The Middle Fork Snoqualmie River in North Bend, Nov. 30, 2024. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Local rivers carry extra risk after December flooding, officials say

Residents should watch out for drowning hazards on local rivers this summer, according to a statement from the…

Volunteers clean up the Fall City Arena after the December 2025 flood event. Photo courtesy of Friends of Fall City Arena

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Fall City horse arena revitalized by community volunteers

A group of Fall City community members is restoring Fall City Arena, a part of the town’s riverside…

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The SnoValley Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated a ribbon cutting for Lora Bloom Consulting and owner Tammy Myers. Lora Bloom Consulting works with business owners who have already built a strong foundation and are ready for a strategic partner to help take their business to the next level, according to the chamber.

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Snoqualmie Valley community calendar | May 22 edition

May 23-25

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Two Search and Rescue members stand with a man they rescued last year after telling their story at SARposium, May 14, 2026.

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2026 Search and Rescue awareness event | Photos

The local nonprofit King County Search and Rescue Association held its 2026 SARposium at Remlinger Farms on May…

Andre Testman. Courtesy photo

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Snoqualmie selects new city council member, police chief

Snoqualmie City Council has unanimously appointed Andre Testman to the council’s vacant position 6, and the city has…

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Trevor Smith (right) with his wife and children at the beach.

Business

North Bend resident builds online bookstore with trade format

At Goodhaven Books, all books are worth a read — and another read after that.

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The Dick’s Drive-In food truck serves customers at the Duvall Farmers Market, May 7, 2026.

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Photos: Opening day of the Duvall Farmers Market

The market is open 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays through mid-October at Taylor Landing.

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

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Snoqualmie Valley state legislative candidates | Election 2026

The window for candidate filing closed May 8, and the Snoqualmie Valley has several political newcomers to meet…

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King County Executive Girmay Zahilay (fourth from left) stands for a photo with local leaders and business owners in Fall City, May 5, 2026.

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King County executive tours Fall City, meets business owners

A main topic of the day was Fall City’s new community septic system.

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Chris LaPointe stands with the new biofiltration box outside The Grange in Duvall, April 30, 2026.

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Nonprofit works to install green stormwater solutions in Valley

Stewardship Partners recently added a biofiltration box to Duvall.

Board members of Snoqualmie Valley for Responsible Energy lead the march to Fisher Creek Park, April 26, 2026. Photo courtesy of Whitney Schrader

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Snoqualmie asks King County to find different battery site

The city sent letters to the county and Puget Sound Energy.

Carnation City Council members prepare to break ground on the site of the new city campus, April 28, 2026. From left: Cheryl Paquette; Jim Ribail; Jessica Merizan; Max Voelker. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Carnation breaks ground on new city campus

The city of Carnation broke ground April 28 on its long-awaited new city campus, which will include a…

A satellite image of Snoqualmie Ridge showing the land south of Fisher Creek Park where the proposed battery storage site would reside. Image courtesy of Google Maps

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Coalition supports battery storage project near Snoqualmie

The coalition supports building more energy infrastructure in King County.