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Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. Jan. 14, 2025.

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King Co. employers juggle higher minimum wages and taxes

Business owners on the state of business in WA.

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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. 15, 2025.

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A self-guided ‘Twin Peaks’ tour around the Snoqualmie Valley

These 12 filming spots will immerse you in the world of “Twin Peaks.”

NE 24th Street in Sammamish, a residential road, is one of the lines that separates the Lake Washington and Snoqualmie Valley school districts. Grace Gorenflo / Valley Record

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Sammamish families push to leave Snoqualmie Valley School District

They are appealing the district’s denial of a territory change petition.

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, surrounded by community members, announces an executive order to protect immigrants at a press conference Feb. 12, 2026. Photo courtesy of King County Office of the Executive

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King County executive signs order to better protect immigrants

Girmay Zahilay’s first executive order goes into effect immediately.

The Bob Rivers Memorial Bench at Poo Poo Point. Photo courtesy of Tami Asars

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Poo Poo Point bench dedicated to radio host Bob Rivers

The Seattle radio legend lived in North Bend for many years.

King County Flood Patrol members Thomas Bannister (left) and Seth Ballhorn on their patrol route, Dec. 9, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Sound Publishing)

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Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’ in flood emergencies

“This work is physically demanding and often unseen,” the county said.

The Bellevue Ice Rink in downtown Bellevue. Photo courtesy of Bellevue Downtown Association.

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Where to go ice skating in King County

Gliding around the ice is one of the joys of the holiday season — but not one you…

The new Downtown Church will reside on the top floor of downtown Snoqualmie’s Railroad Building. Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

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I-90 Church buys downtown Snoqualmie property

The church will begin services at its new location in December.

Pictured left to right: Rob Wotton and Sarah Perry.

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King County Council District 3 candidate Q&As | Election 2025

District 3 includes all of the Snoqualmie Valley.

King County Councilmember Sarah Perry unveils the new Issaquah trailhead marker named after her late husband Sen. Bill Ramos, Oct. 6, 2025. Photo courtesy of Sarah Perry

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Issaquah names trailhead after late Sen. Bill Ramos

The trailhead is one Ramos often used as an avid runner.

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Audit finds potential fraud in King County social services department

The department’s grant awards increased 95% in five years.

Sarah Perry and her dog, Sadie, sit with the photo of Bill Ramos used for his celebration of life in their Issaquah home, July 30, 2025. Perry said she keeps the photo in her home office so Ramos is always with her. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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The life and legacy of late Sen. Bill Ramos

“Bill had an ability to make you feel seen and heard, no matter who you were.”

Large pieces of wood are prepared for installation into the Issaquah Creek in-stream restoration project with chain being attached, June 20, 2025. The creek has been diverted from this area while work is taking place to preserve water quality. Photo courtesy of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust

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Fallen trees used to improve salmon habitat at Lake Sammamish State Park

The project’s leaders want to assure locals the trees have not been logged.

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How to prepare for increased wildfire risk this summer

The Department of Natural Resources has tips on how to protect property.

A rendering of the SR18 diverging diamond interchange upon completion. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation

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SR18 closure at I-90 rescheduled to start May 29

Both directions of traffic will be closed around the clock until June 4.

The notable “ask me” signs that Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery fish docents carry were melted in the April 22 fire. Photo courtesy of Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

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Fire decimates volunteer office at Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

No fish or people were harmed in the April 22 fire.

Photo courtesy of Katherine Haman
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff clean up Caspian tern carcasses during the bird flu outbreak on Rat Island in Jefferson County, 2023.

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How to navigate the bird flu in Washington state

“This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. on Jan. 14, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Small businesses brace for higher minimum wage in King County

New wage for unincorporated areas went into effect Jan. 1, but the rules are still being determined.

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

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King County Council approves legislation to help bomb cyclone victims

The legislation will ease expenses for businesses and homeowners.