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Fall City quarry land bought by county, saved as open space

King County purchased the land in stages over four years.

Road signage alerts visitors that the Denny Creek and Franklin Falls trailheads are closed due to staffing shortages. Photo courtesy of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust

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Snoqualmie Pass trailheads close due to Forest Service staffing cuts

Thousands of U.S. Forest Service employees were terminated last week.

Police Chief Brian Lynch with Snoqualmie and North Bend officials at the June 24 opening of a police substation at North Bend Outlet Mall. (Valley Record file photo)

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Snoqualmie, North Bend renew policing agreement until June

North Bend is paying about 12.9% more this year for police services than in 2024.

The view of the Snoqualmie Valley from the patio of the Carnation Farms Farmview Kitchen Aug. 14, 2024. Photo by Grace Gorenflo/For the Valley Record

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Local alliance hosts climate-resilient farming workshop

Event is the product of conversations about how to better support the Snoqualmie Valley’s farmers.

Outside of the Snoqualmie Police Department, 34825 SE Douglas St. File photo

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Snoqualmie police chief put on administrative leave

Police Chief Brian Lynch is part of an ongoing internal investigation.

The city of Duvall’s snow plows. Photo courtesy of the city of Duvall

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Where to expect snow plows in the Snoqualmie Valley

Each town has an online snow plow route map.

Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. on Jan. 14, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Small businesses brace for higher minimum wage in King County

New wage for unincorporated areas went into effect Jan. 1, but the rules are still being determined.

A memorial to “Twin Peaks” director and co-creator David Lynch outside Twede’s Cafe in North Bend, Jan. 25, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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David Lynch fans memorialize him outside Twede’s Cafe

A memorial with gifts and notes began popping up shortly after Lynch died Jan. 15.

Jeffrey Nelson receives his sentence Jan. 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Former Auburn cop sentenced to 16 years, 8 months for murder

A jury convicted him in June 2024 for second-degree murder after shooting Jesse Sarey in 2019

Members of the Costco Teamsters union rally outside Costco’s Issaquah headquarters, Jan. 23, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Costco union workers rally outside shareholder meeting

The Costco Teamsters say they will strike if an agreement isn’t reached by Jan. 31.

Carnation City Manager Rhonda Ender (left) and Mayor Adair Hawkins outside Carnation City Hall, Jan. 17, 2025.
Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

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Carnation city manager, new mayor discuss 2025 goals

The city’s priorities include a SR 203 roundabout and a better Tolt Dam alarm.

Photo courtesy of North Bend Theatre

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David Lynch, ‘Twin Peaks’ creator, dies at 78

Local fans mourn and honor the man who helped put North Bend on the map.

Sarah Perry. Photo courtesy of King County

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Sarah Perry announces reelection for King County Council

Perry was elected to serve King County District 3 in 2021.