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CarePoint Clinic’s mobile unit, a Winnebago RV, Feb. 26, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Free Fall City health clinic launches mobile unit

“Everyone should be able to access free healthcare,” said CarePoint Executive Director Misty Messer.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff clean up Caspian tern carcasses during the bird flu outbreak on Rat Island in Jefferson County, 2023. Photo courtesy of Katherine Haman

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How to navigate the bird flu in Snoqualmie Valley wilderness

“This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Snoqualmie Middle School Key Club students work on crafting bowls for the 2025 Empty Bowls fundraiser. Proceeds from the event go to local food banks, and ticket holders take home a handmade bowl. Photo courtesy of Snoqualmie Middle School

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Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | Feb. 28 edition

Kick off March with multiple events that are fun and beneficial for the community.

(Photo courtesy of www.ragingrivercg.org)

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Fall City quarry land bought by county, saved as open space

King County purchased the land in stages over four years.

Snoqualmie Mayor Katherine Ross (left) and North Bend Mayor Mary Miller stand for a photo with the “Welcome to Twin Peaks” sign, Feb. 25, 2025.

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Fans, city officials gather for Twin Peaks Day proclamation

Twin Peaks Day is Feb. 24 each year.

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Actor Ray Wise, who played Leland Palmer in “Twin Peaks,” imprints his hands in a block of wet concrete at the North Bend Theatre, Feb. 22, 2025. The concrete block will be added to the sidewalk outside the theater.

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Ray Wise added to North Bend Theatre Walk of Fame

Wise created his Walk of Fame handprints during Real Twin Peaks 2025.

A then versus now comparison of the location of the “Welcome to Twin Peaks” sign from the show’s opening credits. Left: A snapshot of “Twin Peaks” season 1, episode 1. Right: Mount Si from SE Reinig Road, Feb. 15, 2025. Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

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A self-guided ‘Twin Peaks’ tour around the Snoqualmie Valley

These 10 filming spots will immerse you in the world of “Twin Peaks.”

Road signage alerts visitors that the Denny Creek and Franklin Falls trailheads are closed due to staffing shortages. Photo courtesy of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust

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Snoqualmie Pass trailheads close due to Forest Service staffing cuts

Thousands of U.S. Forest Service employees were terminated last week.

Erin Barzen, owner of Barzen’s Blooms, crafts floral arrangements at her ribbon cutting ceremony, Feb. 14, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Award-winning florist Barzen’s Blooms takes root in Carnation

“I love sharing the joy of flowers with others,” said owner Erin Barzen.

Police Chief Brian Lynch with Snoqualmie and North Bend officials at the June 24 opening of a police substation at North Bend Outlet Mall. (Valley Record file photo)

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Snoqualmie, North Bend renew policing agreement until June

North Bend is paying about 12.9% more this year for police services than in 2024.

Mayor Mary Miller welcomes participants to the 2024 Citizens Academy at North Bend City Hall. Photo courtesy of the city of North Bend

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North Bend Citizens Academy teaches ‘why’ and ‘how’ of local government

Participants say they want to be well-informed so they can help enact change.

The Real Twin Peaks Days kicks off on Friday morning near the Welcome to Twin Peaks Sign. Photo William Shaw/ Valley Record

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A comprehensive list of 2025 Real Twin Peaks events

Real Twin Peaks weekend is Feb. 21-24, and there’s plenty to do.

The view of the Snoqualmie Valley from the patio of the Carnation Farms Farmview Kitchen Aug. 14, 2024. Photo by Grace Gorenflo/For the Valley Record

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Local alliance hosts climate-resilient farming workshop

Event is the product of conversations about how to better support the Snoqualmie Valley’s farmers.