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King County proclaims Feb. 24 as Twin Peaks Day to promote film tourism and creative economy
Summary
Councilmember Perry and Deputy County Executive Shannon Braddock presented a proclamation naming Feb. 24 Twin Peaks Day, citing the TV show's filming in the Snoqualmie Valley and the county's investments in film production, including Harbor Island Studios.
The King County Council on Feb. 18 proclaimed Feb. 24 as Twin Peaks Day in recognition of the cultural and economic contribution the television series Twin Peaks has had on the Snoqualmie Valley and the broader region.
Councilmember Kathy Perry introduced the proclamation alongside representatives of the executive’s office and local Twin Peaks festival organizers, highlighting the show’s role in drawing tourists and filming to King County. “Twin Peaks Day is an opportunity to promote tourism, film production and small business success in King County,” Perry said.
Perry told the council the fictional Twin Peaks world draws millions of fans globally and that local scenery and landmarks featured in the series—Snoqualmie Falls, Salish Lodge and Spa, the Snoqualmie Lumber Mill, Tweed’s Cafe and the Northwest Railway Museum Snoqualmie Depot—have benefited from sustained visitor interest. She noted the county has taken steps to boost film production, including reference to Harbor Island Studios, a 117,000‑square‑foot studio the proclamation states opened in 2023.
Longtime Twin Peaks festival organizer Carl Reich accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Real Twin Peaks festival and thanked the council and executive for recognizing the event’s role in attracting visitors and supporting local businesses. “The filming of Twin Peaks has created 30 years of tourism in the region,” Reich said.
The proclamation called on residents to “celebrate by giving yourself a present of donuts, cherry pie and fine coffee” and invited visitation to the film locations around North Bend and Snoqualmie. The proclamation was presented and read during the Feb. 18 meeting and the county invited festival organizers to join for a photo with council members.
No regulatory changes or funding commitments were made as part of the proclamation.
