All permitted food businesses in King County, from restaurants to food trucks, should have a food safety rating sign from Public Health displayed for customers. Photo courtesy of Public Health - Seattle & King County

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King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors

Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.

Photo courtesy of Pizza Factory

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California-based pizza franchise has sights set on North Bend

Pizza Factory is hunting for a location and interested franchise owner.

Snoqualmie Valley Health CEO Renee Jensen (right) and North Bend Mayor Mary Miller cut the ribbon on the new clinic, Nov. 19, 2025. They are surrounded by SVH providers and leaders. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Snoqualmie Valley Health opens North Bend clinic

The clinic has a full-time primary care provider and some speciality services.

Books and Bottles owner Julie Thomas prepares to the cut the ribbon on her shop, joined by her husband and daughter, Nov. 14, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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New Snoqualmie shop builds community around books and wine

Books and Bottles offers tastings, clubs, kids books and more.

Courtesy Photo, BECU

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BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union

When completed, company will have 1.74 million members and assets of $33 billion

The new Downtown Church will reside on the top floor of downtown Snoqualmie’s Railroad Building. Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

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I-90 Church buys downtown Snoqualmie property

The church will begin services at its new location in December.

The Stumpf family celebrates after Gray’s Mercantile founder Summer Stumpf cuts the ribbon, Nov. 15, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Fall City pop-up holiday shop supports local nonprofit

All proceeds from the store go to the Live Gray’s Way Foundation.

Ron Cox with his wife, KC, and his two sons, Michael and Stephen, and their families (minus one grandson). Photo courtesy of Sara Cox

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Carnation Ace Hardware’s bittersweet goodbye after 56 years

The property is going to become a farm and feed cooperative.

Bob Cox Sr. in the middle, with Ron on the right and his sister Kitty on the left. Photos courtesy of Sara Cox

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Carnation Ace Hardware says farewell after 56 years

Carnation issued a proclamation Oct. 21 at the Carnation City Council meeting to celebrate the retirement of Ron…

CC’s Espresso and Ice Creamery is at 15525 Main St. NE, Duvall. Courtesy photo

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CC’s Espresso and Ice Creamery needs new ice cream freezer

For 20 years, Cindy Blackmore has managed C.C.’s Espresso and Ice Creamery in Duvall. According to her friend…

The 2025 Aspire Gala is Oct. 23. Image courtesy of SnoValley Chamber of Commerce

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SnoValley Chamber hosting Aspire Gala fundraiser, auction

Proceeds will benefit the chamber’s sustainable tourism efforts and more.

Voting is underway for the Best of the Snoqualmie Valley contest.

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Best of the Valley 2025: Vote for your favorites

No Boat Brewing Company harvests fresh hops for its brews. Photo courtesy of No Boat Brewing Company

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No Boat Brewing wins award for clean water commitment

The brewery is part of Washington Wild’s Washington Brewshed Alliance.