King County Council on Nov. 17 passed a $12.59 billion biennial budget for 2021-2022, providing funding for anti-racist programs, transformation of the criminal legal system,… Continue reading
After new statewide restrictions on gatherings and businesses were announced on Nov. 15 in an attempt to curb rapidly rising coronavirus infections, elected officials met… Continue reading
They want to try to scaling back on occupancy before forcing an end to inside service.
Bibliophiles are in luck as the popular Valley Reads series returns this December with another installment featuring a local author. Friends of the North Bend… Continue reading
In a lawsuit, the state accuses the prolific initiative promoter of getting kickbacks.
After new public health guidelines were announced for Washington state on Sunday, leaders in the valley and economists are expecting more unemployment claims and further… Continue reading
Amid soaring new coronavirus cases and an overburdened health care system, the state’s clamping down.
Among them, reportedly, will be a ban on indoor service at restaurants and retail limitations.
Losses in revenue from the coronavirus and other sources has led the city to dip into its rainy day fund.
North Bend held three public hearings on Nov. 3 regarding adjusting next year’s property tax levy, the proposed 2021-22 biennial budget and amending school impact… Continue reading
Volunteers plant North Bend trees On Nov. 6, volunteers came together at North Bend City Hall, celebrating Arbor Day by planting 40 native conifer trees.… Continue reading
Cases are soaring across the state and could overlap with the flu.
In King County, voters overwhelmingly chose former Vice President Joe Biden (D) over President Donald Trump (R) in this year’s presidential election. Biden and his… Continue reading
Honoring local veterans
Snoqualmie valley resident Luke Vilsmeyer retired from the Army and Green Berets after 21 years.
With preschool resuming in the Snoqualmie Valley School District, parents are wondering what’s next for students after the district decided to begin the school year… Continue reading
King County has opened its Flood Warning Center for the second time after two days of heavy rain.
Election 2020
Statewide office roundup: Schools chief Reykdal in close contest; Secretary of State Wyman fends off challenge.
Election 2020
It will decide whether Senate Bill 5395 will be enacted into law.
Election 2020
King County voters are saying yes to upgrades at Harborview Medical Center. Prop. 1 would authorize King County to issue up to $1.74 billion in… Continue reading
8th Congressional District House Seat Kim Schrier (D) - 60.87% Jesse Jensen (R) - 39.02% 5th Congressional District Senate Seat Mark Mullet (D) - 48.38%… Continue reading
