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Rep. Bill Ramos announces campaign for State Senate

Rep. Bill Ramos, D-Issaquah, has announced that he will run for State Senate in 2024

Mark Mullet. Courtesy Photo.

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Washington State Sen. Mark Mullet to run for governor

State Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) represents the 5th District, including Snoqualmie and North Bend

Stephanie Norton-Bredl. Courtesy photo.

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Issaquah Food Bank announces new executive director

New leader Stephanie Norton-Bredl previously headed the Sammamish and Snoqualmie YMCA.

Candidates for Washington's 5th Legislative District. Top Rep. Bill Ramos (l) and Ken Moninski; Bottom: Chad Magendanz (l) and Rep. Lisa Callan. Courtesy photos.

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Incumbents lead in 5th District, 12th District | Election results

Bill Ramos, Lisa Callan and Mike Steele lead challengers in race for re-election.

Candidates for Washington’s 5th Legislative District. Top Rep. Bill Ramos (l) and Ken Moninski; Bottom: Chad Magendanz (l) and Rep. Lisa Callan. Courtesy photos.

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Incumbents pull ahead in 5th Legislative District

Democrat Reps. Bill Ramos and Lisa Callan lead Republican challengers in race for re-election.

Kim Schrier (D) and Matt Larkin (R). Courtesy photos

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Schrier leads Larkin in race for 8th Congressional District

Election 2022

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Candidates for the two 5th Legislative District positions. Top row: Bill Ramos (left) and Ken Moninski. Bottom: Chad Magendanz (left) and Lisa Callan.

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Candidates for 5th Legislative District talk priorities at recent forum

General election is Nov. 8. District includes Snoqualmie, parts of Fall City and a sliver of North Bend.

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Snoqualmie Tribal Chairman Robert de los Angeles speaks at the I90/SR18 interchange ceremony.

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Valley leaders celebrate start of SR 18/I-90 interchange construction

Work on the infamous interchange is expected to begin in November and alleviate congestion

Carnation Cow, by Monica Jolley

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King County’s small farmers need livestock processing options

Carnation Farms’ processing plant was a critical resource for many small livestock producers.

Legislative District 5 candidates on the ballot in the 2022 primaries. From upper left: Ken Moninski, Austin Bryant, incumbent Rep. Bill Ramos, Chad Magendanz, Landon Halverson, and incumbent Rep. Lisa Callan.

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5th District primary election results: Democrats Ramos, Callan lead

Incumbents Bill Ramos and Lisa Callan lead Republican challengers in primary election results.

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Fireworks ban takes effect this year in unincorporated King County

The new law does not extend to cities, which each have their own regulations around fireworks.

The Sammamish Valley is home to a collection of farms, wineries and tasting rooms. File photo
The Sammamish Valley is home to a collection of farms, wineries and tasting rooms. File photo

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King County continues to grapple with alcohol rules in rural areas

Much of the debate surrounds wineries, breweries and distilleries operating as retail businesses.

Federal, state and local leaders talk about State Route 18 at a roundtable discussion March 23 at Snoqualmie City Hall. From left: Snoqualmie Mayor Katherine Ross, U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier, State Rep. Bill Ramos, Eastside Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Ben Lane. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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Local leaders celebrate funding milestone for State Route 18

Construction is expected to begin later this year on SR 18/I-90 interchange.

County Executive Dow Constantine (center) speaks outside of a plane that landed at King County Airport March 2, carrying 12,000 kokanee salmon eggs, with Kokanee Work Group Recovery Program Manager Perry Falcone (L) and Snoqualmie Tribal Councilmember Bill Sweet. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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Local kokanee salmon reach new preservation milestone

King County scientists recently celebrated flying fish.

A pedestrian walks along Snoqualmie Parkway in October 2019. File photo

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Funds for Snoqualmie Parkway, SR 18 included in state transit proposal

Funding to widen the final section of State Route 18 and resurface the Snoqualmie Parkway are included in…

State Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) authored the letter to Gov. Jay Inslee. Mullet represents the 5th Legislative District. File photo

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State bill would help high school students pay for college courses

A new bill introduced in the Washington state Legislature is looking to eliminate course fees for high school…

Jim Curtis at the Tahoma National Cemetery. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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Local veterans face challenges with health care

As Jim Curtis walks the ground of the Tahoma National Cemetery, visiting the gravesite of an old Marine…

State Route 18 near Snoqualmie. Courtesy Photo.

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WSDOT names contractor for State Route 18 intersection project

Construction to begin this year.

Sarah Perry, King County Council

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King County Councilmember Sarah Perry shares her priorities for Eastside

New District 3 King County Councilmember Sarah Perry has outlined behavioral health, protecting the natural environment, helping small…

Flooding as seen Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, on Front Street North in downtown Issaquah. Photo by William Shaw/Sound Publishing

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Flood waters from Issaquah Creek receding

Flooding from Issaquah Creek that closed North Front Street has crested and is now slowly receding, as of…