The Snoqualmie Casino. File Photo

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$400 million expansion under way at Snoqualmie Casino

Expansion will add new hotel, event center and additional gaming space

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

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Inflation and financial planning in these turbulent times | Money Matters

By Robert Toomey

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Winners of the Keep It Local Snoqualmie Valley contest and those who nominated them pose for a photo on June 29. From left: Ryan Seal and Traci Nelson of Sigillo Cellars. Miss Russy Woods and Karen Bowers of DMW Martial Arts and Kimberlea Miller and Kelly Holyoak of Wildflower Bistro.

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Keep it Local Snoqualmie Valley names three outstanding employees

Nonprofit Keep it Local Snoqualmie Valley has named three outstanding employees as the winners of its second ever…

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The SnoValley Chamber of Commerce Mobile App.

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SnoValley Chamber launches mobile app to aid tourism

The SnoValley Chamber of Commerce launched a new mobile app this week, which it hopes will help local…

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Jessica Derouchie (L) and Natali Branwell are the new owners of Wild Hare Antiques in downtown Snoqualmie.

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Wild Hare Antiques avoids closure, reopens under new ownership

Jessica Derouchie and Natali Branwell become the third pair of co-owners to run the downtown shop.

Meghan and David Schumacher (center), owners of Arete Coffee Bar in North Bend, hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of their business on June 20. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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Arete Coffee Bar in North Bend celebrates opening

Although their shop has already been open for four months and become a community favorite, Meghan and David…

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…