Owners of The Line Bike Experience at their grand opening on March 18. From left: Alex Kunz, Sheryl Tullis, Michael Kunz, North Bend Mayor Rob McFarland, Steve Tullis and James Skinner. Photos by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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North Bend mountain bike shop wants more people riding the trails

The Line Bike Experience along North Bend Way opened this past weekend.

Patrons wait outside the North Bend Theater on the opening night of North Bend Film Fest on July 15, 2021. File photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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North Bend Film Fest to cease operations

Summer film festival had been held at North Bend Theater since 2018

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Teen brings gun to school; security guard accused of sex crime | Podcast

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Carnation City Hall, as viewed from across the street. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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Carnation settles labor complaint, addresses layoffs

A labor complaint filed against the city of Carnation was settled for a small payout last week.

Mount Si High School students return to class for their first day of school, Aug. 31, 2022. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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SVSD anticipates large spending cuts next year, but no plans for layoffs

A preliminary update shows district needs to cut spending by at least $2.7 million next year

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Push to lower legal limit to 0.05 for driving drunk falls short

OLYMPIA — An effort to lower the legal limit for driving drunk has come up short.

Greg Jamiel, founder of SnoValley Pride, stands in front of Miller’s in Carnation. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

Life

SnoValley Pride offers support for local LGBTQ community

“The real goal of this is building community and seeing that there’s more friends out there to have.”

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Stalker turns killer; shooting investigation drags on; bald eagle shot | Podcast

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Redmond Police believe stalker killed two in home before taking his own life

The victim had filed a no-contact order against the suspected killer before he broke into the home.

North Bend Mayor Rob McFarland delivers his annual State of the City address at the March 7 city council meeting. Photo courtesy of the City of North Bend.

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North Bend Mayor shares recent accomplishments in state of city address

North Bend Mayor Rob McFarland spoke on the state of the city at the March 7 city council…

Local, region, and state leaders and advocates celebrate the announcement of Kirkland’s new crisis care center. (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)

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First-of-its-kind mental health crisis care center announced North King County

The facility in Kirkland is intended to fill gaps in the region’s mental healthcare infrastructure.

Gov. Jay Inslee, left, with First Lady Trudi Inslee at a press conference advocating for laws to prevent gun violence. (Provided by the Washington State Governors’ Office)

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House Democrats push Washington closer to assault weapons ban

Their bill outlawing the manufacture and sale of certain guns passed the state House. No Republican voted for…

State Route 202 as viewed from Fall City. Photo Courtesy of WSDOT.

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No timeline set for recommended improvements on SR 202 near Fall City

A new study from WSDOT recommends several improvements to SR 202, but they’ll need funding to proceed