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Cannabis stakeholders want cash out of the equation amid rash of robberies

State regulators say action from Congress is required for cannabis industry to use credit cards.

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.

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County leaders move to explore publicly-manufactured concrete amid workers strike

The concrete workers strike has stopped projects across the region for months.

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Eastside Fire & Rescue wants community input on strategic plans for future

The department will offer a survey and will host several open house meetings through April.

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After a two-year pandemic closure, the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery reopens

This spring the hatchery will be releasing about 4 million small salmon.

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Car prowl leads to law enforcement vehicles getting rammed

The defendant is facing charges of Assault in the Third Degree, among others.

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson (left) speaks with Paul Kramer at the signing of bills aimed at reducing gun violence Wednesday in Olympia. Kramer’s son Will was injured in a 2016 mass shooting in Mukilteo that left three people dead. (Washington State Attorney General)

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Law signed banning sales of large capacity ammo magazines

Emotions swelled as Gov. Inslee signed a measure that limits capacity to 10 rounds. The new law takes…

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Issaquah History Museums head towards a new vision

The organization will refrain from hiring a new Executive Director and instead form a task force.

U.S. Rep Suzan DelBene announces funding for Community Center and Emergency Operations Center in Carnation (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing.com)

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DelBene earmarks $1.5 million for regional community venue and emergency coordination center in Snoqualmie Valley

The facility will serve as a space for farmers markets as well as an emergency response hub.

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County wants input for plan to develop Cedar Hills Regional Landfill

Sustainable waste management supporters have called previous environmental impact statements a “boondoggle.”

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New law targets active shooter lockdown drills in Washington schools

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Community survey results relating to Police Chief position are released

The goal is to have the Police Chief position filled by this spring.

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‘ForWArd’ plan details how state will ‘coexist’ with COVID

Moving away from mandates, officials say the next phase in Washington’s response is about “empowering” residents to keep…

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King County Council approves program intended to help fight displacement, promote equity among historically disadvantaged groups

Grants program and other resources will aim to prevent commercial and cultural displacement.

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A testy final night of legislating brought 2 big surprises

Here’s what’s happening after adjournment of the 2022 session of the Washington Legislature.

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Your comments will be accepted through April 10.

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Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park host Shamrock Stroll

Attendees can learn how to catch a leprechaun, what leprechauns look like, Irish legends, and more.

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Amazon to invest over $40 million in affordable housing near Sound Transit sites

The company outlined two specific housing projects near light rail stations in Bellevue and SeaTac.