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Audit finds potential fraud in King County social services department

The department’s grant awards increased 95% in five years.

 

The new Hawks Peak sports bar at the Snoqualmie Casino’s hotel displays local sports memorabilia, Aug. 8, 2025.

Snoqualmie Casino cuts ribbon on long-awaited hotel | Photos

The hotel has a luxury spa, restaurants, gaming and more.

 

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Weeklong closure of SR 18 at I-90 begins July 17

After this, the diverging diamond interchange should officially be open.

 

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How to prepare for increased wildfire risk this summer

The Department of Natural Resources has tips on how to protect property.

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A rendering of the SR18 diverging diamond interchange upon completion. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation

SR18 closure at I-90 rescheduled to start May 29

Both directions of traffic will be closed around the clock until June 4.

A rendering of the SR18 diverging diamond interchange upon completion. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation
SnoValley Pride founder Gregory Jamiel holds up his “gay, proud and pissed” sign during Duvall’s Hands Off! protest April 5, 2025. Photo courtesy of Travis Wetherbee/Last Lite Photography

Hundreds attend Duvall ‘Hands Off!’ march in line with nationwide protests

‘I don’t want to just sit down and be quiet,’ said attendee Kelley Rush.

SnoValley Pride founder Gregory Jamiel holds up his “gay, proud and pissed” sign during Duvall’s Hands Off! protest April 5, 2025. Photo courtesy of Travis Wetherbee/Last Lite Photography
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff clean up Caspian tern carcasses during the bird flu outbreak on Rat Island in Jefferson County, 2023.

How to navigate the bird flu in Washington state

“This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff clean up Caspian tern carcasses during the bird flu outbreak on Rat Island in Jefferson County, 2023.
Road signage alerts visitors that the Denny Creek and Franklin Falls trailheads near Snoqualmie Pass are closed due to federal staffing shortages because of layoffs. COURTESY PHOTO, Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust

Snoqualmie Pass trailheads close due to Forest Service staffing cuts

Thousands of U.S. Forest Service employees were recently terminated

Road signage alerts visitors that the Denny Creek and Franklin Falls trailheads near Snoqualmie Pass are closed due to federal staffing shortages because of layoffs. COURTESY PHOTO, Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. on Jan. 14, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Small businesses brace for higher minimum wage in King County

New wage for unincorporated areas went into effect Jan. 1, but the rules are still being determined.

Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. on Jan. 14, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)
Members of the Costco Teamsters union rally outside Costco’s Issaquah headquarters, Jan. 23, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Costco union workers rally outside shareholder meeting

The Costco Teamsters say they will strike if an agreement isn’t reached by Jan. 31.

Members of the Costco Teamsters union rally outside Costco’s Issaquah headquarters, Jan. 23, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)