Getting beyond it’: Explosion can’t faze 2nd annual North Bend’s Blues Walk | Photo Gallery

Originally posted http://www.valleyrecord.com/news/257252951.html Apr 29, 2014 at 5:13PM A couple dances to the sound of Paul Green, left, and Seth Freeman at Twede’s Cafe, Saturday evening, April 26, during the second annual North Bend Blues Walk. — Image Credit: Seth Truscott/Staff Photo The blues is about dealing with adversity. So, in a city that made the … Continue reading Getting beyond it’: Explosion can’t faze 2nd annual North Bend’s Blues Walk | Photo Gallery

Mardi Gras celebration marching in North Bend

Originally posted: http://snovalleystar.com/2014/02/26/mardi-gras-celebration-marching-in-north-bend By Sherry Grindeland Musicians pause from the marching during a past Mardi Gras celebration. Beads, yes. Hurricane drinks on the sidewalk, no. But in North Bend it will be the traditional “laissez les bons temps rouler” when the Mardi Gras celebration takes to the streets at 5 p.m. March 4. “Laissez les … Continue reading Mardi Gras celebration marching in North Bend

Live, from North Bend: Boxley’s owners Danny, Robyn Kolke honored as Business Owners of the Year

Originally Posted: http://www.valleyrecord.com/news/189066301.html Jan 30, 2013 at 12:03PM — Image Credit: Carol Ladwig/Staff Photo by CAROL LADWIG,  Snoqualmie Valley Record Editor It’s a Wednesday night at Boxley’s, and owners Danny and Robyn Kolke have got a small but growing crowd, about a dozen students ready to perform, and a musical hero on stage. “Chris Clark is … Continue reading Live, from North Bend: Boxley’s owners Danny, Robyn Kolke honored as Business Owners of the Year

North Bend celebrates ’embarrassment of riches’ in volunteer spirit with the Kolkes, Nela Cumming

Originally posted http://www.valleyrecord.com/news/187171211.html by CAROL LADWIG,  Snoqualmie Valley Record Editor Jan 16, 2013 at 12:14PM Citizen of the Year Nela Cumming, Director of Pediatric Therapy at Encompass, was recognized at the Jan. 15 North Bend City Council meeting, where Mayor Ken Hearing presented her with the award. — Image Credit: Carol Ladwig/Staff Photo Citizens of … Continue reading North Bend celebrates ’embarrassment of riches’ in volunteer spirit with the Kolkes, Nela Cumming