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Lindsay Gilliam, executive director of the Carnation Farmers Market, poses in front of the Red Barn at King County’s Tolt-McDonald Park, the market’s new home.

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Carnation Farmers Market secures new home, celebrates 20 years nourishing the community

After nearly folding three years ago, the market moves to new home at Tolt McDonald Park.

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Residents enjoy the sunshine in Si View Park during the North Bend Farmers Market on June 23, 2022.

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It all started with saving the pool: Si View Parks District celebrates 20 years

February marks the 20th anniversary of Si View Metropolitan Parks District’s formation

The Real Twin Peaks Days kicks off on Friday morning near the Welcome to Twin Peaks Sign. Photo William Shaw/ Valley Record.

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Happy Twin Peaks Day: Valley will pay homage to cult-classic show this weekend

The Real Twin Peaks Days begins today and runs through the weekend.

Snoqualmie Valley Transportation (SVT) buses negotiate an obstacle course at DirtFish rally car school in Snoqualmie, during a driver safety training event. Photo courtesy of SVT.

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SVT bus service, rally school team up to solve shared problems

Most people learn rally driving at DirtFish in Snoqualmie for fun – maybe even for their bucket lists.…

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EYN to host youth mental health first aid, Resiliency Rising Conference in coming weeks

Empower Youth Network (EYN) will present the Third annual Resilience Rising Conference on Friday, March 3.

Burt Mann (right) stands next to former North Bend Mayor Ken Hearing in 2018. File photo.

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North Bend resident Burt “Walking” Mann turns 100

World War II vet and longtime North Bend resident Burt Mann celebrated his 100th Birthday on Feb. 7.

Flyer from Fall City Arts. Courtesy image.

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Fall City Arts to host ‘Makers Meetup’ on March 1

Calling all artists: The Fall City Arts group will host a makers meet-up on Wednesday, March 1, from…

At the Snoqualmie Valley Women in Leadership group's inaugural gathering Jan. 31, each of the attendees wore name tags that specified what they wanted to be asked about, and participated in various engagement activities. Courtesy photo

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Valley networking group empowers women in leadership

Snoqualmie Valley Women in Leadership hold first event Jan. 31.

Photo courtesy of Kathy Lambert

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Carnation Senior Center hosts crucial emergency preparedness session

By Kathy Lambert, Special to the Valley Record

A poster for “I and You” at Valley Center Stage. Courtesy image.

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Valley Center Stage ‘I and You’ runs until Feb. 19

Valley Center Stage returns to the theater with performances of “I and You,” every Thursday through Sunday beginning…

Empower Youth Network's Executive Director Laura Smith and Program Director Jerry Blackburn pose for a photo with the Carnation City Council. Carnation, alongside the cites of Snoqualmie, North Bend, Duvall, the Snoqualmie Tribe and Snoqualmie and Riverview School Districts, recognized January as Mentoring Month in the Snoqualmie Valley. From left: Ryan Burrell, Dusting Green, Adair Hawkins, Smith, Blackburn, Mayor Jim Ribail, Tim Harris. Courtesy Photo.

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Adult mentors make a difference for Valley students

January is Mentoring Month in the Valley, recognizing the benefits of mentors in youth success.

Angela Donaldson is stepping down as president of the Fall City Community Association (FCCA), the community nonprofit that runs unincorporated Fall City in the absence of a proper local government. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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Donaldson steps down as Fall City Community Association president

For the last three years, Angela Donaldson’s office at her Farmers Insurance branch has functioned like a de…

Joni’s son Dale, born in 2021, strides across a blanket of snow on Mount Rainier in January of this year. He now has at least three other siblings who share the mountain, not to mention his mom and dad.

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Joni the wolverine does it again

The mustelid mother is still making babies on Mt. Rainier.