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King County issues Stage 2 burn ban in light of high temps | Local Services

All outdoor fires (fire bits and campfires) are prohibited; barbecues and grills are still allowed to be used.

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The Fall City Totem Pole is removed early Aug. 14.

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Fall City’s totem pole finds a new permanent home

The iconic and controversial structure was erected in 1934.

Families splash and play in the water at at Federal Way’s Town Square Park to cool off from a previous heatwave in the region. (File photo)

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Hottest temps of the year hit WA this week

Call 2-1-1 to find free, local cooling centers in your area

Valley Shuttle.

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Snoqualmie Valley Transportation restores some routes to pre-pandemic levels

The Cedar Falls Loop will return, as will runs of the Valley Shuttle.

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Man with brain injury harasses neighbors with few consequences | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, Jonathan Arnold has allegedly harassed and sexually assaulted women in his Enumclaw neighborhood for more…

Gardiner Vinnedge. Courtesy photo.

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Valley civic leader and historian Gardiner Vinnedge dies at 72

Vinnedge, a teacher, is remembered for his work preserving Valley history and articulate storytelling

Snoqualmie Police Chief Perry Phipps. File photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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Documents reveal Snoqualmie Police Chief Phipps resigned at request of mayor

Police Chief Perry Phipps, who resigned in July, did so at request of Mayor Katherine Ross.

Current home for cricket in Marymoor Park, with the green cricket pitch in the center, is labeled “Marymoor Cricket Community Park Stadium” and is located near the soccer fields. (Courtesy of Google Maps).

Sports

Microsoft CEO announces cricket stadium coming to Seattle area

Seattle Orcas co-owner discussed plans during Major League Cricket championship match.

Tom Armour, left, poses for a photo in Ukraine. (Photo courtesy of Tom Armour)

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Snoqualmie resident helps Ukraine families rebuild during war

Snoqualmie resident Tom Armour is making a second trip to Ukraine to build temporary homes.

Mary Miller. Courtesy photo.

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City Councilmember Miller announces bid for mayor

Mary Miller has announces her candidacy for mayor. She will challenge incumbent Rob McFarland.

Austin Jenckes. (Courtesy photo)

Life

Valley still holds a special place in the heart of musician Austin Jenckes

He plays at the Festival at Mt. Si at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13.

First-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba is ready to go at Lumen Field. (Photos by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing)

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Seahawks host mock game at Lumen Field | Preseason football 2023

“It’s great to get back in front of our fans in front of Lumen,” said QB Geno Smith.

Bryan Neyers worked at Glacier Park Elementary School (pictured here) for several years as a paraeducator, supervising kids at recess and in child care programs. Despite co-workers approaching school and district administrators about Neyers’ close relationships with students, Neyers continued working with kids. He now awaits trial on Sept. 5 on charges of molesting and raping young boys in his care. (Photo by Scott Eklund/Red Box Pictures)

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Tahoma School District ignored repeated warnings of ‘grooming-like behavior’

State education officials say case highlights need for more oversight of paraeducators.