Local Best of Western Washington 2012 winners

Of the 215 people, organizations, places and businesses to win recognition in the annual King 5 Best of Western Washington contest, in which more than half a million votes were cast this year, a few winners were named from the Sky Valley.

They are:

Maltby Cafe

Maltby

First Place

Best Breakfast

Stevens Pass Ski Shop

Gold Bar

Fourth Place

Best Ski and Snowboard Shop

Monroe Post Office

Monroe

Fifth Place

Best Post Office

Woods Creek Kennels Boarding and Doggie Day Care

Monroe

First Place

Best Doggie Day Care

Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream

Maltby

Third Place

Best Ice Cream Store

Chaplain Dale

Monroe

First place (tied)

Best (wedding) Officiant

Ben Franklin Crafts and Frame Shop

Monroe

Second Place

Best Arts and Crafts