A statue depicting a woman with a rose and a folded American flag at the Snoqualmie Veterans Memorial. The statue, provided by Post 79, represents the spouses of fallen service members and is surrounded by names of the fallen. Photo by Faith Ellis

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For Post 79, Memorial Day is not confined to one Monday in May

American Legion Post 79 demonstrates service across Snoqualmie Valley.

The SnoValley Chamber of Commerce hosted a grand opening celebration May 12 for Downtown Church in Snoqualmie. Courtesy photo

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Connections: Local groups who make the Snoqualmie Valley go round

SnoValley Chamber of Commerce: The SnoValley Chamber is a Regional Chamber of Commerce, serving the business communities of…

King County shooting victims visual. Courtesy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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Quarter one King County fatal shooting victims in single digits

For the first time since 2017, fatal shooting victims for quarter one of the year were in the…

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Shoppers fill Taylor Landing park in Duvall for opening day of the 2026 Duvall Farmers Market season, May 7, 2026.

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Snoqualmie Valley community calendar | May 15 edition

Thursdays through mid-October

The seven-member board of Valley Animal Partners volunteers their time to help low-income individuals in Snoqualmie Valley. Photo courtesy of Kelly Swedick

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As pet care costs climb, Snoqualmie Valley nonprofit becomes lifeline

Residents across Snoqualmie Valley are facing dire choices in the wake of rising veterinary costs. For Kassandra Maffitt,…

Peter Herzog, Sarah Ballew and Carrie Lee Gagnon speak at a recent gathering for the SnoValley Regional Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Kelly Coughlin and Rene Price

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Wander Wisely builds wilderness knowledge to protect tourists

If a tourist looked at social media, they’d think Snoqualmie Valley hikes were an easy walk. The stats…

Photo courtesy of Trevor Smith
Trevor Smith (right) with his wife and children at the beach.

Business

North Bend resident builds online bookstore with trade format

At Goodhaven Books, all books are worth a read — and another read after that.

A ballot drop box in Duvall. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Snoqualmie Valley state legislative candidates | Election 2026

The window for candidate filing closed May 8, and the Snoqualmie Valley has several political newcomers to meet…

A homeless camp prior to crews cleaned it up in Mill Creek Canyon in Kent. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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King County homelessness program’s fate is unclear amid financial problems

The King County Council is demanding action in correcting the $45 million budget deficit of the King County…

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King County Executive Girmay Zahilay (fourth from left) stands for a photo with local leaders and business owners in Fall City, May 5, 2026.

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King County executive tours Fall City, meets business owners

A main topic of the day was Fall City’s new community septic system.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Northwest

Remembering missing and murdered loved ones on Red Dress Day

May 5 is recognized as the official Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day, and in Seattle,…

A still from “Under A Million Stars,” directed by Chezik Tsunoda, who is based in Mercer Island. Photo courtesy of SIFF.

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SIFF reviews: “Under A Million Stars,” directed by Mercer Island’s Chezik Tsunoda

Directed by Chezik Tsunoda, who was one of the recipients of the 2025 Seattle International Film Festival Grant…

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Starter plants at Carnation Farms.

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Snoqualmie Valley community calendar | May 8 edition

May 8