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…

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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.

Snoqualmie is future home of LEO’s independent living program for adults with disabilities

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Snoqualmie is future home of LEO’s independent living program for adults with disabilities

The non-profit Life Enrichment Options is working to bring one of its biggest projects in Issaquah to the…

SVSD voters support tax increase in early returns

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SVSD voters support tax increase in early returns

Snoqualmie Valley School District residents were rejecting two school funding issues in preliminary vote returns Tuesday evening, a…

Snoqualmie Ridge IGA announces store closure and remodel

Business

Snoqualmie Ridge IGA announces store closure and remodel

When word of a new Safeway being built on Snoqualmie Ridge began circulating, so did worries about that…

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Northwest

State legislators look to “ban the box”

The House of Representatives votes to end questioning criminal history on job applications.

Making sense of college funding: Mount Si grad helps WSU group translate financial aid site into Spanish

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Making sense of college funding: Mount Si grad helps WSU group translate financial aid site into Spanish

Mount Si graduate Carmen Krochel recently completed a large and much-requested project for Washington State University, to help…

Lawmaker pitches vocational scholarships at rural community colleges

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Lawmaker pitches vocational scholarships at rural community colleges

The bill would provide assistance for residents that make less than 70 percent of the state median income.

Students could utilize the proposed program to attend state colleges, including the University of Washington in Seattle. Photo by Punctured Bicycle/Wikimedia

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Proposed bill would provide free college tuition to some students

The Evergreen Free College Program being called for would benefit both middle-income and low-income students.