batch of Sammamish kokanee delivered to Orcas Island

Some 250 kokanee fry were taken to the hatchery by ferry.

Pictured left to right: Former Congressman Dave Reichert, Slade Gorton, and King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn visit Washington, D.C., to testify in favor of the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area designation. Courtesy photo

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Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton dies at 92

Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton died Aug. 19 in Seattle at age 92.

Screenshot from a press conference by Gov. Jay Inslee.

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Republican state lawmakers want special session

Gov. Jay Inslee and other Democrats are waiting to see what Congress does.

Screenshot of Snoqualmie Valley School District’s Facebook page.

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Snoqualmie Valley School District approves fall learning guidelines

As the first day of school approaches, the Snoqualmie Valley School District has released more details on students’…

Screenshot from northbendfilmfest.com.

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North Bend Film Fest returns in October

The North Bend Film Fest is returning this year, but it’s been reincarnated as a virtual festival.