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A customer places an order at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. on Jan. 14, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Aroma Coffee celebrates five years in Fall City with block party

Attendees can taste Aroma’s three new private label coffee blends.

A garden begins to grow outside of the historic Dougherty Farmstead, June 2025. Crops will be available to take home at the Harvest Festival Sept. 13. Photo courtesy of Duvall Historical Society

Life

Duvall’s inaugural Harvest Festival will celebrate town roots

The event will be Sept. 13 at the Dougherty Farmstead.

The children’s book “Colorsss” published Sept. 2, 2025. Photo courtesy of Deborah Hutchinson

Life

Carnation native publishes children’s book about snakes

“Colorsss” teaches children their colors and snake facts.

Some completed pottery at June and Gem ceramics studio, July 24, 2025. June and Gem is a participating location in the 2025 Snoqualmie Valley Art Studio Tour. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Inaugural Valley art studio tour set for Sept. 6

The 10-stop tour was organized by North Bend Art and Industry.

Carnation Cafe owner Don Langhans stands for a photo in front of the restaurant, July 24, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

Carnation Cafe celebrates 10 years of business

The cafe’s high-quality but down-to-earth menu has made it a local mainstay.

Snoqualmie Valley Health executives stand shovel-ready at the groundbreaking ceremony for the HUB, Aug. 22, 2025. From left: Chief Nursing Executive Tricia Ralston; Chief of Strategic Operations Tammy Moore; CEO Renee Jensen; Chief Medical Officer Jeremey Storm; CFO Patrick Ritter. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Snoqualmie Valley Health breaks ground on expansion

The HUB will have more healthcare space, a restaurant and community amenities.

Sarah Perry and her dog, Sadie, sit with the photo of Bill Ramos used for his celebration of life in their Issaquah home, July 30, 2025. Perry said she keeps the photo in her home office so Ramos is always with her. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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The life and legacy of late Sen. Bill Ramos

“Bill had an ability to make you feel seen and heard, no matter who you were.”

Duvall’s community events coordinator Rita Moreno (left) chats with Deputy City Clerk Kelsey MacDonald in the office, Aug. 13, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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City of Duvall finds success in small but mighty staff

The team attributes its abilities to a positive workplace culture.

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Duvall launches passport to encourage visiting local farms

Those who complete a passport challenge by the end of the year can claim a prize.

Sunflowers in the fields at Muddy Boots farm in Duvall, Aug. 18, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

Second annual Sunflower Festival runs through Sept. 14

The festival includes farms from North Bend to Duvall.

Theresa Haley cuts the ribbon at a ceremony for her physical therapy clinic, Alpine Mechanics, in North Bend, July 31, 2025. She is joined by her husband, her staff and North Bend Mayor Mary Miller (right). Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

Business

North Bend physical therapist provides mountain-specific services

Alpine Mechanics offers mountain movement analysis, as well as general PT.

Robert de los Angeles, chairperson of the Snoqualmie Tribal Council, cuts the ribbon at the opening of the Snoqualmie Casino’s hotel, surrounded by tribal members, Aug. 8, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

Snoqualmie Casino cuts ribbon on long-awaited hotel

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

June and Gem owner Ashley Grammer stands for a photo outside the ceramics studio, July 24, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Snoqualmie ceramics studio aims to be safe, inspiring for artists

June and Gem offers classes and memberships in downtown Snoqualmie.