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Chef Jason Vickers likes to incorporate local plants like nettles into his menu. This batch of nettles were foraged that very afternoon around West Seattle.

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Natoncks Metsu serves up Indigenous cuisine to the Puget Sound region

When it comes to everyday meals, it often goes unnoticed that some of the most delicious foods and…

The entrance to an Amazon facility in Everett, Washington. Sound Publishing File Photo

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Amazon and Walmart fined for selling banned refrigerant in WA

Retail giants Amazon and Walmart are collectively facing over a million dollars in environmental fines from Washington state’s…

The Italian restaurant Il Paesano Ristorante (now called Paisan Ristorante) shares a parking lot with North Bend Theatre. Image courtesy of Google Maps

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North Bend Theatre patrons to get Italian food options

The theater’s owners have purchased the restaurant next door.

Photo courtesy of the city of Carnation
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.

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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.

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Award-winning distillery opens North Bend tasting room

Mastrogiannis makes grape-based spirits and wine.

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)

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New generation takes over Fall City insurance agency

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

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.

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SnoValley Chamber hosts successful fundraising gala

The evening included community connection and awards.

TrueView360s owner Jim Osgood makes a 3D tour of Pet Place Market in North Bend. 
Photo courtesy of TrueView360s

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SnoValley Virtual Tour Initiative to prep businesses for World Cup

It’s an effort to help businesses strengthen their digital presence for visitors.

Photo courtesy of Snoqualmie Valley Health

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Snoqualmie hospital awards employees, board members

The annual BOLD awards recognize staff that embody organization values.

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

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Mother-daughter duo save Duvall yarn shop from closure

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

Old Navy Outlet ribbon cutting. Photo courtesy of the SnoValley Regional Chamber of Commerce

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Old Navy Outlet opens in North Bend

North Bend Premium Outlets has other new stores in the works.

Merritt Glennon. Courtesy photo

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Fall City resident launches counseling service for kids, adolescents

Merritt Glennon’s office is in Bellevue, but she has a great connection to the Valley.

Owner of Grace + Light Photography, Tatiana Meyer. Photo courtesy of Tatiana Meyer

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New members of the SnoValley Chamber of Commerce

Learn about these small businesses in the Snoqualmie Valley.