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The children’s book “Colorsss” published Sept. 2, 2025. Photo courtesy of Deborah Hutchinson

Life

Carnation native publishes children’s book about snakes

“Colorsss” teaches children their colors and snake facts.

The North Bend Farmers Market on June 23.
The North Bend Farmers Market, June 23, 2022. File photo

Life

Snoqualmie Valley community calendar | Sept. 5 edition

Don’t miss the final North Bend Farmers Market of the season.

Some completed pottery at June and Gem ceramics studio, July 24, 2025. June and Gem is a participating location in the 2025 Snoqualmie Valley Art Studio Tour. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Life

Inaugural Valley art studio tour set for Sept. 6

The 10-stop tour was organized by North Bend Art and Industry.

Carnation Cafe owner Don Langhans stands for a photo in front of the restaurant, July 24, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

Carnation Cafe celebrates 10 years of business

The cafe’s high-quality but down-to-earth menu has made it a local mainstay.

A group does yoga in the field with goats at Katsiki Goat Farm. The next yoga with goats session is Aug. 29. Photo courtesy of Katsiki Goat Farm

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Snoqualmie Valley community calendar | Aug. 29 edition

A yoga class with goats, a boogie at the barn and more.

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Homeless encampment at the Green River.

Northwest

Homelessness still rising in Washington, state data shows

Homelessness is still on the rise in Washington, but data collected by the state Department of Commerce shows…

Snoqualmie Valley Health executives stand shovel-ready at the groundbreaking ceremony for the HUB, Aug. 22, 2025. From left: Chief Nursing Executive Tricia Ralston; Chief of Strategic Operations Tammy Moore; CEO Renee Jensen; Chief Medical Officer Jeremey Storm; CFO Patrick Ritter. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

Snoqualmie Valley Health breaks ground on expansion

The HUB will have more healthcare space, a restaurant and community amenities.

Eden performs at the inaugural Carnation Concert Crawl, Aug. 17, 2025. Photo courtesy of Travis Wetherbee/Last Lite Photography

Life

Photos: The first ever Carnation Concert Crawl

The event was produced by Morgan Henley Presents.

Infographic from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office showing the number of retail crime filings through June each year since 2021. Courtesy photo.

News

Prosecutor’s office: Retail crime cases increasing since 2021

This increase was attributed to the implementation of a prosecutor dedicated to working full-time on retail crime case…

Sarah Perry and her dog, Sadie, sit with the photo of Bill Ramos used for his celebration of life in their Issaquah home, July 30, 2025. Perry said she keeps the photo in her home office so Ramos is always with her. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

News

The life and legacy of late Sen. Bill Ramos

“Bill had an ability to make you feel seen and heard, no matter who you were.”

Duvall’s community events coordinator Rita Moreno (left) chats with Deputy City Clerk Kelsey MacDonald in the office, Aug. 13, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

News

City of Duvall finds success in small but mighty staff

The team attributes its abilities to a positive workplace culture.

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project will cause a closure of southbound lanes this weekend. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

News

I-405 southbound lane closures this weekend

Signed detours will be in place to divert traffic.

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Life

Duvall launches passport to encourage visiting local farms

Those who complete a passport challenge by the end of the year can claim a prize.