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A rendering of the SR18 diverging diamond interchange upon completion. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation

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SR18 closure at I-90 rescheduled to start May 29

Both directions of traffic will be closed around the clock until June 4.

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Rendering of a room at the Snoqualmie Casino’s new hotel.

News

Snoqualmie Casino taking reservations for upcoming hotel

The hotel is set to open in August.

”Monarch City.” Photo courtesy of SIFF

Life

SIFF reviews: “Monarch City” and “BLKNWS: Terms Conditions”

51st Seattle International Film Festival includes films with a Northwest connection.

The Book Nest owner Andrea Amstutz cuts the ribbon at her ribbon-cutting ceremony April 19, 2025. Amstutz was joined by her husband and daughter. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

New bookstore The Book Nest opens in Fall City

The Snoqualmie Valley’s only book store will soon offer book clubs.

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Life

Cascade Bicycle Club preps for annual Flying Wheels Summer Century

On May 31, cyclists can ride the streets of the Snoqualmie Valley.

The Denman family. Courtesy photo

News

Community helps Carnation family after fire ravages home

“We have the most incredible community.”

Demographics of crime victims in King County from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Courtesy photo.

Northwest

King Co. 2024 crime stats show more women victims

County prosecutor supports more funding for crime victims.

Members of Carnation City Council and staff stand for a photo at 425 Magazine’s Best Of awards ceremony May 8, 2025. From left: Mayor Adair Hawkins; Councilmember Ryan Burrell; Councilmember Brodie Nelson; Councilmember Jessica Merizan; City Manager Rhonda Ender; Deputy Mayor Jim Ribail. Photo courtesy of Verbovski Photography

Life

Carnation becomes first Valley town to win 425 Magazine’s Best City

50 Snoqualmie Valley businesses won Best of 425 titles as well.

The historic Dougherty Farmstead in Duvall. The Duvall Historical Society is giving tours of the property every Sunday through September. Photo courtesy of Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust

Life

Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | May 16 edition

Support small businesses this week at various Valley events.

State Route 18 and Interstate 90 interchange near Snoqualmie. COURTESY GRAPHIC, WSDOT

Northwest

SR 18 closure at I-90 cancelled this weekend because of rain

Extended closure was supposed to take place May 15-21.

The inside of parlor car 1049 in the Northwest Railway Museum’s workshop, April 29, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Life

Northwest Railway Museum’s tedious restoration of a 1901 parlor car

“We’re not trying to build a better railcar … we’re trying to build this railcar.”

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News

Renton, Bellevue among cities of possible measles exposure

For those possibly exposed to measles between April 30 and May 3, the most likely time to become…

Staff and board members of Reclaim celebrate their ribbon cutting May 8, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

News

Reclaim celebrates community service center in Snoqualmie

The nonprofit now owns a building after 13 years of housing services.