The notable “ask me” signs that Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery fish docents carry were melted in the April 22 fire. Photo courtesy of Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

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Fire decimates volunteer office at Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

No fish or people were harmed in the April 22 fire.

Tonya Guinn, co-founder of The Trail Youth Coffee Home, holds a coffee cup with one of the shop’s signature positive stickers on it April 11, 2025. Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

Life

Trail Youth Coffee Home co-founder stepping back from role

Tonya Guinn discusses the legacy she’s leaving at the North Bend youth nonprofit.

The Duvall Fire station, April 8, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Voters approve benefit service charge for Duvall Fire

King County has released unofficial results from the April 22 election.

Photos courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office/Snoqualmie Police Department

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North Bend to decide between Snoqualmie and King County for police services

North Bend City Council discussed the two entities’ proposals at its last meeting.

Bill Ramos.

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Sen. Bill Ramos of WA District 5 dead at 69

King County Councilmember Sarah Perry announced her husband’s passing Saturday.

Katherine Thompson, Snoqualmie Valley Assault Treatment Services program manager, stands for a photo at Snoqualmie Valley Health hospital, April 11, 2025. Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

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Snoqualmie Valley Health launches assault treatment program

The program’s manager has a long history of helping survivors.

An auction table at the 2018 Northwest Art Center steampunk-themed benefit auction. Photo courtesy of Northwest Art Center/Lake Joy Design

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Northwest Art Center to host first benefit auction since pre-pandemic

The nonprofit’s steampunk-themed event is April 26.

The temporary location of Snoqualmie Ice Cream, on the backside of the permanent shop, April 11, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

Snoqualmie businesses still recovering one year after fire

Chickadee Bakeshop is holding a fundraiser to aid with reopening costs.

Outside of the Snoqualmie Police Department, 34825 SE Douglas St. File photo

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Snoqualmie police chief fired after investigation

Brian Lynch was put on administrative leave in February.

The Middle Fork Snoqualmie River in North Bend, Nov. 30, 2024. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Snoqualmie Watershed Forum seeks new resident member

The application deadline has been extended to April 21.

The Duvall Fire station, April 8, 2025. Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

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April ballot asks voters about Duvall fire service charge

Fire District 45 is asking voters to approve a charge benefiting the operating budget.

Owner Larry Brown stands outside Mooo! Ice Cream during its grand opening April 5, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

‘Needed’ ice cream shop Mooo! opens in Fall City

The shop is run by a local lawyer and his big family.

Marchers walk through downtown Duvall during the Hands Off! protest April 5, 2025. Photo courtesy of Travis Wetherbee/Last Lite Photography

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Hundreds attend Duvall ‘Hands Off!’ march in line with nationwide protests

“I don’t want to just sit down and be quiet,” said attendee Kelley Rush.