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Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. on Jan. 14, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Small businesses brace for higher minimum wage in King County

New wage for unincorporated areas went into effect Jan. 1, but the rules are still being determined.

A memorial to “Twin Peaks” director and co-creator David Lynch outside Twede’s Cafe in North Bend, Jan. 25, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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David Lynch fans memorialize him outside Twede’s Cafe

A memorial with gifts and notes began popping up shortly after Lynch died Jan. 15.

Jeffrey Nelson receives his sentence Jan. 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Former Auburn cop sentenced to 16 years, 8 months for murder

A jury convicted him in June 2024 for second-degree murder after shooting Jesse Sarey in 2019

Members of the Costco Teamsters union rally outside Costco’s Issaquah headquarters, Jan. 23, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Costco union workers rally outside shareholder meeting

The Costco Teamsters say they will strike if an agreement isn’t reached by Jan. 31.

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Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | Jan. 24 edition

Catch a showing of ‘Rainier: A Beer Odyssey,’ at North Bend Theatre

Carnation City Manager Rhonda Ender (left) and Mayor Adair Hawkins outside Carnation City Hall, Jan. 17, 2025.
Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

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Carnation city manager, new mayor discuss 2025 goals

The city’s priorities include a SR 203 roundabout and a better Tolt Dam alarm.

Attendees of a Queer Mountaineers hike at Cherry Creek Falls in Duvall in 2024. Photo courtesy of Queer Mountaineers

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Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | Jan. 17 edition

Stride with Pride hike: The Queer Mountaineers are leading a hike at Cougar Mountain totalling approximately 6 miles…

Photo courtesy of North Bend Theatre

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David Lynch, ‘Twin Peaks’ creator, dies at 78

Local fans mourn and honor the man who helped put North Bend on the map.

Sarah Perry. Photo courtesy of King County

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Sarah Perry announces reelection for King County Council

Perry was elected to serve King County District 3 in 2021.

Fentanyl pills. (Photo provided by the Drug Enforcement Administration)

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Funds are running out to help vacate drug possession charges

King County Department of Public Defense urges people with simple drug possession charges to use its free resources.

Mount Si from North Fork Farm in North Bend. Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

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Snoqualmie Valley tourism planning needs local input

Public workshops are part of state’s Rural Tourism Support Program.

Snoqualmie Valley School District School Resource Officer Austin Gutwein stands outside Mount Si High School, Jan. 8, 2025. Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

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Snoqualmie PD reinstates school resource officer position

Police chief discusses staffing shortages, importance of full-time school resource officer.

Two Fall City and two Kirkland firefighters drove down to Los Angeles County together. Photo courtesy of the Fall City Fire Department

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Fall City Fire Dept. sends help to LA wildfires

King County sent 12 fire engines from various departments.