King County Correctional Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Green River Killer booked into King County jail after state prison transfer

Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate ‘potentially related cases’

(Photos courtesy of Snoqualmie Fire Department and Emergency Management)

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Rock climber rescued at Olallie State Park

Man fell 40 feet and suffered a possible ankle fracture at the Deception Crags area of the park.

Carnation Farms staff members gather with their family and friends at the Farmview Kitchen’s soft opening Aug. 14, 2024. Photos by Grace Gorenflo/For the Valley Record

Business

Carnation Farms honors legacy with remodeled dining center

Renovations began in the spring for Farmview Kitchen.

Snoqualmie Mayor Katherine Ross (left) and Snoqualmie City Councilmember Kat Cotton at the annual Firefighters Pancake Breakfast on Aug. 17. Photo courtesy of the Snoqualmie Fire Department

Life

Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar: Sept. 6 edition

Snoqualmie International Block Party 2024 is Sept. 7: Connect with neighbors, support local businesses, and create memories.

(Photo courtesy of the Snoqualmie Police Department)

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Snoqualmie police pause school resource officer position

Citing staffing shortages, the department hopes to resume the service in 2025.

Adam Frye. Courtesy photo

Sports

QA with new Mount Si cross country coach Adam Frye

“When the opportunity at Mount Si High School came up, I was excited to coach in the community…

Mount Si quarterback rolls outside the pocket during a simulated drill. Ben Ray / Valley Record

Sports

New look Mount Si football team faces tough road in 2024

After graduating 26 seniors, the Wildcats take on one of the most difficult schedules in the state.

Ceramic fish swim past the front door of Carnation Elementary. Photos by Grace Gorenflo/For the Valley Record

Life

New mural at Carnation Elementary pays homage to salmon

“It’s such a wonderful analogy to children as they’re growing up.”

In an effort to strengthen King County’s cultural sector and increasing public access to arts, heritage, science, public art and historic preservation education and experiences, 4Culture and Doors Open will bring funding to local non-profit organizations in 2025 and beyond. Susan Point. “Northwind Fishing Weir Legend”, 1997. Carved and painted cedar with cast concrete. Green River Trail, Tukwila, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com

Life

Doors Open brings millions of dollars to arts and cultural organizations throughout King County

With a minimum of 25% of funding to go to areas outside of Seattle, Doors Open will strengthen…

Snoqualmie Police Chief Mike Bailey at “Story Time with Firefighters” on Aug. 15. Courtesy photo

Life

Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar: Labor Day weekend edition

Connect with neighbors, support local businesses, and create memories at the 2024 Snoqualmie International Block Party.

Photo courtesy of Waste Management

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Snoqualmie Waste Management rates to increase by 42%

The new rates will go into effect in June 2025.

Photos courtesy of Mt. Si Lutheran

Life

Mt. Si Lutheran Church sets students up for success

Hundreds of students receive school supplies, shoes, food and backpacks at this year’s distribution event.

King County Capital Program Manager and Fall City resident Jeff Wilson lead a tour of the city and how the new septic system will change operations. Photo by Mallory Kruml/Valley Record

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Fall City breaks ground on future septic system

At that time the system was expected to be completed by the end of 2023. However, it looks…