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New catalytic converter law aimed at deterring theft in WA

The new law also creates specific and real penalties for people who don’t follow the rules.

COURTESY PHOTO, King County Sheriff’s Office

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County budget crisis could impact Fall City police services

King County Sheriff’s Office is facing the largest budget cut at $30.2 million.

A sign for Glacier Northwest’s Snoqualmie Ready Mix and Aggregate Plant off of SE Mill Pond Road in Snoqualmie. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Manager ‘forced to resign’ from Snoqualmie gravel mine

He claims company retaliated when he voiced environmental concerns.

A display about the 1800s Snoqualmie Valley hops craze, complete with a replica of the Fall City hops shed, at the 2025 Fall City Historical Society pop-up museum. Photo courtesy of Cindy Parks

Life

Fall City library hosts pop-up museum on town history

The Fall City Historical Society display will run at the Fall City Library through April 5.

A large, smiling sunflower puppet welcomes a crowd at Depot Park on Saturday, March 30. Photo by Grace Gorenflo/For the Valley Record

Life

Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | March 28 edition

Welcome spring with the March of the Vegetables parade this Saturday.

Blue Iris Vintage Co. owner Jessica Miller prepares to cut the ribbon, surrounded by friends and shop vendors, at her shop’s ceremony March 22, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

Blue Iris Vintage celebrates new location and ownership

The vintage store has been a part of Carnation for over a decade.

Mount Si High School junior Sophia Long stands for a photo with Principal Debra Hay, March 19, 2025. Photo courtesy of Conor Laffey/Snoqualmie Valley School District

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Local student recognized in C-SPAN documentary competition

Sophia Long got an honorable mention for her documentary about healthcare.

North Bend City Hall. Courtesy of northbendwa.gov

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North Bend soliciting bids for future policing services

The city has been weighing alternative options to contracting with the Snoqualmie Police Department.

Pete Nelson (left) and Rachel Money, emcees for the 2025 SnoValley Chamber of Commerce gala, stand for a photo, March 21, 2025. The chamber announced its Best of the Best winners at this year’s gala. Photo courtesy of Kelly Coughlin/SnoValley Chamber of Commerce

Business

Winners of SnoValley Chamber’s Best of the Best 2025

The competition received more than 5,000 votes.

Sumo Dog’s The Godzilla was the favorite of the day at the Menu Preview Day. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

Sports

Hall of Fame-worthy ballpark eats at T-Mobile Park in 2025

The Mariners Menu Preview Day brought local cuisine and legendary baseball dedications to the 2025 season, with opening…

Dow Constantine. COURTESY PHOTO

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Board recommends Dow Constantine as new Sound Transit CEO

In his 16th year as King County executive and on the Sound Transit Board; pay could be $675,000…

(Screenshot/Courtesy of King County)

Northwest

Fingerprint ID levy to go before King County voters in April special election

The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

The King County Search and Rescue Association, known as KCSARA, held its 60th anniversary celebration Feb. 13 at the South Fork Restaurant in North Bend. Pictured: King County 4x4 SAR with Bob Gordon, Milestone Marvel award recipient with 50 years of volunteer service (center). Photo by Ben Klassen

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Search and rescue volunteers are crucial in King County

What happens if you get lost?