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The Cedar River at the Renton Library on Thursday morning, Dec. 11, 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Apply for federal flood assistance funds by June 10

Affected by the December floods? June 10 is the deadline to apply for federal assistance programs Federal Emergency…

Many public transportation options are available for those looking to avoid street traffic during the World Cup. Pictured: Crowds board the Sound Transit Link Light Rail at Star Lake station. File photo

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Road construction will be limited during World Cup to aid traffic

The Washington State Department of Transportation will be restricting and limiting work on several major construction projects during…

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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,…

The Middle Fork Snoqualmie River in North Bend, Nov. 30, 2024. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Local rivers carry extra risk after December flooding, officials say

Residents should watch out for drowning hazards on local rivers this summer, according to a statement from the…

Volunteers clean up the Fall City Arena after the December 2025 flood event. Photo courtesy of Friends of Fall City Arena

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Fall City horse arena revitalized by community volunteers

A group of Fall City community members is restoring Fall City Arena, a part of the town’s riverside…

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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

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Two Search and Rescue members stand with a man they rescued last year after telling their story at SARposium, May 14, 2026.

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2026 Search and Rescue awareness event | Photos

The local nonprofit King County Search and Rescue Association held its 2026 SARposium at Remlinger Farms on May…

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A reported DUI crash in 2024 along State Route 900 in Renton.

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Deaths on Washington roads drop again

In an encouraging sign for road safety, traffic deaths in Washington fell significantly for the second year in…

Andre Testman. Courtesy photo

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Snoqualmie selects new city council member, police chief

Snoqualmie City Council has unanimously appointed Andre Testman to the council’s vacant position 6, and the city has…

The Marine Memorial near Round Pass, which is accessible by hiking or biking. Photo courtesy of National Park Service.

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Memorial Day at Mt. Rainier: ‘The Flight Has Ended, They Are Now In Thy Keeping’

This Memorial Day weekend, consider making a trip to the southeast side of Mt. Rainier National Park, where,…

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…

King County shooting victims visual. Courtesy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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Quarter one King County fatal shooting victims in single digits

For the first time since 2017, fatal shooting victims for quarter one of the year were in the…