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Student volunteers unload gifts for the 2024 Giving Tree shop at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in North Bend. Photo courtesy of Joe Dockery

News

Snoqualmie Giving Tree sees highest number of families yet

“There’s a lot of families that are really struggling this year,” Debby Peterman said.

A northern giant hornet seen on an apple. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Agriculture)

Northwest

Invasive ‘murder hornets’ found in WA have been eradicated

The hunt for invasive “murder hornets” is over in Washington and the rest of the U.S. after three…

A winning home in the 2023 Light Up North Bend contest. Photo courtesy of the City of North Bend

Life

Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | Dec. 20 edition

Hop in the car and check out these magical holiday light displays.

The family of Maggi Whitaker stands for a photo with Down to Earth’s new bird bath. From left: Bill Whitaker Alice Friedel, Ann Marie Whitaker, Violet Friedel and Jenny Whitaker. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

Downtown Snoqualmie businesses honor late shop owner

Maggi Whitaker, founder of Down to Earth Flowers + Gifts, died in August.

Duvall Advanced Family Eye Care’s windowscape includes Christmas-themed tapestries and other decor. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

Vote for your favorite Duvall holiday windowscape

The contest runs until Dec. 22.

Snoqualmie City Hall. File photo.

News

State auditor: Ex-Snoqualmie HR manager stole health funds

The state auditor has published a fraud investigation report on the incident.

Chef Renee Erickson with copies of her new book “Sunlight and Breadcrumbs.” Photo courtesy of Eric Tra

Life

Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | Dec. 13 edition

Meet famous Seattle chef Renee Erickson at her cookbook signing Dec. 14 in Duvall.

Crews clear trees from State Route 18, which the Washington State Patrol closed in both directions Wednesday, Nov. 20, from Issaquah Hobart to I-90 over Tiger Mountain because of fallen trees during a windstorm. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Patrol

News

King County Council approves legislation to help bomb cyclone victims

The legislation will ease expenses for businesses and homeowners.

Veronica Garcia gives an interview after winning the 2A girls 400-meter final at the 2024 Washington State Championships at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma. (Screenshot from Runnerspace.com video)

Sports

Proposals seek new rules for transgender athletes in WA schools

Other proposals target student-athlete transfer rules and girls flag football.

Ashley James stands for a photo at the grand opening of her new makerspace, Works from the heART, Dec. 7, 2024. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

New makerspace with therapeutic emphasis opens in Fall City

Owner Ashley James wants to provide guests with a “safe space to go and explore who they are.”

Anne Williams, owner of the Snoqualmie Art Major Studios location, stands for a photo at her grand opening Dec. 5, 2024, with Art Major Studios founder Allie Kingsley Baker (left) and owner of the Art Major Studios Colorado location McKenna Aslin (right). (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

Thriving arts and crafts studio opens in downtown Snoqualmie

Art Major offers open crafting time, classes and more.

Aroma Coffee Co. co-owner Emily Ridout, joined by Pete and Judy Nelson, speaks to the crowd at the grand opening of Pete’s Treefort Dec. 7, 2024. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

Business

Nordic treehouse opens to public at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee

‘Why? Because we’re tree people,’ Pete Nelson said of building Pete’s Treefort.

Mayor Katherine Ross arrives with Santa Claus during the Snoqualmie Winter Lights celebration on December 7, 2024, in Snoqualmie, Washington. (Photo by Henry Rodenburg)

Life

Snoqualmie Winter Lights returns for 2024 holidays | Photos

Celebration was held Dec. 7.