Snoqualmie Valley Happenings
North Bend seeking nominations for Citizen of the Year Award
Know someone making a positive impact in the City of North Bend? Here's your chance to help the spotlight shine on their good work. According to the city, "Nominations must be … [Read More...]
Community Spotlights
Fire Blotter | Nurse locked in medication room; 3-year old pulls alarm, evacuates golf club; time to replace dishwasher
November 21st Around 5:10PM, Snoqualmie Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at the Goddard School. On arrival there were no signs of fire, but the alarm panel showed a pulled station in room #9. Upon inspection of that room, the pulled station … [Continue Reading...]
Finaghty’s Irish Pub sold: new local owners make changes, including enhanced menu
A recent business sale is bringing local ownership back to Finaghty's Irish Pub on Snoqualmie Ridge - along with some noticeable changes inside the Snoqualmie establishment. Snoqualmie residents Adrian Webb and Amanda Stoffel are taking over the … [Continue Reading...]
Recent Valley News
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Upcoming open house focuses on Riverwalk Trail, Road Design in downtown Snoqualmie
Snoqualmie residents have an opportunity to learn more about the city's RiverWalk Project at an upcoming open house on Thursday, December 5th from 6:30-8PM at City Hall. Project designers Northwest Hydraulic … [Read More...]
Police Blotter | Baby left in car while mom works out; acid trip in parking lot; hit and run car leaves bumper behind
November 27th Theft in Progress At 3:40PM officers responded to the outlet mall for a report of a female that “destroyed” the store before shoplifting and leaving. Officers caught up to the vehicle on I-90 and … [Read More...]
Fall City gets festive this weekend with 20th annual Holiday Market, tree lighting
Fall City is getting into the holiday spirit this Saturday, December 7th with festive happenings all around town. The 20th annual Holiday Market happens from 10AM to 3PM in the Chief Kanim Middle School Commons. The … [Read More...]
Snoqualmie Valley Gap winds kick up Saturday night, light snow possible Sunday
[Article by contributing writer Ryan Porter, who also owns Snoqualmie Weather. You can also keep up with his local weather forecasts on his website or on Twitter.] Windy Saturday into Sunday... Higher confidence … [Read More...]
Mislabelled package leads to hazmat response at North Bend Theatre Friday night
A strange package led to a large firefighter response, Friday, November 29, 2019 in downtown North Bend. According to a Eastside Firefighter tweet, around 6:30PM multiple units responded for a hazmat call to the North Bend … [Read More...]
North Bend Film Festival announces 2020 dates; launches Film Submissions, Early-Bird Pass Sales this week
The North Bend Film Festival announced this week that they’ll be returning for a third annual celebration of boundary-pushing film, VR and immersive experiences in 2020. The first four-day festival was well-received with … [Read More...]
In close vote, Snoqualmie City council says no to small property tax increase, North Bend Council says yes
According to discussion during the November 25th council meeting, for the first time in about 20 years, the Snoqualmie City Council voted not to [slightly] increase property taxes. State law allows taxing districts to … [Read More...]
Police Blotter | enjoying the brisk morning air; fighting over mom; stolen car with drugs; DUI crash
November 18th Warrants and Guns At 1:30PM officers responded to the 39000 Block of SE Beta Street to search for a suspect in a robbery investigation. The male was located and taken into custody without incident. … [Read More...]
Snoqualmie Winter Lights, Outdoor Holiday Market usher in the holiday season, December 7th
The Snoqualmie Valley will be alive with the holiday spirit the first weekend in December - with holiday festivals happening just about everywhere. Snoqualmie will be ringing in the holiday season with Snoqualmie … [Read More...]
Snoqualmie Pass finally gets some needed snow; colder Thanksgiving temps on way for Snoqualmie Valley
[Article by Ryan Porter, who also owns Snoqualmie Weather. You can also keep up with his local weather forecasts on Twitter.] Snoqualmie Pass was finally getting some much needed snow Sunday night into Monday morning, … [Read More...]
Mount Si Football shocks Lake Stevens, moves into 4A State semi finals
Mount Si Football pulled off an away game upset to stun the #3 ranked Lake Stevens Vikings on Saturday afternoon, November 23rd. The 24-22 win propels the Wildcats into the 4A state tournament semifinals. Lake … [Read More...]
Back for a 12th run: ‘A Christmas Carol’ returns to Valley Center Stage in downtown North Bend
On Friday, November 29th, Valley Center Stage - located in the heart of downtown North Bend - is excited to announce the return of A Christmas Carol, a timeless story of personal redemption and social accountability written … [Read More...]
North Bend rings in the holiday season with weekend-long Holly Days Festival
Ring in the holidays with North Bend's Holiday Festival and tree lighting ceremony beginning Friday, December 6th through Sunday, December 8th. The weekend-long Holly Days Old-Fashioned Downtown Festival will be in … [Read More...]
Battle at the North Bend Safeway and The Kindness of Strangers
UPDATE | NOVEMBER 22, 2019 We found the kind stranger! His name is Rich and he recently moved back to the valley to take care of his aging parents. His girlfriend, who lives in Goldbar, saw the article and knew it was him. … [Read More...]
Fire Blotter | two-car, t-bone accident; parked car hit and spun across street; event anxiety
November 7th At 10:45AM Snoqualmie Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at a single-family residence on Snoqualmie Ridge. Crews discovered it was an accidental activation of the smoke alarm. Homeowner reset the alarm. … [Read More...]
Snoqualmie City Administrator Bob Larson resigning to take position in Gig Harbor
Via news release, the City of Snoqualmie confirmed City Administrator Bob Larson will be stepping down to become Gig Harbor's new city administrator in early January. Larson will resign from his position in Snoqualmie in … [Read More...]
William Grassie Wine Estates to open new Snoqualmie tasting room
Another new business is coming to Snoqualmie. On Tuesday, November 19th, Fall City winery - William Grassie Wine Estates - confirmed it will soon open a Snoqualmie [Ridge] tasting room. According to owner Bill Grassie, a … [Read More...]
Business Comings: Longtime Kirkland business, EarthLight Rocks & Gems, opening second store in Snoqualmie
A new business is coming to Snoqualmie, taking over the retail space on Center Blvd previously occupied by the bar portion of Ana's Mexican Restaurant: EarthLight Rocks & Gems. Earthlight is owned by Kim and Todd … [Read More...]
