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SnoValley Chamber hosts successful fundraising gala
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (343+ words) Published 12:18 pm Tuesday, March 3, 2026 SnoValley Chamber CEO Kelly Coughlin Gaines speaks to guests at the Aspire Gala, Feb. 28, 2026. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record) The SnoValley Regional Chamber of Commerce held its Aspire Gala on Feb. 28, fundraising for chamber projects and recognizing…...
How to celebrate Real Twin Peaks 2026
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1044+ words) Published 2:30 pm Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Actor Ray Wise, who played Leland Palmer in "Twin Peaks," imprints his hands in a block of wet concrete at the North Bend Theatre, Feb. 22, 2025. The concrete block was added to the sidewalk outside the theater....
A self-guided ‘Twin Peaks’ tour around the Snoqualmie Valley
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (569+ words) Published 2:38 pm Tuesday, February 17, 2026 A then versus now comparison of the location of the "Welcome to Twin Peaks" sign from the show's opening credits. Left: A snapshot of "Twin Peaks" season 1, episode 1. Right: Mount Si from SE Reinig Road, Feb....
Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner
3+ week, 4+ day ago (506+ words) With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Feb. 5 with the league's commissioner to offer assistance in returning the SuperSonics to Seattle. Ferguson had reached out to set what his spokesperson called an introductory meeting with…...
Gaslighting, selfishness and other sinister things | Whale’s Tales
3+ week, 4+ day ago (571+ words) I would prefer " as I expect most of you would, too " that the course of human affairs runs smoothly and harmoniously. OK, that's a not. Not going to happen. Some wrongs have always been and always will be beyond our…...
Valley businesses, students participate in nationwide protests
1+ mon, 9+ hour ago (304+ words) Walkouts and rallies were held Jan. 30 and Jan. 31. Snoqualmie Valley residents participated in various forms of protest the last two days of January, corresponding with a national "ICE Out" day of action. Protests occurred across the country and the Seattle…...
Dogs bring joy, comfort to local city offices
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (869+ words) Lulu, head of security Carnation City Manager Rhonda Ender brings her dog, Lulu, to work most days. Lulu is a 15-year-old Havanese who came into Ender's life as a young puppy. Now, she's known not just around City Hall, but…...
State Senate approves lower drunk driving limit
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (954+ words) Washington took a major stride Wednesday, Jan. 28 toward slashing the state's legal limit for driving drunk. A divided state Senate voted 26-23 to approve legislation to reduce the maximum allowable blood alcohol concentration for drivers from 0.08% to 0.05%. If it makes it…...
North Bend receives grant to reduce traffic-related deaths
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (252+ words) The city of North Bend has been chosen for one of 78 federal grants to improve traffic safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. The grant comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All, a program that was…...
Where to go ice skating in King County
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (205+ words) Gliding around the ice is one of the joys of the holiday season " but not one you will likely find naturally occurring in the Seattle area. Luckily, there are several places in King County that offer seasonal or year-round ice-skating…...