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King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, surrounded by community members, announces an executive order to protect immigrants at a press conference Feb. 12, 2026. Photo courtesy of King County Office of the Executive

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King County executive signs order to better protect immigrants

Girmay Zahilay’s first executive order goes into effect immediately.

Residents participate in an anti-ICE protest in North Bend, Jan. 10, 2026. Photo courtesy of Snoqualmie Valley Indivisible

News

Valley cities and residents make statements about ICE

Discussions of immigration have made their way to recent city council meetings.

Dave Eiffert. Courtesy photo

Life

Snoqualmie man takes search for kidney donor public

Dave Eiffert is hoping to find a donor for him and nine others.

Mount Si High School. (Photo courtesy of Snoqualmie Valley School District)

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Valley voters to decide on school levies in Feb. 10 election

Some residents are not in favor of renewing levies for the Snoqualmie Valley School District.

A protest in downtown North Bend, Jan. 31, 2026. Photo courtesy of Jesse Skorupa

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Valley businesses, students participate in nationwide protests

Walkouts and rallies were held Jan. 30 and Jan. 31.

North Bend’s Administrative Services Director Lisa Escobar with her dog, Harley, at North Bend City Hall, May 2, 2025. Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

Life

Dogs bring joy, comfort to local city offices

North Bend and Carnation city staff enjoy the company of an office dog.

Photo courtesy of the Snoqualmie Valley School District 
Two Rivers student Maddie Merseal (right) stands for a photo with her internship mentor Katie Berman (middle) at the 2025 mentor brunch.

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Two Rivers high school prioritizes student choice while learning

The school has operated under the Big Picture model since 2019.

Owner of Grace + Light Photography, Tatiana Meyer. Photo courtesy of Tatiana Meyer

Business

New members of the SnoValley Chamber of Commerce

Learn about these small businesses in the Snoqualmie Valley.

Sandy Griffin (left) stands for a photo with Kelsey Harris-Olsen and her son at the Kelsey’s Koffee ribbon-cutting ceremony, Dec. 28, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

Recent business news in the Snoqualmie Valley

An overview of openings, ownership changes and more.

Outgoing Duvall Mayor Amy Ockerlander speaks to the room at her farewell City Council meeting, Dec. 2, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Duvall’s mayor steps down after 18 years of service

An unexpected career turn led Amy Ockerlander to two terms as mayor: “It’s about what your community needs,”…

Snoqualmie River water flows onto the Muddy Boots Pumpkins farm property in Duvall, Dec. 10. 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Applications open for farmer flood relief grants

Grants are available from the Snoqualmie Valley Preservation Alliance.

Christmas trees for sale sit in flood waters at Celebration Farms in Fall City, Dec. 9, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

News

Volunteers needed for flood cleanup at Carnation farms

Listed volunteer opportunities go into February.

The Bob Rivers Memorial Bench at Poo Poo Point. Photo courtesy of Tami Asars

Life

Poo Poo Point bench dedicated to radio host Bob Rivers

The Seattle radio legend lived in North Bend for many years.