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A gun rights advocate warns a crowd of the potential need for forceful resistance in the future at gathering outside House of Representatives chamber in this 2020 file photo.

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Ban of guns at government meetings, ballot counting advances

The prohibition would cover open and concealed carry of firearms. State House Democrats overrode Republican objections.

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Vaccine verification requirement will end March 1, officials announce

King County officials say this decision is backed by science.

Design rendering of future Sounders FC facility in Renton. (Courtesy of Seattle Sounders FC)

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Seattle Sounders FC announce new HQ at Renton’s Longacres site

Facility is expected to open in 2024, before Seattle potentially hosts FIFA World Cup games in 2026.

Common themes from Eastside communities regarding ways to improve transit service. Courtesy of King County Metro.

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King County Metro and Sound Transit seek feedback from Eastside residents

2 Line light rail link to serve 10 new stations by 2023.

MSHS Principal John Belcher, center, talks about senior students Alie Hall (left) and Zachary Miller, who were both named Student of the Quarter by the Snoqualmie Valley Rotary Club. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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Four Mount Si High School seniors receive student of quarter honors

Mount Si High School seniors Alie Hall, Carolee McCarty, Olivia Ferreri and Zachary Miller were named students of…

Photo courtesy of Candi Kintzley of Clarity Northwest
Inside of the Snoqualmie Ridge Urgent Care.

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Snoqualmie Valley Hospital opens urgent care on Ridge

The Snoqualmie Valley Hospital has expanded its services, opening a new urgent care center on the Ridge.

In King County, fentanyl is most commonly seen in blue, greenish, or pale colored counterfeit pills. Photo courtesy of King County.

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County files homicide charges in Kirkland fentanyl overdose case

Defendant accused of selling blue M30 fentanyl pills to clients after victim died in his apartment.

Photo courtesy of Calder Productions. MSHS Senior Lauren Glazier takes a shot in the Wildcats 63-41 win over Jackson High School in the first round of the KingCo/WesCo District Tournament. The Wildcats will play Inglemoor in an elimination game on Feb. 15, after a 57-58 overtime loss against one of the state’s top ranked teams, Lake Stevens, last week.

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MSHS boys, girls basketball still alive in district tournament

Photo courtesy of Calder Productions. MSHS Senior Quin Patterson shoots over a Bothell defender in the Wildcats 104-55…

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal (Courtesy of OSPI)

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State Superintendent recommends change of mask mandate policies in schools, claims ‘landscape’ of pandemic has changed

Meanwhile, the state’s largest public school employees’ union continues support for masks in schools.

A meal donation at Snoqualmie Valley Shelter Services. Courtesy Photo.

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Community groups step up to meet needs at Snoqualmie shelter

In January, Janice Formisano filled all 124 meal slots at Snoqualmie Valley Shelter Services, feeding the shelter’s 15…

Courtesy of Fall City Community Association

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Fall City business owners could soon see septic system relief

Fall City business district property owners approved a design for their new shared on-site septic system last month,…

A protective mask hanging on a front door. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Inslee: Mask mandate is going away, but not quite yet

Governor said he’ll say exactly when next week. Meanwhile, a pause on elective surgeries will end Feb. 17.

The East DDC in Redmond (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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U.S. House passes postal service reform bill after concerns of facility closures and declining service standards

The bill intends to improve services, expand transparency and to save the agency billions.