Attention parents! Do you have a child starting kindergarten in the 2011/2012 school year? If so, tomorrow is your registration day. Each of the district's five elementary schools will be registering 2011/12 … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2011
Inspiration From a Snoqualmie Mother and Daughter
February 27, 2011 by
** Julia Update: March 1st, 3PM PST. Julia's surgery was successful! This morning Dr. Eman of Boston Childrens/Harvard Medical performed a 6-hour surgery that fused and held together 12 of her vertebrae with … [Read more...]
More Snow Forecasted For Snoqualmie? But You Said Warming and Turning To Rain
February 26, 2011 by
10 years in the valley I have noticed that tv weather forecasts tend to ignore us. Sometimes maybe we get a passing glance - a little flirting. It's like being 30 miles of Seattle makes us part of that … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie and North Bend February 24th Garbage/Recycle Pick Up Canceled
February 24, 2011 by
Allied Waste announced it will not collect garbage and recycle in Snoqualmie and North Bend today, February 24th. Snoqualmie Valley's icy and snowy roads were deemed unsafe for drivers according to Allied Waste … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie School Bond Supporters Utilizing Facebook Campaign To Fund Election Recount
February 23, 2011 by
** 2/24/11 2nd Update: Recount Affidavit and Funds were delivered to King County Elections today, February 24th. The recount is underway. When more information on recount time line is known, story will be … [Read more...]
City Of Snoqualmie Snow Update – Snow Plowing and Garbage Pickup Schedules
February 23, 2011 by
True to form, the City of Snoqualmie Public Works Department is actively plowing roads after yesterday's snow. The city is also monitoring weather forecasts. With more snow forecast for later today, all city … [Read more...]
Heaviest Snow Predicted To Hit Snoqualmie Late February 23rd
February 23, 2011 by
Yes, there is a Winter Storm Warning in place for the Snoqualmie Valley. Yes, we've already seen some snow. But when is the REAL snow coming you ask? According to the National Weather Service - probably … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley School Bond Loses By One Vote – Every Vote Does Indeed Count!
February 22, 2011 by
Yes, Snoqualmie Valley, we are the official poster child for the old voting saying, "Every Vote Counts." With tonight's February 8th Special Election final result update, the SVSD school bond lost by one … [Read more...]
My Weekly Valley Pick – Favorite Getaway Close To Snoqualmie
February 22, 2011 by
It's no secret I love where I live. What I forgot to mention was that I also love living close to Eastern Washington. In the summer it's because I love driving 30 minutes and magically going from 70 degrees … [Read more...]
Winter Not Finished With Snoqualmie Valley – Winter Storm Watch Issued
February 21, 2011 by
About a month ago I read a weather blog story by KOMO weather producer, Scott Sistek. The story was about the winter of 1988/89 - also a strong La Nina winter like this year. La Nina was whined about all … [Read more...]
Hey Snoqualmie! The Cookie Monster Says It's Time For Girl Scout Cookies!
February 18, 2011 by
You heard it right Snoqualmie Valley! You finished satisfying your Camp Fire Candy cravings. Now hopefully you saved room for your yearly Girl Scout Cookies. Local Girl Scout Troops have received their … [Read more...]
The Road Back – The Pitfalls Of Time
February 17, 2011 by
Tuesday was bittersweet for my oldest child. It was her birthday and also marked 5 months since she lost her dear friend, Cody. We actually talked about this birthday back in September. A time when she … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley School Bond Update – Possible Comeback Of The Year Story!
February 16, 2011 by
** 2/18/2011 Update: SVSD School Bond inched forward a bit with today's result. The YES percentage now stands at 59.94%. The only issue is now - are there enough votes left to count to get to 60%? No … [Read more...]
Sign Of The Times? TPC Snoquamie Ridge Loosens Dress Code
February 16, 2011 by
In an effort to increase member satisfaction (and possibly attract new members) TPC Snoqualmie Ridge is at long-last allowing denim inside itsclubhouse. Denim is still not allowed on the golf course or any of … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie School Bond Inches Upward With Latest Results – Down By Only 26 Votes
February 14, 2011 by
** 2/15/2011 Election Update: With about 35 more votes added to result total, the YES percentage is up to 59.78%. 9,835 votes have been counted. The school bond is now within 22 votes of reaching the needed … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley School Bond Update – 30 Votes Is The Difference!
February 12, 2011 by
According to King County Elections (http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections/elections/201102.aspx) as of Friday, February 11th, 9,806 Snoqualmie Valley School Bond ballots were returned - 45% of issued ballots. Of … [Read more...]
North Bend QFC Valentine Wine Tasting This Weekend
February 12, 2011 by
Just in time to help you chose Valentine's Day champagne, North Bend QFC is tasting the bubbly stuff. Today and tomorrow, February 12th and 13th, at 1PM you can stop by the wine department and sample 4 … [Read more...]
My Weekly Valley Pick – Favorite Place To Dream Of Italy
February 11, 2011 by
My answer? Brunello Ristorante Italiano on Snoqualmie Ridge. Yes, I reside on the Ridge. But I eat at many Valley restaurants. I do love Brunello, though. It's got it all. Great friendly owners, good food … [Read more...]
Lady Wildcats Win KingCo 3A Basketball Championship – Boys Take #4 Seed!
February 11, 2011 by
They did it folks! Mt Si High School Lady Wildcats won the KingCo 3A Basketball Championship last night at Bellevue College. Lead by 18 points from Jori Braun, the Wildcats defeated a tough Liberty team, … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley School Bond Attempting Comeback Of The Year
February 10, 2011 by
All you Snoqualmie Valley last minute voters might be proving me wrong. A part of this writer thought this school bond election result was another done deal - into the loss column. But with another 900 votes … [Read more...]
