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Trevor Smith (right) with his wife and children at the beach.

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North Bend resident builds online bookstore with trade format

At Goodhaven Books, all books are worth a read — and another read after that.

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City of Carnation administration.

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Carnation wins 425 Magazine “Best City” for second year

Carnation was voted “Best City” on the Eastside for the second year in a row in 425 Magazine’s…

Downtown Snoqualmie. Photo courtesy of the city of Snoqualmie

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Ladies’ Night Out event hopes to enliven downtown Snoqualmie

A May 7 event in downtown Snoqualmie is the first in a new effort to bring more action…

Owner Greg Steed (center) celebrates with friends and family after cutting the ribbon at Blackwater Brewing, April 2, 2026. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Recent Snoqualmie Valley ribbon-cutting ceremonies

North Bend and Fall City celebrate new businesses and a new owner.

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
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.

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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.

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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.