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Civic planner: Voted ‘Best city employee’, Gina Estep talks about growing, improving North Bend

Named Best City Employee for a second year in a row, North Bend’s Gina Estep has always had…

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Rewarding school: Snoqualmie Elementary dubbed ‘High Progress’

Snoqualmie Elementary School (SES) was recently recognized a Reward (high-progress) School by the Office of Superintendent of Public…

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Valley master gardeners: Start planning your summer vegetable garden

Here in the Snoqualmie Valley area, the latitude is 47 degrees, 54 minutes north, which means we have…

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Volunteer drivers needed for Senior Services’s transport program

Senior Services’ Volunteer Transportation provides vital rides for Snoqualmie and other King County seniors. Now, it needs volunteers…

Where everybody knows your name: Finaghty’s Irish Pub lauded for ‘Best Happy Hour’

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Where everybody knows your name: Finaghty’s Irish Pub lauded for ‘Best Happy Hour’

It may sound corny, says owner Phil Stafford. But Finaghty’s Irish Pub is a bit like the “Cheers”…

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Out cold in a business, teens with beer, break-in burglary: Weekly Snoqualmie Valley police, fire calls

Coin theft: On March 19, officer responded to a burglary report at a business in the 100 block…

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Twin Falls MS announces honor roll

Twin Falls Middle School is proud to recognize the following students for earning a 3.5 grade-point-average or above…

Letters to the Editor

Letters | Gun control: What if bad guys wear white hats?

I am a gun owner but not a member of the NRA. I have a pistol and a…

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Sensory-friendly movie night: Snoqualmie Library offers special ‘Cars’ showing Monday

Autism and other sensory disorders can make a trip to the movies a challenging experience for some. Snoqualmie…

Portraits for a cause: Photo session raises money for ski safety, local boy

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Portraits for a cause: Photo session raises money for ski safety, local boy

Local family posed for serious or whacky photos on Friday, March 1, in a portrait session for the…

Festival at Mount Si is Best Local Event: Community comes together for a spectacular show

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Festival at Mount Si is Best Local Event: Community comes together for a spectacular show

The North Benders have spoken. Their favorite party, “The Festival at Mount Si,” garnered the most votes for…

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Learning is fun: North Bend Montessori voted ‘Best Preschool’

North Bend Montessori was chosen “Best Preschool” by its fans and parents in the Best of the Valley…

Letters to the Editor

Letters | Small-town thinking in North Bend’s tattoo vote

Much as I enjoy where I live, I’m disappointed at times in the ‘small town’ mentality that I…