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Author at 12, Jay Dilger donates books to alma mater, Opstad Elementary

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Author at 12, Jay Dilger donates books to alma mater, Opstad Elementary

Self-publishing today is no longer the exotic and expensive undertaking of decades past, unless you’re doing it the…

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Legislators rewrite statute to exempt their records from public disclosure

Critics slam the move as a blow to government transparency.

Northwest Railway Museum unveils art commissioned for train car restoration project

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Northwest Railway Museum unveils art commissioned for train car restoration project

To commemorate the recent acquisition of a 110-year-old electric train car, the Northwest Railway Museum unveiled a painting…

Snoqualmie Valley Youth take part in Camp Discover, one of the programs depending on funds from the annual donation campaign going on now. (Courtesy Photo)

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Snoqualmie Valley YMCA fund drive now on, to support vital Valley programming

The Snoqualmie Valley YMCA offers programming to meet the Valley’s most urgent needs, with funding from the organization’s…

Washington Capitol Building (Taylor McAvoy photo)

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Domestic violence survivors could get new protections from workplace discrimination

A proposed bill that easily passed the House of Representatives would provide discrimination protections for victims of domestic…

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State forecast projects over a billion in additional tax revenue: ‘Extraordinary revenue growth is good news for lawmakers looking to balance budgets

State economists project that over a billion dollars in additional tax revenue will be flowing into government accounts…

Gun violence, tax relief are starring subjects in state legislators town hall meetings Saturday

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Gun violence, tax relief are starring subjects in state legislators town hall meetings Saturday

Property tax relief may have been a priority for the 5th District state legislators who spoke at a…

Giving back: Ribary honored as North Bend Citizen of the Year

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Giving back: Ribary honored as North Bend Citizen of the Year

His career aspirations were as diverse as gentleman farmer, professional motorcycle racer, personal trainer, and bank manager. Fritz…

A map of the Canyon Springs area marking the location of the recent landslide. (Courtesy Photo)

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City proceeds with plans for landslide stabilization around Canyon Springs water source

After a recent landslide put one of Snoqualmie’s water sources in danger, the Snoqualmie City Council took action…

Washington State Capitol. Photo by Nicole Jennings

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Lawmakers clash over gun legislation amid another discussion on mass shootings

Washington State lawmakers introduced a multitude of bills early this 2018 session on issues of gun regulation to…

North Bend Councilman Alan Gothelf appointed to fourth term as chair of EF&R board

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North Bend Councilman Alan Gothelf appointed to fourth term as chair of EF&R board

North Bend City Councilman Alan Gothelf was recently appointed to his fourth term as chairperson of the Eastside…

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Proposal to eliminate the death penalty passes the Senate

After passionate floor debate, the bill moves to the House.

Washington State Capitol. Photo by Nicole Jennings

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Washington may soon teach sexual abuse prevention in schools

The State Legislature is considering training aimed at improving child safety.