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Two new candidates in 12th Legislative District election

Both positions have an incumbent challenger.

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The South Fork Tolt River dam’s overflow structure, used to release water if the reservoir gets too high, Sept. 22, 2025.

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Old Tolt Dam Early Warning System taken out of Carnation

Seattle Public Utilities finished installing the new system in 2023.

Flood waters flow over NE 124th Street at West Snoqualmie Valley Road NE outside Duvall, Dec. 9, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Federal loans available for residents impacted by flooding

Residents have opportunities to apply for these loans in person.

Supporters of Washington’s new income tax on millionaires celebrate as Gov. Bob Ferguson prepares to sign it on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Olympia. (Photo by Aspen Ford/Washington State Standard)

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Gov. signs ‘millionaires tax’ with legal challenge close behind

Washington Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson on March 30 signed historic legislation creating an income tax, saying it is…

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Gov. signs law to undo WA estate tax increase

Washington will soon end its reign as the state with the nation’s highest estate tax.

Processed data pulled from I-213 documents, released as part of an ongoing FOIA lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security by the Center for Human Rights at the University of Washington. This data was shared in a report published on March 11, 2026, titled “New Data on PNW Immigration Enforcement Reveal Powerful Surge in Late 2025.” (Screenshot)

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New data sheds light on ICE arrests in King County. Here’s what we know so far.

Of the 1,019 arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported in King County in 2025, at…

Psilocybe mushrooms contain a psychoactive ingredient. Courtesy photo/dea.gov

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King County resolution decriminalizes psychedelic mushrooms

King County Council has “deprioritized” the personal use of psychedelic substances like psilocybin mushrooms to support mental health…

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The newly designed North Bend Police Department uniform patch features mountains and a river.

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North Bend police department begins work April 1

The department is in partnership with the King County Sheriff’s Office.

A satellite image of Snoqualmie Ridge showing the land south of Fisher Creek Park where the proposed battery storage site would reside. Image courtesy of Google Maps

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Trouble in Snoqualmie over proposed battery storage site

Residents clashed with the developer at a community meeting March 17.

Felix Salvo, 15, rows his family’s boat through flood waters on NE 124th Street, March 20, 2026. His parents own Local Roots Farm in Duvall. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Snoqualmie Valley persists through season’s second flood

Low-lying residents had to pull out the row boats once again.

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Gov. signs bill addressing WA retailers’ penny problem

A new Washington state law offers a way to make change in an era without pennies.

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WA leaders reconsider Cesar Chavez recognition

State lawmakers and the governor are rethinking how Washington marks the legacy of Cesar Chavez following stunning accusations…

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Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank hires new executive director

The new leader will guide the nonprofit through its location change.