Carnation Cafe owner Don Langhans stands for a photo in front of the restaurant, July 24, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

Carnation Cafe celebrates 10 years of business

The cafe’s high-quality but down-to-earth menu has made it a local mainstay.

Snoqualmie Valley Health executives stand shovel-ready at the groundbreaking ceremony for the HUB, Aug. 22, 2025. From left: Chief Nursing Executive Tricia Ralston; Chief of Strategic Operations Tammy Moore; CEO Renee Jensen; Chief Medical Officer Jeremey Storm; CFO Patrick Ritter. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

Snoqualmie Valley Health breaks ground on expansion

The HUB will have more healthcare space, a restaurant and community amenities.

Sarah Perry and her dog, Sadie, sit with the photo of Bill Ramos used for his celebration of life in their Issaquah home, July 30, 2025. Perry said she keeps the photo in her home office so Ramos is always with her. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

News

The life and legacy of late Sen. Bill Ramos

“Bill had an ability to make you feel seen and heard, no matter who you were.”

Duvall’s community events coordinator Rita Moreno (left) chats with Deputy City Clerk Kelsey MacDonald in the office, Aug. 13, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

News

City of Duvall finds success in small but mighty staff

The team attributes its abilities to a positive workplace culture.

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Life

Duvall launches passport to encourage visiting local farms

Those who complete a passport challenge by the end of the year can claim a prize.

Sunflowers in the fields at Muddy Boots farm in Duvall, Aug. 18, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

Second annual Sunflower Festival runs through Sept. 14

The festival includes farms from North Bend to Duvall.

Theresa Haley cuts the ribbon at a ceremony for her physical therapy clinic, Alpine Mechanics, in North Bend, July 31, 2025. She is joined by her husband, her staff and North Bend Mayor Mary Miller (right). Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

Business

North Bend physical therapist provides mountain-specific services

Alpine Mechanics offers mountain movement analysis, as well as general PT.

Robert de los Angeles, chairperson of the Snoqualmie Tribal Council, cuts the ribbon at the opening of the Snoqualmie Casino’s hotel, surrounded by tribal members, Aug. 8, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

Snoqualmie Casino cuts ribbon on long-awaited hotel

The hotel has a luxury spa, restaurants, gaming and more.

June and Gem owner Ashley Grammer stands for a photo outside the ceramics studio, July 24, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

Snoqualmie ceramics studio aims to be safe, inspiring for artists

June and Gem offers classes and memberships in downtown Snoqualmie.

Musicians perform at Festival at Mount Si 2024. Photo courtesy of Travis Wetherbee/Last Lite Photography

Life

The last of the Snoqualmie Valley’s summer 2025 festivals

Coming up are Festival at Mount Si, Snoqualmie Days and Snoqualmie International Block Party.

King County Elections dropbox. File photo

News

Primary election 2025: Mayhew and Ross lead for Snoqualmie mayor

King County Parks Levy is also passing.

Snoqualmie Valley Health CEO Renée Jensen and radiologist Kara Carlson prepare to cut the ribbon at the opening of the hospital’s mammography suite, July 22, 2025. From left: Chief Nursing Executive Tricia Ralston; imaging department manager Steve Bradshaw; CFO Patrick Ritter; Jensen; Carlson; North Bend Mayor Mary Miller; board member Jen Carter; Chief Medical Officer Jeremy Storm; Snoqualmie Councilmember Rob Wotton; chief of strategic operations Tammy Moore. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

Snoqualmie Valley Health launches mammography services

It’s the first mammography service in the Valley.

Photo courtesy of the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank

News

Valley food bank feels ‘overwhelming’ impact of federal cuts

The nonprofit is asking the community for donations where possible.