North Bend City Hall. Courtesy photo

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North Bend is accepting applications to fill vacant city council seat

Residents interest in serving on council can submit an application until Nov. 9.

Highline College in Des Moines is one of the most diverse higher education institutions in Washington state. File photo

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Fewer students enroll at state’s public colleges, study says

Enrollment has picked up since the pandemic, but the lag threatens the state’s quest for education equity.

Mount Si High School students pose for a photo at their Homecoming Rally on Sept. 29. (Courtesy photo)

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October events | Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar

Don’t miss: Downtown North Bend businesses will host its annual trick-or-treat street from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct.…

Snoqualmie Trading Co. Owners Heather Dean (left) and Cheri Buell sell Love Snoqualmie Valley merch at Volunteer Day. Half of the proceeds went back into the community, Dean said. Photos by Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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Hundreds give back during Love Snoqualmie Valley Volunteer Day

Hundreds of residents contributed to a dozen volunteer projects across the Snoqualmie Valley on Saturday, Oct. 7, as…

Ten Mount Si Seniors were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation this month. Students entered into the competition by taking the 2022 Preliminary SAT. Nine were awarded a letter of commendation, while one was named a semi-finalist. Commendation: Avery Behn, Audrey Haindfield, Erick Hammersmark, Quaid Harrison, Aedan Kitchen, Alexander Mclean, Ashley Mitchell, Tanner Nelson, Christian Winder. Semi Finalist: Faraz Ahmed. 
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National Merit Scholarship recognition

Ten Mount Si Seniors were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation this month.

The four candidates running for the Snoqualmie Valley School District Board of Directors. From left: Linda Grez, Judith Milstein, Rene Price, Ram Vedullapalli. Photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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School board candidates take the stage at forum

Of the three seats up for election, only District 2, which represents part of North Bend, is competitive.

Gloria McNeely stands next former Mayor Matt Larson as she celebrates her 100th birthday at Snoqualmie City Hall. File photo

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Longtime Snoqualmie resident Gloria McNeely dies at 104

‘She loved making Snoqualmie a better place.’

Snoqualmie Valley Women in Leadership (SVWL) launched in January and serves women living in the Snoqualmie Valley who are in (or aspire to be in) positions of influence and leadership. (Courtesy photo)

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Snoqualmie Valley Women in Leadership to hold first retreat

“Resilience is a fundamental tool that we need in our toolbox, as leaders, to be able to operate…

DEA special agent David Reames points to two Oxycodone pills - one is real and the other is fake. (Photo by Cameron Sires/Sound Publishing)

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Fentanyl deaths continue to rise in U.S., King County

DEA hosts event focusing on dangers and awareness of the drug.

(Sound Publishing File Photo)

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Washington minimum wage to top $16 an hour next year

Meanwhile, some salaried workers and rideshare drivers could see their earnings rise from other state-required adjustments.

Volunteer Firefighters Josh Demetrescu and Anna Meehan pose for a photo with scholarship award winners Anna Findlay (left) and Lauren Kremer. Photo couresy of the city of Snoqualmie.

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Snoqualmie Fire Association gives scholarships to two Mount Si grads

Winners Lauren Kremer and Anna Findlay were each given a $1,500 scholarship

North Bend Mayor Rob McFarland (left) poses with former Councilmember Ross Loudenback and Councilmember Mary Miller. Courtesy photo.

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North Bend seeks replacement for outgoing councilmember

The North Bend City Council will begin its search for a new member this month, following the surprising…

Keep It Local Snoqualmie Valley Employee of the Quarter winners pose for a photo at North Fork Farms on Sept. 27. From left: Sydney Pegg, April Littlejohn, Pamela Savagaonkar, Amanda McLeod, Christina Gilley, Katie Linder.
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Valley nonprofit names three winners of employee of the quarter contest

Sydney Pegg, Christina Gilley and Amanda McLeod were selected by Keep it Local Snoqualmie Valley.