Local Thomas fan, Otto L., greets his hero as the tank engine arrives in North Bend prior to the July events at the Northwest Railway Museum. Northwest Railway Museum / courtesy photo

Life

Thomas the Train tour returning to the Valley

Events planned for several dates in July.

North Bend City Council. Courtesy photo

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North Bend changes public records policies

City council approves updates due to increased number of requests.

Congresswoman Kim Schrier with volunteers part of the Issaquah, Sammamish, and Snoqualmie Moms Demand Action group. From left: Ashlee McDonald, Jess Smolinsky, Representative Kim Schrier, Mary Newcomer Williams, Rachel Harris, Erin Sloan, Mary Harris. Photo courtesy of Moms Demand Action

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Eastside cities voice their support for gun violence prevention efforts

Issaquah, Sammamish and Snoqualmie mayors make official proclamations.

Courtesy photo                                King County Library System executive director Lisa Rosenblum participates in a library Story Time event.

Life

Summertime opportunities to read, learn and grow

A monthly column about King County libraries.

On July 4, 2017, residents of homes across from Community Park set off some fireworks before the main, city sanctioned, event. (Evan Pappas/Staff Photo)

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Snoqualmie council approves fireworks stand permit

City council discussion includes concerns over safety.

Rates, inventory bring opportunities for buyers

Business

Rates, inventory bring opportunities for buyers

A monthly real estate snap shot by John L. Scott Real Estate.

Two Rivers School graduated 20 students on June 5 at the Si View Community Center. Photo courtesy of SVSD

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TRS graduates 20 seniors

Two Rivers School graduated 20 students on June 5 at the Si View Community Center.

Snoqualmie Valley School District’s Transition Learning Center (TLC) graduated four students: Axel Smith, Nicole Yancey, Silas Palmisano and Jon Isitt. Photo courtesy of SVSD

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SVSD’s Transition Learning Center graduates four seniors

The TLC ceremony was held on June 6 at Meadowbrook Interpretive Center.

This year, 415 seniors in the Class of 2019 earned Mount Si High School diplomas. The school’s 75th graduation ceremony was held Friday, June 7, at the Kent ShoWare Arena. Read highlights from the Class of 2019 online at valleyrecord.com.

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MSHS graduates 415 seniors

The school’s 75th graduation ceremony was held Friday, June 7, at the Kent ShoWare Arena.

Photo Provided by Naomi Parkman Sansome Facebook Page

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Buckle up for another (likely) smoky summer

Wildfires in WA will likely roar back this year and continue into the future.

News

30Bellevue offically opened for low-income individuals and families

The project was created through a partnership between Imagine Housing and St. Luke’s Lutheran Church.

What’s next for Washington’s 2045 green energy goal?

Northwest

What’s next for Washington’s 2045 green energy goal?

The Legislature set the goal, but how does the state actually get there?

Photo courtesy of Nick Wold/Mercer Island High School                                Students from Mercer Island High School’s Margins program met with various nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles, including Watts Towers, where they speak with a representative about the organization’s sustainable garden.

Opinion

Closing the margins | Windows and Mirrors

How a program at Mercer Island High School is helping students affect social change.