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Chris Fagan trekking across Antarctica in 2014. Contributed by Chris Fagan

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South Pole or Bust

The story of a North Bend couple who trekked across Antarctica.

A map of the SR 203 closure beginning on Nov. 30 and lasting until mid-January 2021. Contributed by the Washington State Department of Transportation

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SR 203 closure begins Nov. 30

State route 203 between Carnation and Duvall will be closed until mid-January, beginning on Nov. 30.

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State seeks input on how to improve Fall City’s Highway 202

State Route 202 serves as a vital link between the metro Eastside and the Snoqualmie Valley, as well…

King County Council has nine members who each represent a district. Courtesy of kingcounty.gov

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King County Council passes $12.59 billion biennial budget

King County Council on Nov. 17 passed a $12.59 billion biennial budget for 2021-2022, providing funding for anti-racist…

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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State reps talk COVID restrictions in the valley

After new statewide restrictions on gatherings and businesses were announced on Nov. 15 in an attempt to curb…

State Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) authored the letter to Gov. Jay Inslee. Mullet represents the 5th Legislative District. File photo

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Democratic lawmakers ask Inslee to lift ban on indoor dining

They want to try to scaling back on occupancy before forcing an end to inside service.

Friends of the North Bend Library is bringing in local author Chris Fagan to talk about her recently published book, The Expedition.

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Valley Reads event returns with local adventure author

Bibliophiles are in luck as the popular Valley Reads series returns this December with another installment featuring a…

Tim Eyman get in some last minute campaigning for I-976 in downtown Bellevue on the afternoon of Nov. 5, 2019. File photo

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Eyman fights allegation he repeatedly broke campaign laws

In a lawsuit, the state accuses the prolific initiative promoter of getting kickbacks.

Downtown Snoqualmie. 	File photo

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New restrictions hit valley businesses, workers ahead of holidays

After new public health guidelines were announced for Washington state on Sunday, leaders in the valley and economists…

Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill in Federal Way, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant. File photo

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State halts indoor service at bars, restaurants, home guests

Amid soaring new coronavirus cases and an overburdened health care system, the state’s clamping down.

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s news conference Nov. 12 with his wife, Trudi.

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Inslee to hold news conference to announce new restrictions

Among them, reportedly, will be a ban on indoor service at restaurants and retail limitations.

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Snoqualmie expects budget deficit in coming years

Losses in revenue from the coronavirus and other sources has led the city to dip into its rainy…

North Bend City Hall. Courtesy of northbendwa.gov

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North Bend considers property tax levy increase

North Bend held three public hearings on Nov. 3 regarding adjusting next year’s property tax levy, the proposed…