Snoqualmie council considers dedicated westbound on-ramp from Parkway to I-90

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Snoqualmie council considers dedicated westbound on-ramp from Parkway to I-90

The council discussed a $1.2 million proposal for an on-ramp from the Snoqualmie Parkway to I-90.

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Snoqualmie Council delays funding of visitor information center to discuss tourism plan

Council delayed the approval of visitor center funding until a long-term tourism plan is disucssed.

Local salmon face dire future amid effects of climate change

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Local salmon face dire future amid effects of climate change

At least two local salmon species in the Puget Sound region may be near the end of their…

Police respond to illegal gasoline dumping in Snoqualmie

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Police respond to illegal gasoline dumping in Snoqualmie

Storm drains are now clean, after use of vacuum trucks.

‘Defense Ninjas’ instructor Fauzia Lala and COO Kate Warady demonstrate how to break a wrist grab in a workout room at Redmond’s DaVinci Academy on Jan. 15. Katie Metzger/staff photo

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Women become ninjas in local self defense classes

Instructor Fauzia Lala aims to empower, educate women to protect themselves.

Staff Sgt. Katie Schmid is unsure how President Trump’s transgender military ban will affect her. Photo courtesy of Katie Schmid

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Impact of transgender military ban unknown for local personnel

A week after the Supreme Court ruling, active-duty service members remain uncertain about their future.

Young boy carries a sign that reads, “Boys will be good humans.” Stephanie Quiroz/staff photo.

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Thousands march in third annual Seattle Women’s March

Marchers include residents from the Eastside

Sen. Patty Kuderer discusses her 2019 plan to work on housing sustainability and affordability at the East King County Chamber Coalition Legislative Breakfast. From left: Rep. Mark Harmsworth, Sen. Patty Kuderer, Sen. Manka Dhingra. Evan Pappas/Staff Photo

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Eastside Legislators and Mayors disucuss priorities for 2019

The East King County Chamber Coalition hosted a panel on housing and transportation on Jan. 8.

King County Council approves fossil fuel moratorium

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King County Council approves fossil fuel moratorium

Six-month moratorium on new fossil fuel infrastructure was narrowly approved

Measles outbreak puts Washington under State of Emergency

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Measles outbreak puts Washington under State of Emergency

Thirty-five cases have been confirmed statewide.

Opstad Elementary School’s principal Ryan Hill and math teacher Ryan Vidos practice using tourniquets as part of the Stop the Bleed’s training. Madison Miller/staff photo.

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SFD partners with SVSD to ‘stop the bleed’

SVSD first in state for Stop the Bleed.

State Capitol News: Lawmaker pitches target-shooting areas on state-managed lands

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State Capitol News: Lawmaker pitches target-shooting areas on state-managed lands

Bill intended to enhance the safety of hikers, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts.

Freight or fire: King County’s trash problem

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Freight or fire: King County’s trash problem

Should we ship away waste or build an incinerator?