Firefighters from four agencies extinguished a brush fire Wednesday evening, Aug. 16 in the 3300 block of South 260th Street on the West Hill in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Firefighters extinguish brush fire on West Hill in Kent

Fire broke out Tuesday evening, Aug. 16; four fire departments responded

The Phoenix Court Apartments in Kent at 23913 111th Pl. SE. COURTESY PHOTO, Phoenix Court Apartments

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City of Kent files public nuisance suit against Phoenix Court Apartments

Seeks injunction in efforts to improve safety at crime-ridden complex

(Courtesy photo) 
The Kiln Building.

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Old Preston Mill building awarded King County Landmark status

The Kiln Building at Preston Mill Park was named a King County Landmark in June.

Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record
The Mount Si High School dance team performs on Railroad Avenue during Snoqualmie Days.

Life

Snoqualmie Days returns Aug. 18-19 | Community Calendar

Aug. 18 &19

Last year’s Pancake Breakfast. (Courtesy photo)

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Local fundraisers give back to the Valley

Pancake Breakfast and charity golf.

File photo

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King County issues Stage 2 burn ban in light of high temps | Local Services

All outdoor fires (fire bits and campfires) are prohibited; barbecues and grills are still allowed to be used.

Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record
The Fall City Totem Pole is removed early Aug. 14.

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Fall City’s totem pole finds a new permanent home

The iconic and controversial structure was erected in 1934.

Families splash and play in the water at at Federal Way’s Town Square Park to cool off from a previous heatwave in the region. (File photo)

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Hottest temps of the year hit WA this week

Call 2-1-1 to find free, local cooling centers in your area

Valley Shuttle.

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Snoqualmie Valley Transportation restores some routes to pre-pandemic levels

The Cedar Falls Loop will return, as will runs of the Valley Shuttle.

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Man with brain injury harasses neighbors with few consequences | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, Jonathan Arnold has allegedly harassed and sexually assaulted women in his Enumclaw neighborhood for more…

Gardiner Vinnedge. Courtesy photo.

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Valley civic leader and historian Gardiner Vinnedge dies at 72

Vinnedge, a teacher, is remembered for his work preserving Valley history and articulate storytelling

Snoqualmie Police Chief Perry Phipps. File photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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Documents reveal Snoqualmie Police Chief Phipps resigned at request of mayor

Police Chief Perry Phipps, who resigned in July, did so at request of Mayor Katherine Ross.

Current home for cricket in Marymoor Park, with the green cricket pitch in the center, is labeled “Marymoor Cricket Community Park Stadium” and is located near the soccer fields. (Courtesy of Google Maps).

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Microsoft CEO announces cricket stadium coming to Seattle area

Seattle Orcas co-owner discussed plans during Major League Cricket championship match.