Community leaders gather outside Encompass NW’s new Child Development Center on Aug. 19 for the building’s grand opening. From left: State Rep. Bill Ramos, Snoqualmie Mayor Matt Larson (back), Encompass Executive Director Nela Cumming, Snoqualmie Tribal Chairman Robert de los Angeles, King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert, State Rep. Lisa Callan, Issaquah Mayor Mary Lou Pauly, North Bend Mayor Rob McFarland. Photo by Conor Wilson/Snoqualmie Valley Record

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Staffing shortages worsen childcare availability in Valley

Local zip codes are some of the most in-need of additional childcare in all of King County.

Chris Gregersen injects a young chinook salmon with a small transponder used for tracking the migration of the fish. Photo courtesy of King County

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King County scientists work to save chinook salmon

They conducted a study to determine how the salmon use the Green River as a habitat.

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A few of the 17 new houses being built along 324th Ave Southeast in Fall City.

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Fall City population to grow by 20% with new housing development

Fall City residents are fighting to preserve the rural character of their town after a development company has…

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COVID-19 cases surge over Christmas weekend in King County

Projections suggest things will get worse before they get better.

Snoqualmie Casino is located at 37500 SE North Bend Way, Snoqualmie. Courtesy photo

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Snoqualmie Casino launches sports betting app

After becoming the first place in Washington to allow for legal sports betting last September, the Snoqualmie Casino…

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Snow leads to hundreds of incidents along King County highways, freeways

State Patrol responds to 279 collisions, 865 other incidents over 3 days

Valley Shuttle. Photo courtesy of Snoqualmie Valley Transportation

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Coalition launches campaign to help Valley residents use public transit

In an effort to increase understanding of the various transportation options in the Snoqualmie Valley, the Snoqualmie Valley…

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‘Twas a white and cold Christmas weekend in the Valley – with more snow to come

Weather forecast calls for more snow this week.

The Snoqualmie Fire and Police Department participated in the second annual Santa Parade and Food Drive to benefit the Helping Hands Ministry Backpack Program. The group provided food for over 200 kids who face food insecurity and provided gifts to 262 kids in the Valley. Courtesy photo.

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Santa parade and food drive comes to town

The Snoqualmie Fire and Police Department participated in the second annual Santa Parade and Food Drive on Dec.…

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Exit interview: Snoqualmie Mayor Matt Larson leaves office after 16 years

After 20 years in Snoqualmie government, including 16 years as the city’s mayor, Matt Larson called for adjournment…

Mike Sauerwein, Snoqualmie’s new city administrator. Courtesy photo.

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Snoqualmie hires new city administrator

After a nearly nine month search, the City of Snoqualmie has named Mike Sauerwein its new city administrator.

Homeless encampment in wooded area in Auburn on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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King County to skip annual homeless count again, citing faulty methodology

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority said the count is inaccurate and “harmful.”

The Gambill Home. Light Up North Bend Lighting Contest Griswold Division Winner. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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Winners of Light up North Bend Holiday Lighting Contest

Some of the winning entries in the Light up North Bend Holiday Lighting Contest.