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North Bend continues fight to be reimbursed for garbage service disruption

Months after some North Bend residents were left without garbage service for as many as five weeks, the…

The Enumclaw library passes out free at-home rapid COVID tests last January. Sound Publishing file photo

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COVID levels rise to ‘medium’ transmission risk in King County

No new restrictions, recommendations or regulations were suggested by health officer Jeff Duchin

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Washington wolf population continues to rise, report shows

In 2021, four new wolf packs were documented in four different counties.

A steam train. Photo courtesy of the Northwest Railway Museum.

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NRM to host steam-train rides Mother’s Day weekend

The following is a press release from the Northwest Railway Museum:

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Snoqualmie Tribe receives support from national tribal law experts in case regarding treaty rights

Tribe Chairman says the case may be “the most important Tribal Supreme Court case of our generation.”

Redmond’s Silver Cloud Inn, purchased by county to become permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless (photo credit: Cameron Sheppard)

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Redmond hotel intended to be used to house the homeless will serve as a shelter for refugees temporarily

The Silver Cloud Inn was purchased by the King County under the Health Through Housing initiative.

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 (Episode 2): Police officer’s history of violence | King County Local Dive

Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.

Snoqualmie Mayor Katherine Ross and North Bend Mayor Rob McFarland present certificates to Rotary’s students of the quarter on April 21. From left: Dylan Schade, Isabella Mudd, Sarah Berger, Ross and McFarland. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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Four MSHS seniors receive student of the quarter honors

Mount Si High School seniors Sarah Berger, Abigail Gardner, Isabella Mudd, Dylan Schade were named students of the…

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Biden visits Seattle and Green River College during trip to Pacific Northwest

The president will stress infrastructure in Portland and Seattle while raising money for the Democratic Party.

Tad Haas (left) and Rob Wotton sit around a laptop at Starbucks on the Ridge. They serve as president and director of strategic partnerships for the SnoValley Innovation Center. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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Valley nonprofit looks to help new businesses innovate

When Rob Wotton and Tad Haas get to shopping ideas about how they can help businesses, it can…

Owners Chris and Amy Hawkins (center) celebrate the 15 year anniversary and grand re-opening of Pet Place Market in North Bend on April 20, alongside staff and their dogs: Nala (l) and Jazzy. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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North Bend’s Pet Place Market celebrates 15-years, will host sale this weekend

Pet Place Market in North Bend Celebrated its 15 year anniversary and grand re-opening this week, with a…

The Sammamish Valley is home to a collection of farms, wineries and tasting rooms. File photo
The Sammamish Valley is home to a collection of farms, wineries and tasting rooms. File photo

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King County continues to grapple with alcohol rules in rural areas

Much of the debate surrounds wineries, breweries and distilleries operating as retail businesses.

Construction near the Dahlgren property. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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Dahlgren property sold for $31 million as development continues

Cedar River Developers have sold the former Dahlgren property in North Bend, the proposed site of a 212-unit…