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A statue depicting a woman with a rose and a folded American flag at the Snoqualmie Veterans Memorial. The statue, provided by Post 79, represents the spouses of fallen service members and is surrounded by names of the fallen. Photo by Faith Ellis

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For Post 79, Memorial Day is not confined to one Monday in May

American Legion Post 79 demonstrates service across Snoqualmie Valley.

The SnoValley Chamber of Commerce hosted a grand opening celebration May 12 for Downtown Church in Snoqualmie. Courtesy photo

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Connections: Local groups who make the Snoqualmie Valley go round

SnoValley Chamber of Commerce: The SnoValley Chamber is a Regional Chamber of Commerce, serving the business communities of…

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Shoppers fill Taylor Landing park in Duvall for opening day of the 2026 Duvall Farmers Market season, May 7, 2026.

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Snoqualmie Valley community calendar | May 15 edition

Thursdays through mid-October

The seven-member board of Valley Animal Partners volunteers their time to help low-income individuals in Snoqualmie Valley. Photo courtesy of Kelly Swedick

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As pet care costs climb, Snoqualmie Valley nonprofit becomes lifeline

Residents across Snoqualmie Valley are facing dire choices in the wake of rising veterinary costs. For Kassandra Maffitt,…

Peter Herzog, Sarah Ballew and Carrie Lee Gagnon speak at a recent gathering for the SnoValley Regional Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Kelly Coughlin and Rene Price

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Wander Wisely builds wilderness knowledge to protect tourists

If a tourist looked at social media, they’d think Snoqualmie Valley hikes were an easy walk. The stats…

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The Dick’s Drive-In food truck serves customers at the Duvall Farmers Market, May 7, 2026.

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Photos: Opening day of the Duvall Farmers Market

The market is open 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays through mid-October at Taylor Landing.

A still from “Under A Million Stars,” directed by Chezik Tsunoda, who is based in Mercer Island. Photo courtesy of SIFF.

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SIFF reviews: “Under A Million Stars,” directed by Mercer Island’s Chezik Tsunoda

Directed by Chezik Tsunoda, who was one of the recipients of the 2025 Seattle International Film Festival Grant…

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Wine boss: How to find an outstanding wine

What makes wine stand out?

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Starter plants at Carnation Farms.

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Snoqualmie Valley community calendar | May 8 edition

May 8

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Wine boss: Light reds, blends and the difference between right and left bank

When most people think of red wine bold, heavy wines come to mind. However, there are red varietals…

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The Snoqualmie Valley Record’s downtown Snoqualmie office.

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Snoqualmie Valley community calendar | May 1 edition

Meet the Valley Record staff May 7.

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Volunteer Karen Fletcher hands out free native trees and shrubs to visitors during Carnation Arbor Day on April 25. Carnation is a Tree City USA community and this year received the Growth Award from the Arbor Day Foundation.

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Carnation hosts annual Arbor Day celebration

Free event April 25 included live music, storytelling, crafts, tree and plant giveaways, t-shirt printing and more.

Two birdwatchers scan for red-winged blackbirds at a wetland at Meadowbrook Farm in North Bend. Mary Norton, president of the Meadowbrook Farm Preservation Association, led a group of avian enthusiasts on a circuit of the park on April 25.

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Winter bird walk at Meadowbrook

A winter bird walk was held April 25 at the Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center to see what birds…