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State lawmakers hear a proposal to outlaw sexual orientation conversion therapy

The bill’s sponsor says that it includes religious protections and does not discourage families from seeking non-medical therapy.

Courtesy of King County

Northwest

Legislators consider expanding voting rights

One bill would allow more local control over elections. Another would extend voter registration.

New bill could put Washington salmon farms in jeopardy

Northwest

New bill could put Washington salmon farms in jeopardy

The bill is at least partially in response to an August incident in which 30,000 Atlantic salmon escaped.

Lawmaker unveils ambitious plan to protect Salish Sea

Northwest

Lawmaker unveils ambitious plan to protect Salish Sea

The bill would aim to restore salmon while cutting down on toxins and noise pollution.

For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms

Opinion

For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms

If legislators don’t act on the governor’s legislation, a plan could land on the November ballot.

Bob Summers, former Tolt H.S. track coach, to be named to state hall of fame

Life

Bob Summers, former Tolt H.S. track coach, to be named to state hall of fame

A part of Carnation history will be recognized this month when Bob Summers, former track and field coach…

The view of Mount Si from the Dahlgren property today will be affected by a proposed multifamily housing development, but maybe not as badly as opponents of the project fear it will. According to city projections, the planned landscaping, wide setbacks and a two-story limit on buildings closest to North Bend Way will minimize the visual impact of the project, which could break ground later this year. (Courtesy Photo)

News

Multi-family housing project on Dahlgren property progresses over Friends group’s objections

No one is saying that building high-density apartments on almost 18 acres of land between the Snoqualmie River…

Lt. Gov. Cyrus Hibib addresses a crowd at the East King County Chambers of Commerce Legislative Coalition breakfast on Thursday. Raechel Dawson/staff photo

News

Fully funding education, passing capital budget top focus this legislative session

Eastside legislators met to discuss issues at annual breakfast

Finished Opstad mural invites students to engage and explore their world

Life

Finished Opstad mural invites students to engage and explore their world

After many months of work, a mural for Opstad Elementary School’s gym is complete and installed, thanks to…

Roll credits: North Bend Theatre to start new chapter in 77-year history

Life

Roll credits: North Bend Theatre to start new chapter in 77-year history

Whenever there’s an event in downtown North Bend, there’s some element of it happening at the North Bend…

People power: Citizens took the initiative in historic 2017, fighting development running for office

News

People power: Citizens took the initiative in historic 2017, fighting development running for office

As an eventful 2017 draws to a close, we looked back over a landmark year of citizens taking…

New Sigillo Cellars building proposed for vacant King Street Lot

Business

New Sigillo Cellars building proposed for vacant King Street Lot

Future development of the King Street lot, located on King Street and Railroad Avenue in downtown Snoqualmie, may…

First place in the 2017 Snoqualmie Holiday Lights Contest was the Tarlton home, on Silva Avenue in historic downtown Snoqualmie. (Courtesy Photo)

Life

Snoqualmie names 2017 winners of holiday lights contest

The city of Snoqualmie has announced the winners of the Parks Department’s annual holiday lighting contest.