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The notable “ask me” signs that Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery fish docents carry were melted in the April 22 fire. Photo courtesy of Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

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Fire decimates volunteer office at Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

No fish or people were harmed in the April 22 fire.

Dash Point State Park. Washington State Parks photo

Northwest

WA Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to $45

The increase would take effect on Oct. 1, 2025.

Chase Jones and his attorney Brad Barshis reading Jones’ statement to the judge. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Man who killed four in Renton crash sentenced to over 17 years in prison

The prosecutor reported that Chase Jones was traveling at 112 mph when he crashed into the victims.

Tonya Guinn, co-founder of The Trail Youth Coffee Home, holds a coffee cup with one of the shop’s signature positive stickers on it April 11, 2025. Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

Life

Trail Youth Coffee Home co-founder stepping back from role

Tonya Guinn discusses the legacy she’s leaving at the North Bend youth nonprofit.

Tree-planting volunteers at the Snoqualmie Community Park Arbor Day celebration 2024. Photo courtesy of the city of Snoqualmie

Life

Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | April 25 edition

Help care for the planet this week with Earth and Arbor day events in the Valley.

The Duvall Fire station, April 8, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Voters approve benefit service charge for Duvall Fire

King County has released unofficial results from the April 22 election.

(Screenshot/Courtesy of King County)

Northwest

King County fingerprint ID levy is passing at the polls

Election results: The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

Photos courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office/Snoqualmie Police Department

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North Bend to decide between Snoqualmie and King County for police services

North Bend City Council discussed the two entities’ proposals at its last meeting.

Kentlake junior Kaylee Guiles finds a hole in against Kent-Meridian. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

WIAA sanctions girls flag football for high schools

Updates from assembly include transfer portal and rules for transgender athletes.

Bill Ramos.

News

Sen. Bill Ramos of WA District 5 dead at 69

King County Councilmember Sarah Perry announced her husband’s passing Saturday.

Volunteers at an Earth Day Event co-hosted by the Snoqualmie Tribe and Mount Si Green Team pose for a photo. Photo courtesy of the Snoqualmie Valley School District

Life

Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | April 18 edition

The Valley is celebrating Easter on April 20 and Earth Day on April 22.

Katherine Thompson, Snoqualmie Valley Assault Treatment Services program manager, stands for a photo at Snoqualmie Valley Health hospital, April 11, 2025. Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

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Snoqualmie Valley Health launches assault treatment program

The program’s manager has a long history of helping survivors.

An auction table at the 2018 Northwest Art Center steampunk-themed benefit auction. Photo courtesy of Northwest Art Center/Lake Joy Design

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Northwest Art Center to host first benefit auction since pre-pandemic

The nonprofit’s steampunk-themed event is April 26.