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Eastside Fire & Rescue arrive after a car crash at the intersection of Tolt Hill Road and State Route 203 on Aug. 14. Photo courtesy of the city of Carnation.

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Carnation seeks improvements at SR 203/ Tolt Hill Road intersection

Crossing has seen five collisions in the last four months, according to the city.

Firefighters from four agencies extinguished a brush fire Wednesday evening, Aug. 16 in the 3300 block of South 260th Street on the West Hill in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Firefighters extinguish brush fire on West Hill in Kent

Fire broke out Tuesday evening, Aug. 16; four fire departments responded

The Phoenix Court Apartments in Kent at 23913 111th Pl. SE. COURTESY PHOTO, Phoenix Court Apartments

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City of Kent files public nuisance suit against Phoenix Court Apartments

Seeks injunction in efforts to improve safety at crime-ridden complex

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The Kiln Building.

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Old Preston Mill building awarded King County Landmark status

The Kiln Building at Preston Mill Park was named a King County Landmark in June.

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King County issues Stage 2 burn ban in light of high temps | Local Services

All outdoor fires (fire bits and campfires) are prohibited; barbecues and grills are still allowed to be used.

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The Fall City Totem Pole is removed early Aug. 14.

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Fall City’s totem pole finds a new permanent home

The iconic and controversial structure was erected in 1934.

Valley Shuttle.

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Snoqualmie Valley Transportation restores some routes to pre-pandemic levels

The Cedar Falls Loop will return, as will runs of the Valley Shuttle.

Gardiner Vinnedge. Courtesy photo.

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Valley civic leader and historian Gardiner Vinnedge dies at 72

Vinnedge, a teacher, is remembered for his work preserving Valley history and articulate storytelling

Snoqualmie Police Chief Perry Phipps. File photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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Documents reveal Snoqualmie Police Chief Phipps resigned at request of mayor

Police Chief Perry Phipps, who resigned in July, did so at request of Mayor Katherine Ross.

Mary Miller. Courtesy photo.

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City Councilmember Miller announces bid for mayor

Mary Miller has announces her candidacy for mayor. She will challenge incumbent Rob McFarland.

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For people thinking about suicide, call 988, the official National Suicide Prevention Hotline phone number.

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988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline celebrates one-year anniversary

From July 2022 to June 2023, the crisis centers answered 65,029 calls, 11,808 texts, and 13,064 chats.

From left: Mandeep Kaur Walia, Catherine Cotton, Tanya Lavoy. (Courtesy of the campaigns)

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Snoqualmie Council candidates Cotton, Walia advance to General Election

Catherine Cotton and Mandeep Kaur Walia took first and second in their primary race this week.

The State Route 18/I-90 interchange. Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation.

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Temporary speed reductions on SR 18 begin Aug. 7

Lower speeds through late 2024 will support safety near construction zones, WSDOT says.