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

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Snoqualmie residents form nonprofit to fight battery site

Stopping Jupiter Power’s development is the group’s “sole mission.”

Maj. Ariana Savino. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Air Force

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Gov. orders flags at half-staff April 10 for Maj. Savino

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has directed that flags be lowered to half-staff on April 10 for Maj. Ariana…

King County Roads Division was hard at work last December when many roads were flooded, causing an estimated $10 million in damage and further draining its limited resources. Photo courtesy King County Roads Division

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King County drafts 0.1% sales tax to address road funding, but no decision yet

The King County Transportation District has officially introduced a resolution to increase sales taxes by 0.1% in order…

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King County radio emergency system gets new executive director

An emergency radio system used for 911 dispatching and operational communications by fire departments, law enforcement agencies, emergency…

Crews repaired the slide and rebuilt the slope with large rocks to reenforce the road, March 2026. Courtesy photo/King County

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SE Edgewick Road near North Bend reopens after storm-related repairs

SE Edgewick Road has reopened to normal, two-way traffic. King County’s Road Services Division completed significant, permanent repairs…

Intersection between State Route 203 and Tolt Hill Road. File photo

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State funding secured for roundabout at SR 203 and Tolt Hill Rd.

The intersection south of Carnation is notoriously difficult to navigate.

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Data shows surge in immigration arrests in WA

Federal immigration authorities arrested over 2,100 people in Washington between October and early March, according to newly released…

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WA clashes in court with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Robinhood

Washington sued the online prediction market platform Kalshi last month with claims that the company is violating state…

Stacy Willoughby. Courtesy photo

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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…

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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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.