Eastside Fire & Rescue launches local Fire Explorers program

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Eastside Fire & Rescue launches local Fire Explorers program

The 20-week Fire Explorers post will teach local high-schoolers the ins and outs of firefighting.

How climate change is changing the Snoqualmie Valley

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How climate change is changing the Snoqualmie Valley

Puget Sound will see drier summers and heavier rain during the winter.

Executive Constantine’s budget makes small, targeted investments while not cutting services drastically. Image courtesy King County

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Executive Dow Constantine proposes $11.6 Billion budget

With King County’s finances already stretched thin, Constantine’s budget largely maintains current services while making investments in transit,…

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Teens seen throwing lemons near cars | Police blotter

The Snoqualmie Valley police blotter for Sept. 28 through Oct. 2.

State Supreme Court strikes down death penalty

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State Supreme Court strikes down death penalty

All nine justices found the use of capital punishment in Washington state unconstitutional and racially biased.

Kim Schrier (D) and Dino Rossi (R) are seeking to replace Dave Reichert in Washington’s 8th Congressional District. The district spans from eastern King and Pierce counties across the Cascades and into Chelan and Kittitas counties. Photos by John Stang

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Cliffhanger ahead in 8th Congressional District

Polls show Kim Schrier and Dino Rossi in close race for open Congress seat

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B.C. pipeline rupture halts trash service to many Eastside cities

Waste Management fleet without fuel; PSE has urged customers to reduce consumption.

Who’s funding Washington state initiatives?

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Who’s funding Washington state initiatives?

Money is pouring into the state’s initiative races.

Incarcerated and infirmed: How Northwest Detention Center is failing sick inmates

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Incarcerated and infirmed: How Northwest Detention Center is failing sick inmates

Inadequate medical care plagues immigrants at facility, but ICE claims otherwise

Finally Friday Art and Wine Walk closes its sixth season. Madison Miller/staff photo.

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Snoqualmie hosts final Finally Friday of the season

Finally Friday Art and Wine Walk closes its sixth season

Salmon fishing restricted on the Snoqualmie River

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Salmon fishing restricted on the Snoqualmie River

Lower than expected counts of coho salmon prompted the state to restrict fishing.

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Tribal leaders see social security fairness with new law

President Donald Trump signed the Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018 into law last week.

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I-90 construction will close single eastbound lane through Oct. 12

A single lane of westbound Interstate 90 will be closed for two weeks as contractor crews work to…