Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson rewards a lion dancer with a traditional red envelope during a celebration of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Photo by Ryan Berry / The Herald

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Lunar New Year proposed as Washington’s next state holiday

A bill to make it a legal holiday awaits a key vote. Some Asian American constituents were opposed,…

Dan Schlotfeldt stands with the Snoqualmie Valley School District Board of Directors. From left: Carolyn Simpson, Gary Fancher, Schlotfeldt, Melissa Johnson, Geoff Doy, Ram Dutt Vedullapalli. Courtesy photo.

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School board names Schlotfeldt as permanent superintendent

Schlotfeldt had been serving as superintendent in an interim role since September

CNA Nina Prigodich, right, goes through restorative exercises with long term care patient Betty Long, 86, at View Ridge Care Center on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Nursing homes face staffing crunch amid the rising need for beds

A bill in Olympia would increase Medicaid rates, wages to bolster skilled nursing facilities.

King County Councilmember Sarah Perry speaks at town hall in Snoqualmie on Feb. 9. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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Perry talks behavioral health, economic resiliency, environmental issues in town hall

King County Councilmember Sarah Perry hosted a town hall in Snoqualmie at the YMCA Thursday.

Snoqualmie City Council. From left: Ethan Benson, Rob Wotton, Bryan Holloway, James Mayhew, Mayor Katherine Ross, Matt Laase, Cara Christensen, Jolyon Johnson. (Courtesy of City of Snoqualmie)

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Snoqualmie City Council sets timeline for filling vacancy, sends seat to early election

On Monday, the council approved a timeline to fill the vacancy left by Councilmember Matt Laase.

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Washington’s healthcare workforce facing widespread burnout, poll finds

Healthcare unions urge the state Legislature to pass safe staffing standards to prevent mass workforce exodus.

Freshman Zada White goes for a lay-up in the Wildcats win over Glacier Peak on Feb. 10. Photo Courtesy of Calder Productions.

Sports

Survive and advance: MSHS boys, girls hoops on to semi-finals

Wildcats girls and boys basketball teams will play next on Feb. 14

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision

OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession.

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Letters: Superintendent search and locker room wars

Thoughts about the district’s superintendent search

Hospital CEO Renee Jensen (middle), stands with Snoqualmie Mayor Katherine Ross (left) and Dr. Tammy Moore, during a ribbon cutting ceremony outside the Snoqualmie Ridge Medical Clinic on Feb. 8. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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Snoqualmie Valley Hospital celebrates further expansion at Ridge clinic

The Snoqualmie Valley Hospital has continued expansion at its clinic on southeast Kinsey Street, launching the Snoqualmie Ridge…

At the Snoqualmie Valley Women in Leadership group's inaugural gathering Jan. 31, each of the attendees wore name tags that specified what they wanted to be asked about, and participated in various engagement activities. Courtesy photo

Life

Valley networking group empowers women in leadership

Snoqualmie Valley Women in Leadership hold first event Jan. 31.

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Snoqualmie Pass on Nov. 6, 2022.

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King, Kittitas officials plan to study traffic safety improvments on Snoqualmie Pass

The Snoqualmie Pass Comprehensive Safety Action Plan was funded through a federal grant.