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

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Schrier leads Larkin in race for 8th Congressional District

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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.

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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…

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.

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State legislators unsure if federal infrastructure law will help Highway 18

U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier (D-District 8) held a press conference Dec. 13 in North Bend to discuss how…

Matt Axe, the Wildfire and Forest Resiliency Coordinator with the King Conservation District, speaks to homeowner Anita Kissee-Wilder about fire reduction strategies at her home in North Bend on Aug. 24. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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King County braces for more wildfires in rural areas

Firefighters have already responded to a number of large fires.

Highline College in Des Moines is one of the most diverse higher education institutions in Washington state. File photo

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State looks at college enrollment goals for high school students

“We want to close racial and ethnic gaps.”

Cows at Tollgate Farm Park in North Bend. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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State’s dairy workers begin earning overtime with new law

“This bill corrects a historic injustice,” said Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Des Moines).