North Bend City Hall. Courtesy of northbendwa.gov

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North Bend salary commission gives raises to mayor and council

The commission is an independent group of three people, appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city…

Arete owners Meghan and David Schumacher cut the ribbon on their second coffee location at The Line Bike Experience in North Bend, Sept. 12, 2025.

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Arete Coffee Bar celebrates second North Bend location

Its owners had a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the SnoValley Chamber.

Brian Dickinson, author of “Bloodline of Redemption,” atop Mount Everest in 2011. Photo courtesy of Brian Dickinson

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Snoqualmie author releases Valley-centric military thriller

“Bloodline of Redemption” is Brian Dickinson’s first fiction work.

Fresh-baked treats at the first Great Duvall Bake Off at Corie’s Cafe, July 26, 2025. The second bake off is Sept. 20. Photo courtesy of Ted Warner Photography

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Snoqualmie Valley community calendar | Sept. 19 edition

Visit Corie’s Cafe in Duvall for the second Great Duvall Bake Off Sept. 20.

A vendor serves corn to a customer at the North Bend Farmers Market, Sept. 11, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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North Bend Farmers Market reaches 20 years at Si View Park

The market has completed its most successful season yet.

Photo courtesy of Si View Metropolitan Park District

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North Bend seeks community input on future six-acre park

Si View Metropolitan Park District has put out a community survey regarding a future six-acre park near North…

A screenshot from a security camera recording shows two individuals hunting on private property in Carnation, Sept. 13, 2025.

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Elk killed in Carnation, poachers arrested for trespassing

Fish and Wildlife enforcement officers arrested the individuals Sept. 13.

Early Learning Center Principal Meredith Macvean cuts the ribbon at the center’s opening with help from students, Sept. 2, 2025. Photo courtesy of Snoqualmie Valley School District

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Snoqualmie Valley district opens new Early Learning Center

The center accepts 3- and 4-year-olds who live in the school district.

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Audit finds potential fraud in King County social services department

The department’s grant awards increased 95% in five years.

A customer places an order at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. on Jan. 14, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Aroma Coffee celebrates five years in Fall City with block party

Attendees can taste Aroma’s three new private label coffee blends.

A garden begins to grow outside of the historic Dougherty Farmstead, June 2025. Crops will be available to take home at the Harvest Festival Sept. 13. Photo courtesy of Duvall Historical Society

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Duvall’s inaugural Harvest Festival will celebrate town roots

The event will be Sept. 13 at the Dougherty Farmstead.

The children’s book “Colorsss” published Sept. 2, 2025. Photo courtesy of Deborah Hutchinson

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Carnation native publishes children’s book about snakes

“Colorsss” teaches children their colors and snake facts.

Some completed pottery at June and Gem ceramics studio, July 24, 2025. June and Gem is a participating location in the 2025 Snoqualmie Valley Art Studio Tour. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Inaugural Valley art studio tour set for Sept. 6

The 10-stop tour was organized by North Bend Art and Industry.