Business
‘It’s been a wonderful career with no regrets,’ says Les Schwab manager
Kevin Schallhorn retires after 30 years in North Bend.
Business
Kirkland-based company sues to challenge ‘tribal gaming monopoly’ in Washington
Company called the state’s policy an “erroneous application of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.”
News
Washington Democrats introduce bills clarifying police reforms
One deals with mental health response and the other deals with less-lethal weapons.
News
Postal workers concerned about USPS consolidation, impact on region’s mail delivery
Cities affected would be Mercer Island, Bellevue, Issaquah, North Bend, Snoqualmie, Snoqualmie Pass, Carnation, Duvall, Fall City, Mill…
Northwest
King County health expert is ‘mind-boggled’ by spread of Omicron variant
Omicron wave could peak by mid-January, according to predictions.
Sports
Girls basketball: Mt. Si beats Issaquah in conference action
Mount Si High School beat Issaquah 68-59 at home Jan. 5 in girls basketball action, according to MaxPreps.com.
News
Leesa Manion, chief of staff for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, to run for county prosecutor
Announcement comes the same day that Dan Satterberg announced he would not run for re-election.
News
King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg not seeking re-election
After 15 years as county prosecuting attorney, Satterberg announced he will retire Dec. 31, 2022.
News
Snoqualmie thrift store raises money for clean water, nonprofits
‘We’re just trying to do some good in the world.’
News
Health care leaders declare statewide crisis, request action
The letter written to Gov. Inslee requests deployment of National Guard.
Northwest
Far too little fraud to make a difference in election, AP finds
This story has been republished with permission from the Associated Press.
News
Flood, avalanche warning in effect near Snoqualmie Valley this weekend
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the Snoqualmie Valley through Saturday afternoon (Jan. 8),…
News
Valley sees rise in COVID cases with omicron, holiday weekend
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Snoqualmie/North Bend/Skykomish Health Reporting Area broke a single-day record on…