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North Bend, Snoqualmie agree to new interim policing agreement

The decision came after North Bend received an “ultimatum” from Snoqualmie.

Snoqualmie Police Chief Brian Lynch takes his oath of office at city hall on Nov. 27, 2023. Photo courtesy of the city of Snoqualmie

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Investigation: Ex-Snoqualmie police chief made ‘routine sexualized jokes’

An external investigation details allegations against former chief Brian Lynch.

A ballot drop box in Duvall. Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

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Meet your candidates for 2025 Snoqualmie Valley city elections

The Duvall and Snoqualmie mayoral seats are up for election.

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The Queen Bee Antiques rummage sale in September 2024 in Duvall. The next rummage sale is May 24-26.

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Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | May 23 edition

Enjoy the long weekend with several family-friendly events around the Valley.

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

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SR18 closure at I-90 rescheduled to start May 29

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

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Rendering of a room at the Snoqualmie Casino’s new hotel.

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Snoqualmie Casino taking reservations for upcoming hotel

The hotel is set to open in August.

The Book Nest owner Andrea Amstutz cuts the ribbon at her ribbon-cutting ceremony April 19, 2025. Amstutz was joined by her husband and daughter. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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New bookstore The Book Nest opens in Fall City

The Snoqualmie Valley’s only book store will soon offer book clubs.

Members of Carnation City Council and staff stand for a photo at 425 Magazine’s Best Of awards ceremony May 8, 2025. From left: Mayor Adair Hawkins; Councilmember Ryan Burrell; Councilmember Brodie Nelson; Councilmember Jessica Merizan; City Manager Rhonda Ender; Deputy Mayor Jim Ribail. Photo courtesy of Verbovski Photography

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Carnation becomes first Valley town to win 425 Magazine’s Best City

50 Snoqualmie Valley businesses won Best of 425 titles as well.

The inside of parlor car 1049 in the Northwest Railway Museum’s workshop, April 29, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Northwest Railway Museum’s tedious restoration of a 1901 parlor car

“We’re not trying to build a better railcar … we’re trying to build this railcar.”

Staff and board members of Reclaim celebrate their ribbon cutting May 8, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Reclaim celebrates community service center in Snoqualmie

The nonprofit now owns a building after 13 years of housing services.

The cast of Cascade Community Theatre’s “Making God Laugh” rehearses the show May 5, 2025. Photo courtesy of Dan Schuster

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Cascade Community Theatre exhibits acting chops with May show

The Duvall group known for its musicals is producing “Making God Laugh.”

A group of moms stand for a photo during a Fall City walk in April 2025. Photo courtesy of Gretchen Rohrbaugh

Life

Mom Walk Collective provides community for local families

The international Mom Walk Collective has chapters in Snoqualmie and Fall City.

Ayala Farms from Prosser near Yakima sells produce at the Duvall Farmers Market, May 1, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Duvall Farmers Market breaks opening day record again

The market opened May 1 and will take place every Thursday through mid-October.