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Snoqualmie council nixes proposed property tax rate

Ordinance amended and lively discussion ensues.

New 1-90 ramp opens

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New 1-90 ramp opens

The ramp was created to improve congestion and traffic safety.

Victims, law enforcement speak about King County Courthouse conditions

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Victims, law enforcement speak about King County Courthouse conditions

An entrance to the courthouse was closed after an assault.

In this September 2019 photo, George Kirkish, owner and founder of Palouse Winery on Vashon-Maury Island, pours a glass of wine for Lori Coots during tasting room hours. (Kevin Opsahl/Sound Publishing)

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King County Council approves controversial winery, brewery ordinance

After five years, the county has updated regulations surrounding alcohol production and tasting.

Washington Low Income Housing Alliance is among supporters of statewide “just cause” legislation to protect tenants in Washington. However, some landlords say removing the ability to quickly remove tenants limits their ability to get rid of problem renters. (Courtesy image)

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Tenant advocates prepare for another push in Olympia

Following wins in Burien and Federal Way, just cause evictions are on the 2020 Legislative agenda.

Lights shine bright at last year’s Snoqualmie Winter Lights event, attended by more than 3,000 people. Courtesy photos

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Merry and bright on Dec. 7

Snoqualmie Winter Lights to draw thousands - including Saint Nick.

Black Friday surprise: hazmat team visits North Bend Theatre after urine misdelivery

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Black Friday surprise: hazmat team visits North Bend Theatre after urine misdelivery

Meanwhile packed ‘Frozen 2’ screening was happening inside theater.

Fire along Twisp River Road in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest in 2018. Courtesy photo

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Wildfire response: State unveils funding legislation proposal

Last year, Department of Natural Resources responded to record number of wildfires.

A new report, complete with recommendations to the Legislature, has been released by a statewide task force that was formed to address a lack of child care in Washington. File photo

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Report outlines lack of child care in Washington

In King County, supply doesn’t meet demand for child care.

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King County bars sub-minimum wage for employees, contractors

Employees with disabilities can not be paid less than minimum wage.

Monroe quake informing plans for future danger

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Monroe quake informing plans for future danger

Gathered by lucky accident, data from the 4.6-magnitude quake could help assess bigger hazards.

Demonstrators from La Resistencia protest Amazon’s involvement with ICE. Photo courtesy of La Resistencia

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How will the U.S. respond to climate refugees?

Business as usual has been harder borders, are there other ways to address climate migration?

Safe drug consumption sites have been recommended by the King County Heroin and Opioid Task Force. Pictured is a safe consumption site in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Photo supplied by ARCHES in Lethbridge

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What’s been happening with safe injection sites?

There hasn’t been much coverage this year compared to the last couple years.