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Entering his final year in office, Gov. Jay Inslee called for action on several fronts in his annual State of the State address to a joint session of the state Legislature.

News

Gov. calls for action on homelessness, climate, abortion rights

While he painted a picture of a state succeeding on many fronts, Republican leaders expressed reservations on Democrat…

(Photo courtesy of Collienne Becker)

Business

Carnation welcomes new health and wellness shop on Tolt Ave.

Heart and Sol Wellness is owned and run by one woman.

Courtesy Photo, King County Elections

News

Secretary of State notifies Legislature of initiatives likely to be on ballots

The initiatives address issues such as parental rights for education, tax collection, vehicle pursuits by police and carbon…

(Screenshot from Snoqualmie Police Department X account)

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Suspects arrested in connection to cable damage and theft

Police say the two men may be connected to other incidents in King County.

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King County Agricultural commissioner lays out farming changes

County has been working at helping more “first generation” farmers get started, especially immigrants and people of color.

Snoqualmie Elementary multi-language teacher Nicole Perriella-Rehmke has written a book called “Except For All That Noise” that offers coping strategies for children and adults with sensory sensitivity. (Photo courtesy of Snoqualmie Valley School District)

Life

Snoqualmie teacher’s book brings awareness to sensory sensitivity

‘Except For All That Noise’ focuses on navigating overstimulation.

Mary Miller is the new mayor of North Bend. (Courtesy photo)

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North Bend’s new mayor is ready to open more doors

Mary Miller recaps where she came from and how she got here.

The Seattle Dykes on Bikes at the 2023 Making Strides of Seattle breast cancer walk. Courtesy photo.

Life

Lesbian motorcycle club offers community and security

Membership continues to grow for the first Washington state chapter of Dykes on Bikes.

(Courtesy photo)

News

Snoqualmie police arrest Newcastle man over explicit texts with teen

The mother and father of the Mount Si High School student called the police when they discovered messages…

Sarah Hughes, left, unveils her mural in June alongside Ava Mulligan, a Two Rivers High School Student, and North Bend Mayor Rob McFarland. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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Snoqualmie Valley’s top stories of 2023

Here’s the year in review.

Construction has moved swiftly through the multi-phase project at Snoqualmie Casino since the groundbreaking in 2022. (Cameron Sires/Sound Publishing)

Business

Snoqualmie Casino expansion inches closer to completion

There will be an expected 200 to 250 new employees.

Courtesy of Fall City Community Association

News

Fall City Community Association targets community center feasibility

On Jan. 16, a meeting will be held between the Fall City Community Association (FCCA) and King County…

Photo courtesy of Kathy Lambert
The current state of Preston Mill Park, located on Preston-Fall City Road SE between Upper Preston Road SE and SE 86th Street.

Opinion

The past, present and future of Preston Mill Park | Kathy Lambert

This park needs your help to obtain the necessary county funding to be completed and opened as soon…