North Bend Public Works out in the field. Photo courtesy of the city of North Bend

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The unseen, critical work of Valley public works crews

Public works kept Valley cities running during December’s flood event.

The Goddard School of Snoqualmie recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Photo courtesy of The Goddard School of Snoqualmie

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Snoqualmie Valley community calendar | Feb. 13 edition

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these festivities in the Valley.

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, surrounded by community members, announces an executive order to protect immigrants at a press conference Feb. 12, 2026. Photo courtesy of King County Office of the Executive

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King County executive signs order to better protect immigrants

Girmay Zahilay’s first executive order goes into effect immediately.

A compilation of screenshots taken from investigations conducted by Washington’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in recent years related to K-12 teachers found to have engaged in sexual misconduct against minors. (InvestigateWest)

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WA teacher sexual misconduct cases shielded from public

An InvestigateWest analysis of the state’s educator misconduct database shows gaps allowing teachers to escape scrutiny.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald waves and holds the Lombardi Trophy during the parade. Photos by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Championship state of mind: Seahawks take to the streets in Super Bowl parade | Photos

According to city officials, up to 1 million fans flooded downtown Seattle.

Photo by the CDC.

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Measles in Washington state: What you need to know

At least 23 cases reported so far in 2026.

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Early election results: Snoqualmie Valley school levies are both passing

Both levies in the Snoqualmie Valley School District as well as both levies in the Riverview School District…

Residents participate in an anti-ICE protest in North Bend, Jan. 10, 2026. Photo courtesy of Snoqualmie Valley Indivisible

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Valley cities and residents make statements about ICE

Discussions of immigration have made their way to recent city council meetings.

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As pennies disappear, WA seeks solution that makes sense

When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal…

Donald “Slick” Watts played five seasons in Seattle in the 1970s. (Courtesy of Everett Herald)

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Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner

With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Feb. 5 with the league’s commissioner…

A ballot drop box in Duvall. Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

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Snoqualmie Valley community calendar | Feb. 6 edition

School levies will be on the ballot in the Feb. 10 election.

Dave Eiffert. Courtesy photo

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Snoqualmie man takes search for kidney donor public

Dave Eiffert is hoping to find a donor for him and nine others.

Sen. Claire Wilson (D-District 30) at the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education working session on Jan. 15. Screenshot/TVW

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Here’s how child care oversight works in WA

How does oversight of child care spending actually work in Washington state?