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Fireworks banned in North Bend; Snoqualmie allows some

All fireworks available for purchase at retail stands in Snoqualmie are legal for residents.

A screenshot of Puget Sound Energy's outage map at around 3 p.m. on June 28. At the time, some 12,300 customers across Western Washington were without power.

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Nearly 12,300 PSE customers are without power today

Thousands of people in Western Washington have lost power over the weekend, as power demand spiked during a…

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Report: Apartments in the Seattle area are getting bigger

Apartments in the Seattle area are getting bigger, but that trend is being driven by construction in suburban…

Among local “cooling stations,” the Snoqualmie Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at 7824 Center Blvd. SE. Masks are required and will be provided if needed. Drinking water will also be available. Courtesy photo

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Beat the heat: Where to cool off in the Snoqualmie Valley

As Puget Sound braces for potential record-breaking heat over the weekend, it’s important to find ways to stay…

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Grassroots movement targets dark money in politics

Washington state chapter of Wolf-PAC supports Article V constitutional convention.

Gov. Jay Inslee waves during his Thursday morning press conference on extending protections for renters. (TVW)

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Governor extends some protections for Washington renters

Under a new order, landlords can only evict a tenant if they refuse to seek help through a…

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How to find fireworks this year in the Puget Sound region

Global shipment issues affect supply and sales of fireworks.

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Hot housing market forces out many first-time homebuyers

Housing experts concerned about the long-term impacts on generational wealth.

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Catch a train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine in July

“Day Out With Thomas” featuring Thomas the Tank Engine returns to Snoqualmie in his only Pacific Northwest tour…

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North Bend film festival returns this July

The lineup for the annual festival features a wide range of movies and shorts.

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Austin Jenckes was born and raised in Duvall and spent time living in North Bend prior to pursuing his music career in Nashville in 2012. Jenckes still has family in the Valley and a large local following of fans. He performs Aug. 13 at Snoqualmie Casino.

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Snoqualmie Casino announces entertainment lineup as state prepares to reopen

Snoqualmie Casino is welcoming back live entertainment after a 15-month hiatus due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The…

Freshwater variety of kokanee salmon from Lake Sammamish. 	File photo

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Researchers track ‘mysterious’ kokanee salmon in region

Kokanee in Lake Washington and Sammamish are genetically unique. Over the past decades, their numbers have dwindled.

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

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King County to lift indoor mask mandate on June 29

About 1.3 million county residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series.