Scene of the April 14 fire at 8102 Railroad Avenue SE in downtown Snoqualmie. (File photo)

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Year in Review: Snoqualmie Valley’s top stories of 2024

Take a look back at the year’s top stories and photos.

Student volunteers unload gifts for the 2024 Giving Tree shop at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in North Bend. Photo courtesy of Joe Dockery

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Snoqualmie Giving Tree sees highest number of families yet

“There’s a lot of families that are really struggling this year,” Debby Peterman said.

Snoqualmie City Hall. File photo.

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State auditor: Ex-Snoqualmie HR manager stole health funds

The state auditor has published a fraud investigation report on the incident.

Crews clear trees from State Route 18, which the Washington State Patrol closed in both directions Wednesday, Nov. 20, from Issaquah Hobart to I-90 over Tiger Mountain because of fallen trees during a windstorm. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Patrol

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King County Council approves legislation to help bomb cyclone victims

The legislation will ease expenses for businesses and homeowners.

A house in Issaquah was damaged by fallen trees during November’s bomb cyclone. (Courtesy of King County Councilmember Sarah Perry’s office)

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King County Councilmembers sponsor legislation to help storm victims

The legislation would expedite permits and reimburse living expenses.

Crews work to cleanup trees on State Route 18 after the windstorm Nov. 19-20, 2024. (Courtesy of Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson)

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Valley outages, shutdowns after bomb cyclone hits Puget Sound

As of Wednesday morning, the Valley still had dozens of power outages.

Jordan Perry, holding Carnation’s Jordan Perry Month proclamation, stands for a photo with members of Carnation staff. Courtesy of the city of Carnation

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Meet Jordan Perry, the man Carnation named a month after

Perry is an engineer and a 2023 “Lego Masters” contestant.

A ballot drop box in Duvall. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Final election results for Valley districts

Results for the 5th, 12th and 45th Legislative Districts have been finalized.

Crews assess the damage to State Route 202 during the 2009 Snoqualmie River flood. Photo courtesy of King County Department of Natural Resources.

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How to prepare for flood season in the Snoqualmie Valley

Local communities are at risk of flooding until April.

North Bend City Council. Courtesy of the City of North Bend

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North Bend nears deadline to ensure state funding

“Last night we failed as a City Council,” Councilmember Errol Tremolada wrote on Instagram.

Competing for the 8th Congressional District: Carmen Goers, left, and Kim Schrier. COURTESY PHOTOS

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Adam Smith and Kim Schrier will retain Congress seats | Election 2024

Smith represents the 9th Congressional District and Schrier represents the 8th Congressional District.

A ballot drop box in Duvall. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Incumbents share wins with new faces in Valley districts | Election 2024

Early results for 5th, 12th and 45th Legislative Districts.

Larry Best, a customer coordinator for quality assurance who has worked at Boeing for 38 years, stands outside of Angel of the Winds Arena with a “vote no” sign on Monday in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Boeing Machinists approve contract, ending 52-day strike

After voting no twice, 59% of union members approved the latest contract.