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Carnation Ace Hardware co-owner Ron Cox (left) helps Carnation Co-op manager Sophia Marchetti (middle) and company general manager Mike Lukjanowicz cut the ribbon on the new shop, March 6, 2026.

Business

Carnation Co-op officially opens with hardware, farm goods

The store took over the Carnation Ace Hardware location.

Photos by Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record
The Mastrogiannis family celebrates after cutting the ribbon on their new North Bend distillery, March 5, 2026.

Business

Award-winning distillery opens North Bend tasting room

Mastrogiannis makes grape-based spirits and wine.

NE 124th Street, one of the two roads that takes Duvall residents across the river and quickly out of the Snoqualmie Valley, was closed due to flood water, Dec. 10, 2025. Photo by Grace Gorenflo/Sound Publishing

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Snoqualmie Valley sees road closures in flood phase 2

Officials remind residents to not drive through flood waters.

Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record
Snoqualmie Fire Chief Mike Bailey speaks to residents at a town hall March 4, 2026.

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Snoqualmie holds town hall to review Dec. flood event

Residents were asked what went well and where the city needs to improve.

NE 124th Street is closed outside of Duvall, Dec. 9, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Carnation flooding no longer predicted for March 17

Some flooding has been recorded below and above Snoqualmie Falls.

The staff of Hauglie Insurance, along with Copper the office dog, stands for a photo outside the agency by the Snoqualmie River, July 3, 2025. From left: Sophia Amaya Cruz, Elizabeth Gildersleeve, Laurie Hauglie, Kevin Hauglie, Samantha Darnell, Angela Donaldson. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

New generation takes over Fall City insurance agency

The Hauglies have passed the torch to their daughter, Angela Donaldson.

Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record
Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. Jan. 14, 2025.

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Valley employers juggle higher minimum wages and taxes

Business owners on the state of business in WA.

Photo courtesy of Tatiana Meyer/Grace + Light Studios
Former North Bend Mayor Ken Hearing (second from right) is presented with the Fritz Ribary Community Leadership award at the SnoValley Chamber Aspire Gala, Feb. 28, 2026.

Business

SnoValley Chamber hosts successful fundraising gala

The evening included community connection and awards.

Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record
Charlotte Spani (right) and Brandy Eckman, the new owners of Quintessential Knits in Duvall, Jan. 28, 2026.

Business

Mother-daughter duo save Duvall yarn shop from closure

The new owners of Quintessential Knits are prioritizing fiber arts and community.

North Bend Mayor Mary Miller (left) and Snoqualmie Mayor Jim Mayhew stand with Twin Peaks Day proclamations, Feb. 24, 2026. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Twin Peaks Day 2026 | Photos

Dozens of fans turned out to see the “Welcome to Twin Peaks” sign.

NE 24th Street in Sammamish, a residential road, is one of the lines that separates the Lake Washington and Snoqualmie Valley school districts. Grace Gorenflo / Valley Record

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Sammamish families push to leave Snoqualmie Valley School District

They are appealing the district’s denial of a territory change petition.

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

North Bend Public Works out in the field. Photo courtesy of the city of North Bend

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The unseen, critical work of Valley public works crews

Public works kept Valley cities running during December’s flood event.