A group of volunteers from Raise the Wage Renton, shown gathering signatures in 2023. Renton residents approved a higher minimum wage for the city in a Feb. 2024 special election. (Photo courtesy of Raise the Wage Renton)

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Minimum wage is going up in Washington

Cities can set minimum wages higher than the state. Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, Bellingham and Burien all will…

(Photo courtesy of the city of Carnation)

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In Carnation, they know the drill

Students participate in evacuation drill.

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Northwest

Fewer Washington residents have delinquent debt than national average

About 14% of Washington residents carry delinquent debt, lower than the national average of 22%, according to a…

Photos courtesy of the city of North Bend
Snoqualmie Police Chief Brian Lynch speaks with community members at a Sept. 17 “Chat with the Chief” event at Arete Coffee Bar in North Bend.

Life

Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | Sept. 27 edition

Join Carnation Farms and several local vendors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 28 to celebrate the…

The white, four-door BMW sedan driven by the suspects. (Photos courtesy of the Snoqualmie Police Department)

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Police release photos of North Bend burglary, car prowl suspects

The Snoqualmie Police Department is asking the public to help identify the two males.

Campaign manager of Flavors Hook Kids WA Andrew Estep bought this strawberry blowpop flavored vape that includes a built-in video game online. He said there was no age or ID check on delivery, although tobacco products are illegal for those under the age of 21 in Washington state. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

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New coalition targets vape use in Washington

“If this is not something directly targeted to children, I don’t know what is.”

Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler, left, and Democrat Dave Upthegrove, right, are competing in the 2024 Washington state lands commissioner race. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)

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WA lands commissioner debate: Herrera Beutler and Upthegrove square off

The candidates disagreed on land management and timber strategies as they compete for the job of running the…

The North Bend Library celebrated its 30th anniversary on Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with cake, cherry pie and coffee from Trail Youth Coffee. Tinkham Road, 425 Magazine’s “favorite local band,” also performed at the event. (Photo courtesy of the North Bend Library)

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North Bend Library celebrates 30th anniversary

See photos from the celebration.

My first Marble Queen Pothos, named Frida. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

Plants are the new pets: Bringing some lively green to your living space

For people who may be new to house plants or those who want a way to help spruce…

Stanford Le. (Courtesy photo)

Business

Snoqualmie Casino CEO resigns

Stanford Le is leaving his post on good terms for an employment opportunity in Australia.

(Photo courtesy of the Snoqualmie Police Department)

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Snoqualmie soccer coach arrested over alleged communication with minor

Detectives believe there could be more victims in the ongoing investigation.

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Life

Fall City’s Baxter Barn brims with history and animals

Looking for a quiet, adventurous and enjoyable place to relax for a few hours? There is a special…

Southbound I-405 through Renton will be closed late Friday evening to early Monday morning. Courtesy of WSDOT.

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Southbound I-405 in Renton closed for the weekend

For the second weekend in a row, expect delays and detours when traveling around Renton.