It started as a BIG dream last summer and is slowly but surely starting to take shape for North Bend resident Beth Burrows. Last summer the 1924 historic building located at 44711 East North Bend Way was … [Read more...]
Fire Blotter | car vs pole on Millpond; possible trash burn; car vs motorcycle in front of city hall
June 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
May 23rd At around 3:15PM, Snoqualmie Firefighters responded to a residential fire alarm. When the unit arrived, smoke alarms were going off but there was no smoke or fire. The crews discovered three faulty … [Read more...]
Sallal Water Association membership rejects bylaw amendment; board maintains power to make big decisions
June 13, 2019 by Leave a Comment
On June 11, 2019 Sallal Water Association held a special membership meeting in the Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom to discuss and vote on a proposed bylaw amendment that would move big decisions like water … [Read more...]
Community gives feedback on city plans to expand Snoqualmie Community Center/YMCA, add pool
June 12, 2019 by 15 Comments
The City of Snoqualmie held a community meeting on Sunday, June 9th to discuss expanding the Snoqualmie YMCA/Community Center. According to City Communications Manager Joan Pliego, about 80 people turned out to … [Read more...]
Teamwork saves life of semi truck driver after suffers heart attack behind wheel in North Bend
June 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It was a happy day at the North Bend Fire Station, Tuesday, June 11th when first responders and a good samaritan were reunited with Darrell Buckingham, whose life they saved the day after Christmas … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Casino launches SR 18 commuter shuttle to transport employees safely on dangerous highway
June 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Continuing its effort to promote safety along SR 18, Snoqualmie Casino will launch a free employee commuter shuttle on June 10th, providing its employees with a safer ride across the historically dangerous, … [Read more...]
Si View Parks selects preferred pool option as works to develop Community Aquatics Center
June 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
According to a news release, driven by strong interest from Si View Parks District constituents and greater Snoqualmie Valley community members, Si View Metro Parks is exploring options for developing a new … [Read more...]
Did Washington State Fish and Wildlife internal directive lead to killing of Snoqualmie Valley cougar?
June 9, 2019 by 13 Comments
[Article by contributing writer, North Bend resident and wildlife enthusiast, Melissa Grant] On April 5th 2019, a Capital Press headline read, “WDFW Director: When in doubt, remove the cougar.” This memo … [Read more...]
Fall City Days brings community FUN to town, June 8th
June 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It's back - and it means summer is close! A day of community fun during Fall City Days, which closes streets and turns downtown Fall City into a big festival all day, Saturday, June 8th. There's no … [Read more...]
Fire destroys Snoqualmie Ridge home, same home that caught fire last summer
June 7, 2019 by 2 Comments
A large, 2-alarm fire destroyed a golf course home near the end of Fairway Place SE on Snoqualmie Ridge overnight, June 7, 2019. The fire started around 11:30PM. SFD Chief Mark Correira said this is the same … [Read more...]
Skate Park Grand Opening, Bike Safety Rodeo come to Snoqualmie Community Park, June 8th
June 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
There's a couple of fun family events coming - back to back - to Snoqualmie Community Park on Saturday, June 8th. The Snoqualmie Skatepark opened last fall, but the official Grand Opening happens at 11AM. … [Read more...]
Class of 2019: History that Marked the Journey to Graduation
June 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It's that time of year across the Snoqualmie Valley: high school graduation. As seniors get excited to put on their caps and gowns, parents are reminiscing with conflicting feelings of excitement and … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Police want to tackle drug issue by adding narcotics dog
June 5, 2019 by 1 Comment
On May 28th Snoqualmie Police Chief Perry Phipps asked the city council for approval to explore adding a drug dog to the department, increasing the SPD's level of service. Phipps commented, "I don't want to … [Read more...]
Police Blotter | when the owners are away, the kitty will play; followed by a speedy sports car; barbecue traveling on Park Street
June 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
WELFARE CHECK | SE CEDAR ST, Snoqualmie On May 25th around 6:30PM, a caller requested an officer check on their neighbor's home, saying the windows were open and music had been blaring for the past three … [Read more...]
Dog parks and off-leash areas in the Snoqualmie Valley
June 3, 2019 by 2 Comments
[Article by contributing writer, North Bend resident and owner of Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs.] This was a difficult article to write because some of our dog friendly areas in the Snoqualmie Valley … [Read more...]
