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Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

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Financial planning perspective on life milestones | Money Matters

By Robert Toomey

A heatmap showing the inclusivity of each state, which is based on the total Business Climate Score. The green states are the most inclusive, while the red are least inclusive; yellow and orange fall in the middle. Courtesy of Out Leadership.

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Washington ranks 13th in State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index

Washington’s lowest score was 13 out of 20 points in the Work Environment and Employment section.

The Lumineers performing at Marymoor Park on June 3, 2016. Photo courtesy: Sunny Martini.

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BECU enters 3-year partnership with AEG Presents for annual Marymoor Park Concert Series

Special perks will be available to BECU members attending Marymoor Park concerts.

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

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News of market volatility has felt like a pinball machine lately | Guest column

Webster’s dictionary defines the word volatility as “characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change.” Interestingly, Webster…

In front of a packed house, Snoqualmie Falls Brewery owners  Vojislav and Juljia Kokeza and their staff celebrated the opening of its new outdoor patio space overlooking the Snoqualmie River on Wednesday, May 4. The construction updates also include new solar panels, marking 105 in total, which is enough to brew beer entirely with reusable energy. Additional updates are also expected over the next few weeks. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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Snoqualmie Falls Brewery opens new outdoor space

In front of a packed house, Snoqualmie Falls Brewery owners Vojislav and Juljia Kokeza and their staff celebrated…

Meghan and David Schumacher, owners of Arête Coffee Bar in North Bend. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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North Bend’s newest cafe is all about the outdoors, sustainability and great coffee

Coffee, mountains, beer — that’s what it’s all about at North Bend’s newest cafe.

Kathy Caro, co-owner of the Mt. Si Gymnastics Academy. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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Mt. Si Gymnastics Academy celebrates 10 years

During senior night for Mount Si High School’s gymnastics team, Kathy Caro watched as a slideshow displayed photos…

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Ben Cockman, owner of Mount Si Sports + Fitness.

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Man of many talents: North Bend gym owner does it all

The question to ask Ben Cockman is not what he’s up to, but what he isn’t.

Snoqualmie Trading Co. owners, Heather Dean, Julie Chung and Cheri Buell (center), celebrate the grand opening of their new shop with SnoValley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kelly Coughlin (left) and Snoqualmie Mayor Katherine Ross (right) on March 18.

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New souvenir shop: Snoqualmie Trading Co. opens downtown

Snoqualmie’s newest downtown shop is hoping to celebrate the story of the Snoqualmie Valley by selling one piece…

Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record
The Main Home Solutions team. From left: Mike Adams, Randy Halim and Mike Halim.

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Father, son and neighbor form Fall City construction company

It’s the perfect trifecta of skills and experience that sets new Valley construction company Main Home Solutions apart…

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

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Volatility and disciplined planning in 2022’s stock market | Guest column

The stock market in January experienced significantly increased volatility. In the first 14 trading days in January, the…

Alyssa Sprague, the new owner of Birches Habitat, 202 W. North Bend Way in North Bend. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record

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Changing of guards: Birches Habitat gets new owner

Although the store retains its same local charm, a new owner has taken the helm at Birches Habitat…

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Kevin Schallhorn, Manager of North Bend’s Les Schwab since 1991.

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‘It’s been a wonderful career with no regrets,’ says Les Schwab manager

Kevin Schallhorn retires after 30 years in North Bend.