Snoqualmie Valley News
Updated: Early Morning School Bus vs. Bicycle Accident on North Bend Way
Update 8:51 AM: According to the Snoqualmie Police Department, North Bend Way between Meadowbrook and Stone Quarry is closed in both directions for the collision investigation. … [Read More...]
Community Spotlights
Vaccine Verification Now Required for Some Activities in King County
Starting today, October 25, 2021, customers ages 12 and older are required to verify full vaccination or a negative test to participate in outdoor public events of 500 or more people and indoor entertainment and recreational establishments … [Continue Reading...]
Living Snoqualmie’s Regional Reads: Gail Folkins Light in the Trees
[Guest Post by Lynda Lahman] How much does where we live define us? Is homesickness about a sense of place or the people we miss? For Snoqualmie resident and author Gail Folkins, it's the land, the sights, the smells, and the memories … [Continue Reading...]
Local News & Happenings
More Snoqualmie Valley News
The Cities of North Bend & Snoqualmie Invite the Community to Arbor Day Tree Planting Events
Arbor Day is a day in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant trees. The first American Arbor Day was originated by J. Sterling Morton of Nebraska City, Nebraska, at an annual … [Read More...]
Letter | Re-Elect Commissioner Bud Raisio to Si View Metro Parks District
[Letter by Chris Lodahl– North Bend, WA. Views expressed are those of the author, not the Living Snoqualmie website. You may submit letters of support for your candidate to info@livingsnoqualmie.com] The Upper Valley … [Read More...]
Updated: I-90 Closed in Both Directions Due to a Multi-Car Collision
Final Update 4:41 AM: I-90 is open in both directions between Easton and North Bend. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Update … [Read More...]
Halloween Happenings in Snoqualmie & North Bend
Get your costumes ready for Halloween happenings in Snoqualmie & North Bend at the following fun and free events. Safety protocols will be followed. Halloween in Downtown Snoqualmie Saturday, October 30, … [Read More...]
Friends of the Snoqualmie Valley Trail Lawsuit Challenging Approval of North Bend’s Water System Plan Dismissed
King County Superior Court Judge Patrick Oishi dismissed a lawsuit filed by Friends of the Snoqualmie Valley Trail and River (FOSVT), appealing the Washington State Department of Health's approval of the City of North Bend's … [Read More...]
Review | Vista Prime Steaks & Seafood at the Snoqualmie Casino
[Guest post by Snoqualmie resident Susan Burk] When some friends and I decided to enjoy a night out for dinner, there was a looming question hanging over our heads. Where should we go? It usually takes more time … [Read More...]
Encompass Readies Red Carpet for 2021 Autumn Gala
Staff at Encompass are busy preparing for the 2021 Autumn Gala fundraiser, now just a month away. Registration and tickets for the in-person event are available online and have been selling well. The celebration … [Read More...]
Business Comings: Out of the Box Eco-store
In 2021, you can have virtually anything delivered to your doorstep. The price of this convenience is, unfortunately, a lot of waste. Most families love to shop online and sometimes feel like their recycling bin fills up … [Read More...]
Snoqualmie United Methodist Church Becomes a Reconciling Congregation
Snoqualmie United Methodist (SUMC), the white church on the corner of River Street and Railroad Avenue, in the heart of downtown Snoqualmie, was founded in 1889 and is the second oldest church in the Valley. … [Read More...]
Updated: Loud Rock Slide Startles Valley Residents Thursday Evening
Update 2:34 PM: Resident Geoff Goetz sent an image of the area where he believes the slide image as well as an image of the side of Mt. Si itself saying, "I’ve attached a couple of images of the area that show what appears to … [Read More...]
Deborah Estrada Appointed Snoqualmie’s New City Clerk
Mayor Matt Larson administered the Oath of Office to Deborah “Deb” Estrada at the October 11 City Council meeting, where she was appointed as City Clerk for the City of Snoqualmie. She will begin work on October 18, … [Read More...]
Coming Soon a Visit from Blitz the Seahawk Mascot and the Biggest Fundraiser of the Year for Trail Youth
Blitz the Seahawk mascot is coming to the Trail Youth coffee shop at 226 E. North Bend Way, October 16, from 2 to 3. This family fun event is free; you can drop in between 2-3 PM, get a photo with Blitz, enjoy free … [Read More...]
Q&A: Snoqualmie City Council Candidates talk City Challenges, Proposition 1 and Affordable Housing
The two candidates running for Snoqualmie City Council Position 5 – Matt Laase & Tanya Lavoy submitted answers to some questions we asked. The answers below start in candidate alphabetical order for the first … [Read More...]
Great American Outdoors Act Funding Much-Needed Recreation Improvements Across the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area
Signed agreements between the USDA Forest Service and the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust mark the beginning of the conservation legislation’s impact close to home. In August 2020, the Great American … [Read More...]
Early Morning Car vs. Pedestrian Accident on Eastbound I90 Results in Fatality
According to the Washington State Patrol, on October 10th at 6:38 AM, a pedestrian in dark clothing was walking in lane one of I90 eastbound just west of milepost 43. A 2017 truck traveling in lane one struck the … [Read More...]
Celebrate Our Community’s Forests on Green Snoqualmie Day
Celebrate fall by planting a tree with family and friends on Green Snoqualmie Day. Through the Green Snoqualmie Partnership, an initiative to restore and steward Snoqualmie’s forested parks and natural areas, … [Read More...]
Vote for Robert Angrisano Fall City Fire Department District 27 Commissioner
[Letter by George Robertson– Fall City, WA. Views expressed are those of the author, not the Living Snoqualmie website. You may submit letters of support for your candidate to info@livingsnoqualmie.com] I first … [Read More...]
Serve Your Community on the Planning Commission
The City of Snoqualmie Planning Commission has an opening based on Cara Christensen’s appointment to City Council. The seven-member Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City … [Read More...]
