The Valley Voice with Jessica Self

The Valley Voice with Jessica Self is back with an awesome new episode featuring Augie Dugar, owner of Reflection of Perfection - and trust me, this one shines!  We talk about Augie's journey to the Snoqualmie Valley and how he built a business that does way more than just window cleaning, pressure washing, and hanging holiday lights.  Augie's all heart-always giving back to the community and showing up for local causes.  And if th...

Rachel Bennett, the proud co-owner of Twede's Cafe' since 2019, is as local as they come-born and raised right here in North Bend.  After heading out on a big adventure for college and life beyond the Valley, she found herself drawn back to her hometown roots.  What started as a part-time job at the iconic Twede's turned into something much bigger: the opportunity to carry on a legendary legacy.  Now, alongside her partner Max, Rac...

In this episode, we sit down with Dori Ross and Katie Podschwit, the dynamic duo behind Chickadee Bakeshop in Snoqualmie, Wa.  We dive into their personal journeys-how they each found their way to the Snoqualmie Valley over a decade ago, built community roots, and eventually teamed up to create one of the area's most beloved bakeries.  We talk about the incredible rise of Chickadee Bakeshop, the devastating fire that forced them to...

In this episode, we sit down with Dori Ross and Katie Podschwit, the dynamic duo behind Chickadee Bakeshop in Snoqualmie, Wa.  We dive into their personal journeys-how they each found their way to the Snoqualmie Valley over a decade ago, built community roots, and eventually teamed up to create one of the area's most beloved bakeries.  We talk about the incredible rise of Chickadee Bakeshop, the devastating fire that forced them to...

In this episode, Jessica sits down leaders of the with Beth and Sam Burrows, the passionate owners of the historic North Bend Theatre and leaders of the nonprofit Friends of the North Bend Theatre.  They share what it's like to own and operate a beloved landmark that is more than just a movie theater.  The theater serves as a community hub for creativity, a performance space as well as a community venue.  From hosting concerts to e...

• Sip, Suds & Si – May 10 (Downtown North Bend) https://www.northbenddowntown.org

• Remlinger Farms Concert Series (Carnation) https://remlingerfarms.com/remlinger-summer-concerts/

• Duvall Days – June 6 & 7 https://duvalldays.org/

• Fall City Day – June 14 https://www.fallcity.org/

• Art Off The Rails – June 21 https://www.northbendartandindustry.org/art-off-the-rails

• Carna...