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North Bend chooses King County Sheriff’s Office for policing services

Council voted unanimously in the highly anticipated decision.

The new trestle bridge on Ames Lake-Carnation Road NE, May 1, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Ames Lake-Carnation Road bridge open to travelers after 10-month closure

King County completely replaced the bridge, which was 100 years old.

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

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SR-18 at I-90 will close for 5 days starting May 15

Both directions of traffic will be closed around the clock until May 21.

Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. Jan. 14, 2025. Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

Business

Small Business Week supports Valley businesses with daily themes

The daily festivities May 4-10 are organized by the SnoValley Chamber of Commerce.

The notable “ask me” signs that Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery fish docents carry were melted in the April 22 fire. Photo courtesy of Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

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Fire decimates volunteer office at Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

No fish or people were harmed in the April 22 fire.

Tonya Guinn, co-founder of The Trail Youth Coffee Home, holds a coffee cup with one of the shop’s signature positive stickers on it April 11, 2025. Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

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Trail Youth Coffee Home co-founder stepping back from role

Tonya Guinn discusses the legacy she’s leaving at the North Bend youth nonprofit.

The Duvall Fire station, April 8, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Voters approve benefit service charge for Duvall Fire

King County has released unofficial results from the April 22 election.

Photos courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office/Snoqualmie Police Department

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North Bend to decide between Snoqualmie and King County for police services

North Bend City Council discussed the two entities’ proposals at its last meeting.

Bill Ramos.

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Sen. Bill Ramos of WA District 5 dead at 69

King County Councilmember Sarah Perry announced her husband’s passing Saturday.

Katherine Thompson, Snoqualmie Valley Assault Treatment Services program manager, stands for a photo at Snoqualmie Valley Health hospital, April 11, 2025. Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

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Snoqualmie Valley Health launches assault treatment program

The program’s manager has a long history of helping survivors.

An auction table at the 2018 Northwest Art Center steampunk-themed benefit auction. Photo courtesy of Northwest Art Center/Lake Joy Design

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Northwest Art Center to host first benefit auction since pre-pandemic

The nonprofit’s steampunk-themed event is April 26.

The temporary location of Snoqualmie Ice Cream, on the backside of the permanent shop, April 11, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

Snoqualmie businesses still recovering one year after fire

Chickadee Bakeshop is holding a fundraiser to aid with reopening costs.

Outside of the Snoqualmie Police Department, 34825 SE Douglas St. File photo

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Snoqualmie police chief fired after investigation

Brian Lynch was put on administrative leave in February.