The Valley Voice with Jessica Self

Episode 6: "The Chickadees' Story: Resilience, Community, and Sweet New Beginnings Part 2"

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 close their doors, and their inspiring story of rebuilding.  With hearts deeply embedded in service-Dori also runs Snoqualmie Valley Pet Services-these two community driven women are set to reopen Chickadee later this summer, stronger and sweeter than ever.  Don't miss this powerful conversation with two true local legends.

Episode 5 "The Chickadees' Story: Resilience, Community, and Sweet New Beginnings Part 1

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 close their doors, and their inspiring story of rebuilding.  With hearts deeply embedded in service-Dori also runs Snoqualmie Valley Pet Services-these two community driven women are set to reopen Chickadee later this summer, stronger and sweeter than ever.  Don't miss this powerful conversation with two true local legends.

Episode 4 "Behind the Curtain at North Bend Theatre with Beth and Sam Burrows"

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 embracing the theater's iconic connection to "Twin Peaks", Beth and Sam offer a behind-the-scenes look at preserving history while building for the future.  Don't miss this inspiring conversation filled with local pride and cinematic magic.
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Episode 3 "Carrie Lee Gagnon, Executive Director, King County Search and Rescue"

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Jessica sits down with Carrie Lee Gagnon, Executive Director, King County Search and Rescue.  Carrie breaks down how King County Search and Rescue operates throughout the county, funding, and ways citizens can plug in and support SAR operations in the County.
SARposium Tuesday, May 20th Carnation Farms, Carnation, WA

Episode 2 "Tree Houses with Emily Nelson"

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Jessica is joined by Emily Nelson of Nelson Treehouse to discuss what its like living in the Snoqualmie Valley, having a TV show, and living in tree houses.

Episode 1 "Festivals with Morgan Henley"

 
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May
Sip, Suds & Si – May 10 (Downtown North Bend) https://www.northbenddowntown.org
Remlinger Farms Concert Series (Carnation) https://remlingerfarms.com/remlinger-summer-concerts/
June
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
Carnation Summer Solstice Block Party – June 21 https://www.facebook.com/share/166SDmJuwa/
July
Fourth of July Celebrations in Carnation and Snoqualmie https://www.redwhiteboomwa.org/
BrodieNation – July 10–13 https://www.brodienation.com/
Snoqualmie Valley Rotary SipFest – July 12 https://snoqualmievalleyrotary.org/2025/02/18/sipfest-2025/
North Bend Block Party – July 19 https://www.northbenddowntown.org
Downtown Car Show – July 20
SandBlast Festival of the Arts – July 19–20
Timber! – July 24–26 https://timbermusicfest.com/
August
Festival at Mt Si – Aug 8–10 https://www.festivalatmtsi.org/
Snoqualmie Valley Sunflower Festival – Aug 14–Sept 14 https://www.carnationchamber.org/snoqualmie-valley-sunflower-festival/
David Lynch Weekend – Aug 15–17 at North Bend Theatre https://www.northbendtheatre.com/
Snoqualmie Days – Aug 22 & 23 https://snoqualmiedays.org/
Music Crawls – Saturdays in Duvall, Sundays in Carnation (TBD)
September
International Block Party (Snoqualmie Ridge) – Sept 6 https://www.facebook.com/share/1KmGMWbdSy/
Sunflower Fest Carnation Celebration – Sept 6 
Sip, Suds & Si – Sept 13 https://www.northbenddowntown.org