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A group of new teachers hired in 2013 pose in front of the Snoqualmie Valley School District Office. (File Photo)

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School board moves ahead with levy plans, finds funding for 40 teachers to expand programming, reduce class sizes

Two weeks ago, the Snoqualmie Valley School Board was considering the implications of the state’s updated education funding…

Miller’s Mercantile to close in Carnation at end of the year

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Miller’s Mercantile to close in Carnation at end of the year

Carnation’s historic mercantile, arts gallery and community gathering place, Miller’s Mercantile, will close its doors at the end…

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Most incumbents ahead in election results, except Snoqualmie Valley School Board and one Snoqualmie City Council seat

Snoqualmie’s contentious election season may result in very little change on the city council, but big changes on…

Encompass autumn gala breaks records; More than 300 guests help to raise nearly $500,000 for early childhood support

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Encompass autumn gala breaks records; More than 300 guests help to raise nearly $500,000 for early childhood support

On Saturday, Oct. 21, Encompass transported guests to a magical night in Paris at its annual autumn gala,…

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. (Photo courtesy King County)

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King County Could Ban Solitary Confinement for Youth in Detention

Last week, a lawsuit was filed over the practice; this week, King County scrambled to respond.

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Close races continue in second day of election returns; city incumbents lead while school board incumbents have mixed success

Local races dominated ballots in the Snoqualmie Valley this election cycle and in the second day of returns,…

Valley high school students take in depth look at local businesses

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Valley high school students take in depth look at local businesses

Students from Mount Si High School and Two Rivers School got a chance to tour two Snoqualmie businesses…

Mount Si students and Associated Student Body officers Adele Werner, left and Grace Lis, right, were assigned to plan the school’s annual Veterans Day assembly by ASB advisor Darren Brown, center. The assembly starts at 1:20 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9 in the high school gym, and is open to the public. (Carol Ladwig/Staff Photo)

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Community connection: Students take charge of Veterans’ Day assembly at Mount Si High School

This weekend, we honor the men and women who have served in our military, in times of peace…

Proposed weigh station move prompts North Bend town hall meeting Tuesday

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Proposed weigh station move prompts North Bend town hall meeting Tuesday

As part of the eagerly anticipated improvements to the S.R. 18 and Interstate 90 interchange outside of Snoqualmie,…

Carnation church completes centennial upgrades with stained glass windows

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Carnation church completes centennial upgrades with stained glass windows

Thanks to community donations for the church’s centennial celebration in 2014, the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Carnation…

Students in the Siber Defense Club crowd around a computer to discuss how to solve a problem during the 2016 Capture the Flag competition. (Courtesy Photo)

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Students in cybersecurity club embark on long weekend of national, international competition

The Siber Defense Club at Mount Si High School has a full weekend schedule ahead, hacking into computer…

Mayoral candidates talk affordable housing, business support, growth in Snoqualmie

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Mayoral candidates talk affordable housing, business support, growth in Snoqualmie

The two candidates for the position of Snoqualmie Mayor drew a standing-room-only crowd at the Snoqualmie Valley Chamber…

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School board considers re-upping full levy, despite $25 million increase in state funding

An extra $25 million for the Snoqualmie Valley School District in 2019 won’t be enough to keep the…