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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…

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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.

Snoqualmie Casino. Courtesy photo

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Kirkland-based company sues to challenge ‘tribal gaming monopoly’ in Washington

Company called the state’s policy an “erroneous application of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.”

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

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The forces behind our current COVID-induced inflation | Guest column

Recent inflation numbers have been quite high and at levels not seen for 40 years.

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

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The ‘year end’ elements of financial planning | Guest column

With the end of the year fast approaching, we remind clients that now is a good time to…

A view of the proposed hotel off of Bendigo Blvd., near the Nike Outlet Mall. Photo courtesy of the City of North Bend

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North Bend zoning change to pave way for new hotel

In a win for city businesses, the North Bend City Council unanimously approved Dec. 7 a municipal code…

Members of Simpson Group Real Estate team at its grand opening on Nov. 27: (L to R) Sandy Navidi, Karin Simpson, Debi Hill, Karin Ayling, Michelle Brucchieri, Kim Thayer and Alyssa Sprague. Courtesy Photo.

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Valley real estate group looks to give back with new storefront

After selling real estate in the Snoqualmie Valley for 12 years, Karin Simpson finally has an office along…

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

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How financial planners address plan uncertainty | Guest column

One of the key challenges we face as financial planners is dealing with the uncertainties around forecasts and…

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Gnome depot: Snoqualmie woman’s new business brings joy

Pulling out her craft box nearly four years ago, Snoqualmie resident Marian Priegel decided to make a handful…