Courtesy photo                                North Bend Mayor Rob McFarland (R) presents the 2019 Citizen of the Year award to North Bend resident Beth Burrows at the city’s Feb. 4, 2020 council meeting.

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North Bend’s Citizen of the Year

Beth Burrows recognized for outstanding contributions to the community.

Clyde Ford speaks at Bellevue First United Methodist Church. One of the things he spoke about was how other countries have approached the topic of race and racism. Samantha Pak/staff photo

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Federal Way resident Mi’Chance Dunlap-Gittens, 17, died Jan. 27, 2017. Courtesy photo

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Law enforcement challenges report on sting operation that killed Federal Way teen

King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s findings rattle Sheriff’s Office, police union.

In 2018, the city of Seattle approved and then repealed a head tax within a month. It would have levied a $275 per employee tax on businesses grossing more than $20 million annually. Sound Publishing file photo

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County head tax bill passes committee

Bill would let King County levy a tax on businesses to fund housing and address homelessness.

Registered voters can fill out and submit their ballots for the King Conservation District board election on their mobile devices. Courtesy photo

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King Conservation District vote is mobile

Snoqualmie-based Democracy Live allows voters to fill out their ballot electronically.

Red Cross opens shelter after minor landslide in Fall City

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Red Cross opens shelter after minor landslide in Fall City

Shelter opened at 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 11.

Three-quarters of the suicide deaths among children ages 10 to 14 are caused by firearms, according to a new report from the Firearm Injury and Policy Research Program at the University of Washington. File photo

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King County studies youth gun violence amid rising suicides

It’s unclear what’s driving the trend.

High tides, as seen in this file photo of Raymond’s Willapa Landing Park in Pacific County, could become the norm in the future due to sea level rise. Sound Publishing file photo

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UW summarizes Washington climate impact on water

The report localizes information from the United Nations.

Snoqualmie City Hall. File photo

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Snoqualmie still seeking public records software

Request for proposals reissued.

Snoqualmie City Clerk Jodi Warren swears in re-elected councilmembers Katherine Ross and Sean Sundwall at the Jan. 27 city council meeting. Courtesy photo

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Snoqualmie councilmembers sworn in for new terms

Appointment of new city administrator also approved.

Margaret Zatloukal, Ryan Hartwell, Peter Cook, Michael Schmidt, and Chris Clark rehearse for VCS’s production of “Murder on the Orient Express.” Madison Miller/staff photo

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Murder and mystery comes to the Valley

“Murder on the Orient Express” debuts at Valley Center Stage Feb. 14.

Flood waters inundated Carnation Feb. 6-7. On Friday, Feb. 7, Tolt Hill Road was closed in Carnation. William Shaw/staff photo

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Flood waters inundate Carnation

Citizens receive reverse 911 call; National Guard puts high water vehicle on standby.