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A concept photo of the North Bend hotel. Provided by North Bend

Hotel could be in the works for North Bend

The plan was confirmed during a March 28 State of the Cities address.

 

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Snoqualmie River bridge will be closed May 10 to 14

A paving project along State Route 202 will begin with closures on the Snoqualmie River bridge from May 10 to May 14. The paving project… Continue reading

 

Governor Jay Inslee. Sound Publishing file photo

New laws will tax the rich, offer aid to low-income workers

Inslee signs bill creating capital gains tax; foes are challenging it in court as unconstitutional.

  • May 5, 2021

 

Mouth of the Raging River where it flows into the Snoqualmie River, just east of the Fall City Bridge, on the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. Photo by William Shaw

King County launches study on Snoqualmie River levee and more

King County will be conducting a study this year to identify levees across the county that could be at risk of breaching, including the South… Continue reading

Mouth of the Raging River where it flows into the Snoqualmie River, just east of the Fall City Bridge, on the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. Photo by William Shaw
Remi Frederick, a Village Green employee receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Jan. 26 in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing
Week of May 2

King County positive COVID cases are beginning to fall

The number of positive COVID-19 cases in King County is beginning to fall after a fourth wave began in March. As of May 4, there… Continue reading

Remi Frederick, a Village Green employee receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Jan. 26 in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing
Washington state case count since March 2020. WA Governor's Office

Pandemic pause: King County remains in Phase 3

No Washington state counties will be rolling back their phase under the state’s Roadmap to Recovery plan following an announcement on May 4 by Gov.… Continue reading

Washington state case count since March 2020. WA Governor's Office
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Washington gets mobile earthquake alerts

Washington state will have its own earthquake early warning system on May 4 when ShakeAlert goes live, which could give residents precious seconds to prepare… Continue reading

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Wolf population continues to make a comeback in Washington

The number of wolves in Washington state increased by 22%, marking the 12th year in a row the wolf population has grown, according to a… Continue reading

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Eastside Fire and Rescue A map showing Eastside Fire and Rescue district boundaries. District 10 is in yellow.

District 10 fire service benefit charge will be on Aug. 3 ballot

Voters in King County Fire Protection District 10 will be asked to renew a fire benefit charge in the Aug. 3 election. The benefit charge… Continue reading

Eastside Fire and Rescue A map showing Eastside Fire and Rescue district boundaries. District 10 is in yellow.
North Bend City Hall. Courtesy of northbendwa.gov

May 4 public hearing scheduled for North Bend water rate increases

North Bend will be holding a public hearing to receive input on a proposed water rate increase on May 4 during its city council meeting.… Continue reading

North Bend City Hall. Courtesy of northbendwa.gov
The state must reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 10% below 2017 levels by 2028. By 2035, emissions must be below 20% of 2017 levels. The clean fuels program is scheduled to begin by Jan 1, 2023, provided the Legislature passes a transportation-spending package by then. File photo

State lawmakers approve key climate and environmental legislation

Bills target clean fuel standards and carbon emissions.

The state must reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 10% below 2017 levels by 2028. By 2035, emissions must be below 20% of 2017 levels. The clean fuels program is scheduled to begin by Jan 1, 2023, provided the Legislature passes a transportation-spending package by then. File photo
Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Top 10 issues in Washington state’s 2021 legislative session

Democrats used their majorities to muscle through social, economic, environmental and tax policies.

  • Apr 28, 2021
Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
Snoqualmie Valley Transportation buses. Contributed by SVT

Snoqualmie Valley Transportation seeks new drivers

Snoqualmie Valley Transportation is looking for three bus drivers to help provide transportation services. Applicants only need a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record… Continue reading

  • Apr 28, 2021
Snoqualmie Valley Transportation buses. Contributed by SVT
Cars lined up at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital on March 26 as people awaited their first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as part of the hospital’s first mass vaccination event. Contributed by Snoqualmie Valley Hospital

COVID-19 update: Valley cases trend down

Cases of COVID-19 have been increasing across King County in recent weeks as health officials warn of a fourth wave in this long pandemic. As… Continue reading

Cars lined up at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital on March 26 as people awaited their first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as part of the hospital’s first mass vaccination event. Contributed by Snoqualmie Valley Hospital
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Governor gives tenants protections, reduces help for landlords

Landlord help is included in another bill, Inslee says; eviction moratorium to end June 30.

  • Apr 26, 2021
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Austin Gutwein

North Bend police officer recognized for life-saving actions

Seattle-King County Public Health recently recognized Snoqualmie/North Bend Police Department Officer Austin Gutwein for saving the life of a North Bend man in January 2021.… Continue reading

Austin Gutwein
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Bindlestick announces three shows this May

Live music is making a comeback in the Snoqualmie Valley after more than a year without regular events. The Bindlestick in Snoqualmie is hosting three… Continue reading

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Aaron Kunkler/staff photo Jim Curtis is a local veteran, veteran’s advocate and martial arts instructor who thinks EJ Roberts Park should be renamed. The park was named after Roberts when he died and donated the five acres of land on which it sits. Roberts also built the Silver Creek development in the 1940s with a covenant that excluded people of color from living there.

Should EJ Roberts park be renamed? This North Bend veteran thinks so

Roberts built the Silver Creek neighborhood, but excluded people of color from buying homes.

Aaron Kunkler/staff photo Jim Curtis is a local veteran, veteran’s advocate and martial arts instructor who thinks EJ Roberts Park should be renamed. The park was named after Roberts when he died and donated the five acres of land on which it sits. Roberts also built the Silver Creek development in the 1940s with a covenant that excluded people of color from living there.

Snoqualmie house fire causes $350,000 in damage

Snoqualmie firefighters responded to a residential fire in the 7500 block of Raven Avenue SE on Snoqualmie Ridge around 11 a.m. April 16. The house… Continue reading

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Discard old prescription drugs April 24 at North Bend City Hall

The Snoqualmie Police Department will be holding a prescription drug take back event on April 24 at North Bend City Hall. The event will run… Continue reading

  • Apr 18, 2021
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