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Snoqualmie Chief Andy De Los Angeles died on January 21, 2021. He is remembered as a beloved Indigenous civil rights leader who dedicated more than 50 years of his life to fighting for the rights of all Tribal Nations. Photo courtesy of the Snoqualmie Tribe

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Remembering Snoqualmie Chief Andres “Andy” Juan de los Angeles

He is remembered as an Indigenous civil rights leader who worked tirelessly for Tribal Nations.

West Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. Photo courtesy of Washington Department of Ecology.

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EPA loans King County $96.8 million to prevent untreated water from spilling into Puget Sound

Loan comes a week after an over 10 million gallon overflow into the Puget Sound and Lake Washington.

Chief Andy De Los Angeles. Courtesy photo

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Chief Andy De Los Angeles of the Snoqualmie Tribe has died

Chief Andy De Los Angeles of the Snoqualmie Tribe has died today.

National Guard troops, pictured Jan. 11 at the state Capitol in Olympia, have been on standby in case of violent protests. (Photo by Roger Harnack, Cheney Free Press)

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At the state Capitol, a quiet day amid heightened security

There were no protests or arrests as troopers patrolled and the National Guard assumed a lower profile.

West Point Treatment Plant in Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County

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Power outages cause massive wastewater spill into Puget Sound, Lake Washington

King County estimates millions gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed into surrounding waters.

Photo courtesy of the Northwest Railway Museum

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Northwest Railway Museum: Train rides and shed update

The Northwest Railway Museum is happy to announce that winter train rides will be offered for the first…

June 2018 algae bloom. Photo courtesy of Department of Ecology

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Human-caused ‘dead zones’ threaten health of Puget Sound

Wastewater treatment plants account for about 70% of the excess nutrients.

Robert Allen, 61, had never been homeless in his life before 2019, when he lost his housing. The chef has been trying to get back on his feet, and hopes to open a nonprofit and make hot sauce. File photo

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King County implements 0.01% sales tax to raise money for housing the homeless

Officials plan to buy hotels, motels and nursing homes for conversion into permanent housing.

A landslide in December 2019 created a crack in this Fall City road, allowing for a one lane entry and exit. Courtesy of King County Road Services

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Landslide risk in the Snoqualmie Valley

Rains have pelted King County in recent weeks, saturating the soil and increasing the risk of landslides in…

Local restaurants have had to adapt to new rules during the COVID pandemic. Pictured: JP’s Tavern in Federal Way’s turkey club sandwich with a side of tater tots. File photo

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State lawmakers propose bill to fast-track the governor’s reopening plan

Bill’s sponsors want to give legislature control over COVID-19 restrictions.

Tolt Reservoir and Morning Glory Spillway. From Seattle.gov

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Tolt Dam fails another weekly test following windstorm

Seattle Public Utilities will be presenting to the Carnation City Council on Jan. 19.

Superintendent Robert Manahan. File photo

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SVSD superintendent Manahan will retire at end of school year

A statement from Manahan cited medical issues.

North Bend City Council. Courtesy photo

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Public works contract approved by North Bend City Council

The North Bend City Council’s first meeting of the year was marked by new committee appointments, approval of…