In an effort to strengthen King County’s cultural sector and increasing public access to arts, heritage, science, public art and historic preservation education and experiences, 4Culture and Doors Open will bring funding to local non-profit organizations in 2025 and beyond. Susan Point. “Northwind Fishing Weir Legend”, 1997. Carved and painted cedar with cast concrete. Green River Trail, Tukwila, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com

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Doors Open brings millions of dollars to arts and cultural organizations throughout King County

With a minimum of 25% of funding to go to areas outside of Seattle, Doors Open will strengthen…

Snoqualmie Police Chief Mike Bailey at “Story Time with Firefighters” on Aug. 15. Courtesy photo

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Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar: Labor Day weekend edition

Connect with neighbors, support local businesses, and create memories at the 2024 Snoqualmie International Block Party.

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Mt. Si Lutheran Church sets students up for success

Hundreds of students receive school supplies, shoes, food and backpacks at this year’s distribution event.

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Crowds of Valley residents gathered at Si View Park on Aug. 6 for the Snoqualmie Police Department’s National Night Out to celebrate public safety and connect with local law enforcement agencies.

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Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar: Check out Sunflower Festival and more

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This year’s batch of new Snoqualmie Valley School District staff were welcomed at new employee orientation on Aug. 12. Each new teacher received a welcome bag put together by the SnoValley Chamber of Commerce and filled with goodies from businesses around the Valley. (Photo courtesy of Snoqualmie Valley School District)

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Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | Aug. 16 edition

Snoqualmie Days: Snoqualmie Days is returning to the Valley on Aug. 16-17.

Duvall’s outdoor summer concert series is SummerStage 2024. The last concert of the series is scheduled for Aug. 14 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and picnic food to the event. Photo courtesy of the city of Duvall

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Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | Aug. 9 edition

Head over to North Bend’s new and unique play and work space at the Village Project, 203 W.…

On July 24, community members met up at the North Bend Train Depot with Eastside Fire & Rescue, King County Emergency Management and city staff to talk about wildfire potential and prevention in the region. Photo courtesy of the City of North Bend

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Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | Aug. 2 edition

Boeing Classic: Head over to the Club at Snoqualmie Ridge on August 5-11 for its 19th annual Boeing…

The Northwest Railway Museum’s Day Out With Thomas continues July 26-28. To learn more about Thomas the Tank Engine and activities, or to buy tickets, visit thomas.trainmuseum.org. Photo courtesy of the Northwest Railway Museum

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Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | July 26 edition

Don’t miss: Northwest Railway Museum’s Day Out With Thomas continues July 26-28.

Classic photo of Si View Pool. Courtesy photo

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Valley Pool Together petition seeks discussion among community

The petition can be found under the title “A Regional Aquatic Center for Snoqualmie Valley” on ipetitions.com, and…

North Bend Mayor Mary Miller stopped by Wildflower Barrelhouse on July 13 to celebrate the wine bar’s ribbon cutting and grand opening. Photo courtesy of the SnoValley Chamber of Commerce

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Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | July 19 edition

Head over to Aroma Coffee Co., 33429 Redmond-Fall City Road, Fall City, for their Friday Market on July…

Winners of the 2024 Empower Youth Rise and Shine Awards. Photo courtesy of Empower Youth Network

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Empower Youth Network honors students, community volunteers

EYN held its annual Rise and Shine Volunteer Recognition Breakfast on June 5.

Scene from the Valley Center Stage’s recent performance of “Man of La Mancha.” Learn about upcoming performances at valleycenterstage.org. (Photos courtesy of Valley Center Stage)

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Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | June 12 edition

Events include hyperlocal honey tasting, Family Friday Hour and more.

Tillman Yowell, right, with Nate Allen, head chef at The Grange. Photo by Benjamin Floyd

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Cedarcrest grad heads to Culinary Institute of America

The teenager has been working for the past two years at The Grange farm-to-table restaurant in Duvall.