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The lot of Fall City II, a 13 house subdivision being permitted along 332nd Avenue Southeast near Fall City Elementary. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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Fall City aims to preserve ‘rural character’ amid unprecedented housing growth

At least 121 homes are expected to be built in Fall City over the next few years.

File photo: A sign at a Cal Anderson Park reproductive rights protest on May 14, 2022, in Seattle.

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Legislation seeks to strenghten Washington’s abortion laws

OLYMPIA — A day after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June, Democratic Gov. Jay…

The Mount Si Girls basketball team celebrate after victory over Lake Stevens on Feb. 16 sends them to the state tournament. It will be their first appearance at state in nearly 30 years. Photo courtesy of Calder Productions.

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Mount Si Girls, Boys basketball advance to state tournament

Boys continue string of state appearances, girls make tournament for first time in 26 years

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This is a 2021 screenshot that shows the pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Interstate 5 in King County.

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House committee steers vehicle pursuit bill forward

Revisions will make it easier for police officers to engage in a chase. Changes would expire in 2025…

Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson rewards a lion dancer with a traditional red envelope during a celebration of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Photo by Ryan Berry / The Herald

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Lunar New Year proposed as Washington’s next state holiday

A bill to make it a legal holiday awaits a key vote. Some Asian American constituents were opposed,…

Dan Schlotfeldt stands with the Snoqualmie Valley School District Board of Directors. From left: Carolyn Simpson, Gary Fancher, Schlotfeldt, Melissa Johnson, Geoff Doy, Ram Dutt Vedullapalli. Courtesy photo.

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School board names Schlotfeldt as permanent superintendent

Schlotfeldt had been serving as superintendent in an interim role since September

CNA Nina Prigodich, right, goes through restorative exercises with long term care patient Betty Long, 86, at View Ridge Care Center on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Nursing homes face staffing crunch amid the rising need for beds

A bill in Olympia would increase Medicaid rates, wages to bolster skilled nursing facilities.

King County Councilmember Sarah Perry speaks at town hall in Snoqualmie on Feb. 9. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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Perry talks behavioral health, economic resiliency, environmental issues in town hall

King County Councilmember Sarah Perry hosted a town hall in Snoqualmie at the YMCA Thursday.

Snoqualmie City Council. From left: Ethan Benson, Rob Wotton, Bryan Holloway, James Mayhew, Mayor Katherine Ross, Matt Laase, Cara Christensen, Jolyon Johnson. (Courtesy of City of Snoqualmie)

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Snoqualmie City Council sets timeline for filling vacancy, sends seat to early election

On Monday, the council approved a timeline to fill the vacancy left by Councilmember Matt Laase.

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Washington’s healthcare workforce facing widespread burnout, poll finds

Healthcare unions urge the state Legislature to pass safe staffing standards to prevent mass workforce exodus.

Freshman Zada White goes for a lay-up in the Wildcats win over Glacier Peak on Feb. 10. Photo Courtesy of Calder Productions.

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Survive and advance: MSHS boys, girls hoops on to semi-finals

Wildcats girls and boys basketball teams will play next on Feb. 14

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision

OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession.