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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

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I-405 southbound lane closures this weekend

Signed detours will be in place to divert traffic.

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Duvall launches passport to encourage visiting local farms

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

The 84th annual Snoqualmie Days festival Grand Parade held on Aug. 19, 2023. (File photo) The 84th annual Snoqualmie Days festival Grand Parade held on Aug. 19. Photo by Dylan Lockard/For the Valley Record

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Snoqualmie Valley community calendar | Aug. 22 edition

Check it out: North Bend Theatre is one of several nation-wide screening locations of the 2025 CatVideoFest.

A cedar round hanging on a maple tree marks the beginning of the Art in Nature trail walk on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail in Carnation, Aug. 18, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Local nonprofit lines Snoqualmie Valley Trail with art

The art will be available on the trail in Carnation until Sept. 1.

Sunflowers in the fields at Muddy Boots farm in Duvall, Aug. 18, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Second annual Sunflower Festival runs through Sept. 14

The festival includes farms from North Bend to Duvall.

Theresa Haley cuts the ribbon at a ceremony for her physical therapy clinic, Alpine Mechanics, in North Bend, July 31, 2025. She is joined by her husband, her staff and North Bend Mayor Mary Miller (right). Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

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North Bend physical therapist provides mountain-specific services

Alpine Mechanics offers mountain movement analysis, as well as general PT.

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King County felony juvenile diversion program is paused

This decision came after it was revealed that 53.2% of participating juveniles with low-level felonies reoffend within two…

The Refuge Outdoor Festival returns for a second year to Tolt-MacDonald Park in 2018. Photo courtesy of Sally Phnouk

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Snoqualmie Valley community calendar | Aug. 15 edition

Refuge Outdoor Festival returns for its 8th year in Carnation.

North Bend Downtown Foundation Executive Director Jessica Self prepares to hand out medals at the Festival at Mount Si 5k run, Aug. 9, 2025. Photo courtesy of KKPJ Photography

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Photos: Festival at Mount Si rocks North Bend

Annual community celebration was held Aug. 8-10.

Alphonzo Tuputala, an alum of Federal Way High School and University of Washington, works on a drill during his first day at Seahawks training camp. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Seattle Seahawks chemistry looks to provide additional edge in 2025

Seattle’s newest signing Alphonzo Tuputala practiced with the team.

James Harrison Newcomer’s Department of Corrections mugshot. Courtesy photo

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Man pleads guilty to multiple sex offenses

He admitted to sexually abusing ten minor girls, including one in Snoqualmie.

Robert de los Angeles, chairperson of the Snoqualmie Tribal Council, cuts the ribbon at the opening of the Snoqualmie Casino’s hotel, surrounded by tribal members, Aug. 8, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Snoqualmie Casino cuts ribbon on long-awaited hotel

The hotel has a luxury spa, restaurants, gaming and more.

Ichiro takes the podium during his number retirement ceremony. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Ichiro’s 51 retired in Seattle

One of the most iconic players in Seattle pro sports is now etched into Mariners history.