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Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. Jan. 14, 2025.

News

Valley employers juggle higher minimum wages and taxes

Business owners on the state of business in WA.

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Former North Bend Mayor Ken Hearing (second from right) is presented with the Fritz Ribary Community Leadership award at the SnoValley Chamber Aspire Gala, Feb. 28, 2026.

Business

SnoValley Chamber hosts successful fundraising gala

The evening included community connection and awards.

Wakulima USA of Kent is one of 15 local organizations to be awarded Climate Commitment Act funds from the Washington State Department of Health. Courtesy photo.

Northwest

DOH awards $2.5 million to local environmental organizations

Fifteen community-based and Tribal organizations throughout the state have been awarded funds.

Enumclaw experienced flooding from Boise Creek and sewer overflows during the Dec. 11 flooding. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Police Department

News

SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding

Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.

TrueView360s owner Jim Osgood makes a 3D tour of Pet Place Market in North Bend. 
Photo courtesy of TrueView360s

Business

SnoValley Virtual Tour Initiative to prep businesses for World Cup

It’s an effort to help businesses strengthen their digital presence for visitors.

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PNW Performing Arts students at the 2026 Junior Theater Festival West.

Life

Snoqualmie performing arts studio wins national awards

Students recently attended the 2026 Junior Theater Festival West.

The SnoValley Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Feb. 20 for Joanna Hagen ARNP PLLC – Family Medicine at 7713 Center Blvd, Suite #160. She was welcomed alongside Dr. John Gray.

Life

Snoqualmie Valley community calendar | Feb. 27 edition

SnoValley Chamber to host annual fundraising gala.

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Charlotte Spani (right) and Brandy Eckman, the new owners of Quintessential Knits in Duvall, Jan. 28, 2026.

Business

Mother-daughter duo save Duvall yarn shop from closure

The new owners of Quintessential Knits are prioritizing fiber arts and community.

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The Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank is located at 122 E. 3rd St., North Bend.

News

Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank receives solar panel grant

The grant will help the nonprofit afford its new location.

North Bend Mayor Mary Miller (left) and Snoqualmie Mayor Jim Mayhew stand with Twin Peaks Day proclamations, Feb. 24, 2026. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Life

Twin Peaks Day 2026 | Photos

Dozens of fans turned out to see the “Welcome to Twin Peaks” sign.

Reading the names of every incarcerated Japanese-American at the Puyallup Fairgrounds during World War II.

News

‘Never again is now’: Remembering 125k incarcerated Japanese-Americans

“Never again is now” is the refrain that echoed through the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League’s 2026…

Scene from the Feb. 17 meeting of the King County Council. Screenshot

Top News

King County Council ordinance targets immigration enforcement

Protests disrupt meeting: “I appreciate you having an executive order, but that is not enough.”

Government officials and members of Real Twin Peaks stand for a photo with the “Welcome to Twin Peaks” sign, Feb. 25, 2025. Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

Life

Snoqualmie Valley community calendar | Feb. 20 edition

The Real Twin Peaks 2026 is here.