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Customers stroll through the North Bend Farmers Market, Sept. 11, 2025.

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Snoqualmie Valley community calendar | May 29 edition

May 29

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Join the Blake Pottle Foundation 5k against colon cancer

At the Blake Pottle Foundation, we believe that healthy living isn’t just about miles logged, or games won…

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Durian fruit, ready to be weighed.

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Asian markets – from strip malls to mega stores | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

When husband and wife Taiwanese immigrants, Cindy and Jack Lee opened a supermarket in Vancouver, B.C. in 1993,…

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The SnoValley Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated a ribbon cutting for Lora Bloom Consulting and owner Tammy Myers. Lora Bloom Consulting works with business owners who have already built a strong foundation and are ready for a strategic partner to help take their business to the next level, according to the chamber.

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Snoqualmie Valley community calendar | May 22 edition

May 23-25

Chateau NoElle Vineyards & Winery. Courtesy photo

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Wine boss: Cheers to Washington state’s amazing wine industry

Many of you know how much I love Washington state wine and the lengths that I go through…

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?