Members of the Mount Si High School basketball team high-five spectators during the Festival at Mount Si Parade in August. The festival was one of several this year to return in-person for the first time since the pandemic. File photo

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A year in review: Our top stories, photos of 2022

A look at the Valley Record’s most read, notable and best stories from the last 12 months.

Fallen Tree limbs at Snoqualmie Elementary on Dec. 28. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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Widespread outages hit Snoqualmie Valley, thousands without power

Puget Sound Energy estimates most will have their power restored at some point tonight.

EYN Survey poster. Courtesy image.

News

Survey looking for info on youth substance abuse prevention efforts

The survey, run by the Empower Youth Network, is now open for Valley residents age 21 and over.

Photo courtesy of the Snoqualmie Casino.
Rendering of a room at the Snoqualmie Casino’s new hotel.

Business

Snoqualmie Casino’s new hotel expected to open in 2025, releases first photos

New hotel under construction at Snoqualmie Casino released its first photo renderings last week.

Best of the Valley logo.

Opinion

‘Best of the Valley’ contest winners to be revealed on Dec. 30

Votes are being tallied for the Snoqualmie Valley Record’s 15th annual “Best of the Valley”

The Snoqualmie Fire and Police Department participated in the second annual Santa Parade and Food Drive to benefit the Helping Hands Ministry Backpack Program. The group provided food for over 200 kids who face food insecurity and provided gifts to 262 kids in the Valley. Courtesy Photo

Life

Snoqualmie Fire Department to host Santa Food Drive Dec. 17

Drive will benefit the Life Community Church Feeding Kiddos Backpack Program.

Courtesy photo

Life

Fall City market and tree lighting return to town on Dec. 3

Fall City will host a series of holiday festivities on Saturday, Dec. 3, including its annual tree lighting…

Photo Courtesy of the Snoqualmie Valley School District
Twelve Mount Si High School student-athletes sign National Letters of Intent or signing forms to play collegiate sports at ceremony on Nov. 17.

Sports

Twelve Wildcats sign on to play collegiate sports

A dozen Wildcats are taking their games to the next level. During a ceremony Nov. 17 at Mount…

Mount Si High School. File photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

Life

EYN to host ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ workshop

Event will be held Dec. 5 and 6 at 7 P.M.

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Santa greets excited children in downtown North Bend.

Life

Holly Days to kick off holiday season in North Bend

Festival will return to downtown North Bend From 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Workers fix the roof at North Bend Train Depot in Taylor Park on June 17. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

Life

Art sale to be held at North Bend Train Depot

North Bend Art and Industry will host an Artist Sunday event from 12 to 4 p.m. on Nov.…

The I-90/State Route 18 Interchange. Courtesy photo.

News

WSDOT to host open house on upcoming SR 18 construction

Open house will be held at Snoqualmie Elementary on Nov. 16.

Snoqualmie Pass on Nov. 6, 2022. Photo courtesy of WSDOT

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Snow coats Snoqualmie Pass; drivers must use chains

More than 18 inches of new snow fell on Snoqualmie Pass over the weekend, leading to requirements for…