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The Carnation Milk Truck during a past Fourth of July parade. File photo

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Carnation Fourth of July Celebration returns in full force

The nearly century-old Carnation Fourth of July Celebration is returning in full this year, featuring a parade, car…

Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

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JUDGED BY XII: Examining Auburn police officer’s grim tattoos

Episode 5 in special podcast series that explores Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.

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King County approves emergency grant after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Washington is expecting an influx of people seeking abortions from out of state.

Fedor Osipov, 15, flips into Steel Lake in Federal Way during last year's heatwave on June 28, 2021. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Heatwave expected to hit King County

Temperatures will likely reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, June 26, and Monday, June 27.

Fall City's Soil Sisters pose at the North Bend Farmers Market on June 23. All photos by Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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North Bend Farmers Market back for the summer

The market runs every Thursday until Sept. 8.

Barbara Center poses in front of a mural at Fall City Art Park. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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Fall City artist reflects on 20 years of building town’s art community

It was back at the turn of the century, when Barbara Center was approached by her daughter’s piano…

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Downtown Snoqualmie on June 20.

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Snoqualmie businesses may finally see long-awaited federal grant money

It has been a challenging few years for Richard Anderson and the Northwest Railway Museum.

Courtesy photo. Student nominees at the Empower Youth Network 2022 Rise & Shine Volunteer Recognition Breakfast on June 8. From left: Zachary Smith, Claire Haindfield, Tanner Caryl, Alice Lutzenhiser and Elizabeth Monk

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Empower Youth Network recognizes community volunteers at annual ‘Rise & Shine Breakfast’

Empower Youth Network hosted its 25th annual Rise &Shine Volunteer Recognition Breakfast last week, which celebrates outstanding community…

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Former Bellevue teacher sentenced in federal court over child pornography

Department of Justice says the man had 1,764 images of child sexual abuse in his possession.

Meghan and David Schumacher (center), owners of Arete Coffee Bar in North Bend, hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of their business on June 20. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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Arete Coffee Bar in North Bend celebrates opening

Although their shop has already been open for four months and become a community favorite, Meghan and David…

Workers fix the roof at North Bend Train Depot in Taylor Park on June 17. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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North Bend Train Depot gets new roof

The North Bend Train depot in Taylor Park in North Bend is getting a replacment for its 35-year-old…

A semiautomatic handgun with a safety cable lock that prevents loading ammunition. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Large-capacity ammo magazine sales ban starts soon in Washington

Starting July 1, a 10-round capacity becomes the limit for sales. Meanwhile, “there is a rush on magazine…

Two boys celebrate during the Fall City Graduate Parade on June 17. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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Photos: Fall City hosts graduate parade for 5th, 8th, 12th graders

Two boys celebrate during the Fall City Graduate Parade on June 17. The annual parade recognizes 5th, 8th…