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

News

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.

News

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)

News

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)

News

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.

Photo courtesy of the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office

News

North Bend man dies in Kittitas County avalanche

An additonal man died and two others were involved.

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

Carnation coffee shop gets new owner after 34 years

Sandy’s Espresso is now Kelsey’s Koffee.

King County Flood Patrol members Thomas Bannister (left) and Seth Ballhorn on their patrol route, Dec. 9, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Sound Publishing)

Northwest

Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’ in flood emergencies

“This work is physically demanding and often unseen,” the county said.

A farm is flooded outside Duvall, Dec. 12, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

News

Fundraisers seek flood relief for Valley families

Carnation Farms and Remlinger Farms host events Jan. 10.