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Screenshot of video obtained by Redmond police shows Richard Sherman trying to break into the Redmond home of his in-laws.

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Former Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman charged with five misdemeanors in King County

Charges were filed following an incident at home of Sherman’s in-laws in Redmond.

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Snoqualmie City Hall will re-open to the public

Snoqualmie City Hall, which was temporarily closed in accordance with Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan along with…

Cars lined up at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital on March 26 as people awaited their first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as part of the hospital’s first mass vaccination event. Contributed by Snoqualmie Valley Hospital

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New survey provides info on vaccine hesitancy in the Valley

New data on vaccine hesitancy collected between June 24 and July 1 shows that the Snoqualmie Valley has…

During 2015, post-flood inspections found damage to two sections of an existing river revetment along the Snoqualmie River at the corner of SE River Street and Park Avenue SE in downtown Snoqualmie. Courtesy of the City of Snoqualmie

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Snoqualmie repairs, road closures scheduled to begin in July

The city of Snoqualmie and King County Flood Control District will be repairing an existing revetment (retaining wall)…

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Report outlines 2020 crime trends across Washington state

A new report outlines crime trends in Washington state during 2020, showing a decrease in many categories of…

Snoqualmie City Hall. Photo courtesy of the city of Snoqualmie

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Snoqualmie voters will decide on new sales tax in Nov. election

At its July 12 meeting, the Snoqualmie City Council approved placing a new sales tax on this year’s…

The Monroe Correctional Complex on Friday, June 4, 2021 in Monroe, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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With fewer inmates, state prepares to close prison units

In Monroe, two minimum security units will shut down soon, followed by the Washington State Reformatory.

Jonathan Boysen, a North Bend resident, is a quarterfinalist for the Grammy Museum’s 2020 Music Educator Award. Photo courtesy of Eastside Catholic High School.

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North Bend teacher is 2020 Music Educator Award quarterfinalist

For Jonathan Boysen, director of bands at Eastside Catholic High School, music has been a lifelong pursuit.

A crowd listens to Angela Donaldson, president of the Fall City Community Association, give a speech about the new grant program, outside Aroma Coffee in Fall City.

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Small business grant program unveiled in Fall City

A new COVID-19 relief initiative, targeting small businesses in unincorporated King County, was announced Wednesday.

“What we’re doing is providing a meeting point for the service and the people they serve,” said N. Scott Stewart, municipal court judge for Snoqualmie. “Rather than do the traditional conviction, we look at the resources folks need and make those resources accessible.” (File photo)

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Snoqualmie introduces new program to reduce recidivism

A new approach to criminal sentencing hopes to reduce incarceration and recidivism rates for nonviolent offenders in Snoqualmie.

Garbage at the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill in Maple Valley. FILE PHOTO

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King County Councilmember proposes waste-to-energy alternative to Cedar Hills Landfill

Reagan Dunn proposed a long-term pathway to transition before the landfill reaches capacity in 2040.

A hazy view of Mt. Si from North Bend. File photo

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News from around North Bend: Ballot measure, burning moratorium, condo project

CITY SEEKS NORTH BEND CITIZENS FOR INPUT ON BALLOT MEASURE

Ubax Gardheere, 2021 candidate for the 9th District seat of the Metropolitan King County Council, poses for a photo at Cedar River Park in Renton. Photo by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing

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King County Council candidate responds to criticism over 2010 arrest for school bus threats

Ubax Gardheere is running in District 9.