La Quinta Inn & Suites purchased in Kirkland (Screenshot from Google Maps)

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King County buys La Quinta Inn & Suites in Kirkland to become homeless shelter

The City Council simultaneously passes resolution to guide how the shelter will be implemented.

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Center Stage member Jim Snyder works at the Sallal Grange renovation.

Life

Theater company settles into historic Sallal Grange

As Valley Center Stage’s performance of “Tiny Beautiful Things” entered its second weekend of shows, it marked its…

Igor Soloydenko, who said he identifies as Russian, holds a sign urging “Peace for Ukraine” at a ceremony Feb. 25 in Federal Way. Soloydenko said: “There’s just so much shame. I feel helpless in the way I cannot change anything in my home country. It was unimaginable that Russia would do such a thing.” Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Ukrainian Honorary Consul speaks out about Russian invasion of Ukraine

“As long as we breathe, as long as our hearts beat, we’re going to protect our land,” said…

Bellevue Police Chief Wendell Shirley addresses press (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Eastside law enforcement agencies form task force against catalytic converter thefts

Will introduce program to paint and engrave catalytic converters to deter theft.

Northwest Railway Museum Executive Director, Richard Anderson, gives a presentation about the museum’s history, impact on local tourism and economic growth at a SnoValley Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Feb. 23. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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NW Railway Museum to open for 2022 season

The Northwest Railway Museum will kick-off its 2022 season beginning on March 5.

Photo Courtesy of Calder Productions. Senior Bennett O’Connor dribbles past a defender in 69-58 win over Gonzaga Prep on Feb. 26.

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Wildcats basketball moves on to state quarterfinal

The Mount Si Wildcats defeated Gonzaga Prep 69-58 on Feb. 26, their final stop before the 4A state…

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Valley Shuttle.

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Snoqualmie Valley Transit needs new drivers, cancels routes

A staffing shortage has led Snoqualmie Valley Transportation to alter two of its looped routes and cancel one…

A KN95 mask. (Wikimedia Commons)

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Inslee changes end of mask mandate to March 12

King County’s indoor mandate will end at the same time.

File photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record. Road in Carnation closed due to flooding.

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Flood warning for Snoqualmie, Tolt River in effect until Wednesday

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flood warning for the Snoqualmie and Tolt Rivers Monday morning, as…

File photo.

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Man found dead in Auburn park in an apparent homicide

Police don’t have a suspect in custody

The Snoqualmie Mill Site. Photo courtesy of the Department of Ecology.

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Snoqualmie Mill Site study faces criticism over impact on rural King County

The Final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Snoqualmie Mill Site development has raised concerns from the King…

A multifamily housing development. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Valley cities receive funds to look at future housing needs

A housing action plan is in the works for the Snoqualmie Valley to analyze housing needs while encouraging…

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World’s longest surviving kidney patient dies

Mercer Island resident Nancy Spaeth went on dialysis at age 18 and received four kidney transplants.