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October 10, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

Two Brothers Pumpkin Patch at Gamehaven Farm: 15 Varieties  Free Access 

The Two Brothers Pumpkin Patch at Gamehaven Farm is located off Carnation Farm Road across the river from Camp Gilead. More...

Fall City Farm: Sweet Smells & Sounds with Plenty of Fun  Free Access 

It’s truly picturesque in the Lower Snoqualmie Valley this time of year. There are plenty of opportunities for photos at Fall City Farm located just north of Fall City off Highway 203. More...

Fall Harvest 2011 Guide

FALL HARVEST GUIDE  Free Access 

Lower Sno-Valley Farms Highlight Healthy Living, Connection to the Land and Bring Families Together

First things first. Let’s be clear: fall arrived on the heels of spring, not summer. The farming community in the Lower Snoqualmie Valley agrees. More...

Fall Harvest Guide 2011  Free Access 

Oxbow Farm: Living Playground Where ‘Farm Diplomats’ Run

Located off Highway 203, between Duvall and Carnation, Oxbow Farm’s entrance is announced with a large orange pumpkin sign. More...

Two Brothers Pumpkin Patch at Gamehaven Farm: 15 Varieties  Free Access 

The Two Brothers Pumpkin Patch at Gamehaven Farm is located off Carnation Farm Road across the river from Camp Gilead. More...

State News

Attorney General Warns: Don’t Get ‘Smished’

In a press release dated October 7, Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna warned consumers about a text-message trap to capture financial information and drain credit card and bank accounts. More...

Columns

In the Garden...

Spring Blooming Bulbs - Tips from Liz Schwartz of Duvall True Value Hardware

I have been reading a wonderful book this week on ‘Tulips’- Species and Hybrids for the Gardenerby Richard Wilford. More...

Police Blotter

Police Blotter

DUI Alcohol or Drugs - Oct. 3 - SR 203/NE 24th St. Officer responded to a report of a DUI driver on SR 203. Officer located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. More...

School

Eagle Rock Multi-Age Student Wins State Bus Safety Poster Contest “I See the Driver - The Driver Sees Me”

By Leanne Christensen Congratulations to Hailey Hummel, a 5th grader at Eagle Rock Multi-Age for creating the winning poster for the Washington Association for Pupil Transportation (WAPT) Bus Safety Poster Contest! More...

REF 20th Grant Season Underway

Applications due by December 16, 2011

The Riverview Education Foundation (REF) announced the launch of its 2011-2012 grant season for the teachers, staff, parents and students of the Riverview School District. All are encouraged to apply. More...

Duvall Chamber, Lessons Learned

After tough year, chamber charts new course

In a press release dated September 27, the Duvall Chamber of Commerce explained that management of any business - new or established, large or small - is an in-thetrenches, no-guarantees, resiliency-mandatory, ongoing learning curve. More...

Fall Harvest Guide 2011  Free Access 

Oxbow Farm: Living Playground Where ‘Farm Diplomats’ Run

Located off Highway 203, between Duvall and Carnation, Oxbow Farm’s entrance is announced with a large orange pumpkin sign. More...

Jubilee Farm: Pumpkin Trebuchet, Tractor Rides & Good Food Galore  Free Access 

Have you ever wanted to watch what happens to a pumpkin that is thrown hundreds of feet into the air? Trust us, it’s pretty cool! More...

Remlinger Farms: Going Back in Time, “Growing Families”  Free Access 

What does an attorney dressed as a scarecrow have to do with fall harvest? More...

Local News

Apple Harvest Festival, Dog Mountain Farm

With fall harvest in full swing, Dog Mountain Farm located in the Tolt Highlands just east of Carnation, has planned its annual Apple Harvest Festival for October 22, 10am-2pm. More...

Mountains to Sound Greenway Exhibit in Duvall ends Oct 13

There are just a few more days of viewing left of the Mountains to Sound Greenway’s 20th Anniversary Photo Contest winners here in Duvall. The exhibit runs until October 13 and is at the Duvall Grill and Tap Room located at 15602 Main St NE. More...

Friends of Youth Hosts Halloween Costume Drive, Oct 16

Friends of Youth is hosting a New and Gently Used Costume Drive now through October 16, for all ages. More...

County News

County Budget Forum Seeks Public Input

On October 7, Countywide Community Forums of King County (CCF) announced a series of forums and an online survey to help find longterm budget solutions for the county. More...

Pets of the Week

“Howie” (right) is an 8-year-old male Chihuahua with a “super sweet, cuddly and loving” temperament. He weighs only 6 lbs and is house trained. More...

King County Executive Recognizes CDCCC for Preparing Community

On September 30, the Carnation- Duvall Citizen Corps Council (CDCCC) was one of two local organizations recognized by King County Executive Dow Constantine for efforts in emergency preparedness and response. More...

Calendar

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

October 15 - Snoqualmie Valley Half-Marathon Walk/ Run for Women, Location: Duvall McCormick Park Depot. 9:15am - registration; 10am - walk/run (as long or short a distance as you want to go!) Proceeds benefit women in shelters. More...

CIVIC CALENDAR

ALANON - Every Thursday, 7:-00- 8:30pm - Former U.S. Post Office Building, Southwest Corner of Stella & 2nd Ave in Duvall More...