Snoqualmie police investigating possible assault of teen girl near Mount Si High School

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Snoqualmie police investigating possible assault of teen girl near Mount Si High School

Girl was walking to baseball practice when man grabbed her.

As PSE moves away from coal, one community scrambles to build a new economy

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As PSE moves away from coal, one community scrambles to build a new economy

Lewis County has long relied on the energy needs of consumers throughout the region. That’s all about to…

Students throughout the region take part in National School Walkout, call for gun control

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Students throughout the region take part in National School Walkout, call for gun control

The March 14 demonstrations marked the one month anniversary of the Parkland school shooting.

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Sexual assault survivors push legislative change

Seeking systematic reforms, victims spoke up this legislative session.

By Taylor McAvoy

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State Legislature passes last-minute budget deal and property tax cut

The plan includes $1 billion for public education and $400 million in tax cuts for property owners.

More than 400 people attended Snoqualmie’s Twin Peaks community festival on May 13, 2017. Organizing similar community events will be part of the responsibilities of a new events coordinator. (Evan Pappas/Staff Photo)

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Snoqualmie city council approves events coordinator job description

A new job description for the role of events coordinator was approved by Snoqualmie City Council at their…

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Olympia stunner: Compromise over police use of force

It was not always a civil process, but two diametrically opposed groups managed to find common ground.

By Taylor McAvoy

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Washington State set to expand abortion coverage

With the governor’s signature, the Reproductive Parity Act will allow state funding for abortion and contraception services.

Governor Jay Inslee signs a ban on bump stocks on Tuesday, March. 6. Photo by Taylor McAvoy

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Bump stock ban becomes law; semiautomatics bill up next

It will be illegal in Washington to sell or own devices that make semiautomatic guns fire more rapidly.

Schools Superintendent Joel Aune to leave district for executive directorship of state organization

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Schools Superintendent Joel Aune to leave district for executive directorship of state organization

Snoqualmie Valley Schools Superintendent Joel Aune will leave the district June 30, to assume the role of executive…

Snoqualmie City Hall (File Photo)

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Ethics investigation finds Snoqualmie parks and public works director violated city’s code

An outside review of a suspected ethics violation in the city of Snoqualmie has been completed and the…

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Lawmakers are now at odds over a Sound Transit car-tab fix

The Senate and House disagree over whether lost revenue from a lower fee should be offset right away.

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Behind the scenes of the governor’s veto of the public records bill

How negotiations between Jay Inslee’s office, lawmakers, and media organizations led to the end of the controversial legislation.