A second head-on collision on Preston-Fall City Road in a four-day timespan sent three more people to the hospital. Crews from EF&R, Fall City and Snoqualmie Fire Departments, along with Bellevue medics, … [Read more...]
Police close westbound I-90 east of North Bend Saturday morning to stop wrong-way driver
October 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A wrong way driver on westbound I-90 gave some drivers a big scare Saturday morning, October 19, 2019 - including my own daughter. Around 7AM, shortly after getting onto westbound I-90 at Snoqualmie Parkway, … [Read more...]
School Board Candidates Rivas, Simpson address sustainable budgets, increasing taxes, top education initiatives
October 17, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Chelsea Rivas is challenging Carolyn Simpson for her Snoqualmie Valley School Board Director District 3 seat in the November 5th General Election. We asked the candidates three questions. Below are their … [Read more...]
Fatal Head-on Accident closes Preston Fall City Road Wednesday afternoon
October 16, 2019 by 5 Comments
UPDATE | OCTOBER 16th, 3PM The King County Sheriff's Office said Preston-Fall City Road has re-opened. A 68-year old man died in the accident and the other driver was taken to Harborview Medical Center in … [Read more...]
Line ’em up: Pacific storms roll through Western Washington over the next week
October 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
[Article by contributing weather writer Ryan Porter, owner of Snoqualmie Weather blog.] Right on schedule for this time of year. As is often said, October comes in like a lamb, goes out … [Read more...]
Popular Sip Suds & Si event returns to downtown North Bend, October 19th
October 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It's back... The North Bend Downtown Foundation is once again partnering with local wineries, breweries, artists and musicians to bring the third installment of Sip, Suds & Si to the Snoqualmie Valley. … [Read more...]
School Board candidates Doy, Grez discuss possible budget cuts, balancing tax increases and education funding, how to best prepare students
October 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Linda Hamm Grez is challenging Geoff Doy for his Snoqualmie Valley School Board Director District 2 seat in the November 5th General Election. We posed three questions to the candidates and appreciate their … [Read more...]
Getting Out with Kids: Pumpkin Picking and Fall Festivals in the Snoqualmie Valley
October 15, 2019 by 2 Comments
[Article by contributing writer and Snoqualmie resident, Amanda Rich] I don’t know about others, but I feel like Autumn arrived with a bang and a strong, chilly breeze! I wasn’t prepared for the temperatures … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Council Candidates Donaldson, Sundwall share views on pool expansion, retail vitality, property tax reliance
October 14, 2019 by 1 Comment
William Donaldson is challenging Sean Sundwall for Snoqualmie City Council Position #6 in the November 5th General Election. The candidates provided answers to three questions we posed. Thank you to both for … [Read more...]
North Bend Mountain Valley Shopping Center gets new local owner
October 14, 2019 by 1 Comment
On September 26, 2019 Sno Falls Credit Union closed a transaction to become the new owner of phase 2 of the Mountain Valley Shopping Center in North Bend. The credit union has been a tenant in the … [Read more...]
Semi rollover accident, fuel spill closes SR 18 near Snoqualmie Saturday afternoon
October 12, 2019 by Leave a Comment
UPDATE | October 12, 2019, 4PM SR 18 reopened just before 4PM. The roadway between the Tiger Mountain summit and I-90 was closed for approximately six hours. Police said initial indicators were that a … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie council candidates Armstrong, Ross discuss property tax reliance, pool funding, filling vacant storefronts
October 11, 2019 by 2 Comments
Elaine Armstrong is challenging Katherine Ross for Snoqualmie City Council Position #2 in the November 5th General Election. We posed three questions to the candidate. Below you will find their answers. We … [Read more...]
Fire Blotter | Tanker leaking brown stuff; tree across 202; panic attack; two-car accident on Railroad
October 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Here are a few of the calls the Snoqualmie Fire Department responded two during the past two weeks. September 26th Around 9:40AM Snoqualmie Firefighters along with numerous other emergency crews responded … [Read more...]
The Bat Lady Returns to North Bend, October 12th
October 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It's been a few years, but the Snoqualmie Valley Garden Club is bringing the 'Bat Lady' back. The entire community is invited to the free event. After a highly successful bat presentation a few years ago, … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Affordable Housing project – Panorama Apartments – going up at brisk pace
October 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Back in June, crews were just starting to frame the first buildings of a new, large affordable housing project in Snoqualmie Ridge. A lot has changed in 3 1/2 months. It took approximately nine months to … [Read more...]
