[Article by Ryan Porter of Snoqualmie Weather] UPDATE | February, 2, 2020 With a late soaking from about 10PM - midnight on January 31st, Snoqualmie broke into the Top 5 wettest ever Januarys. With 18.4 … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2020
Fall City Fire Department hires four new firefighters, ensures full staffing for emergencies
January 30, 2020 by
At the January 13, 2020 King County Fire District 27-Fall City Commissioner meeting, Fall City Fire Chief Connor announced the hiring of four new career firefighters, effective January 15th. According to … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Community Network’s Heart of the Valley Gala returns February 8th
January 29, 2020 by
The Snoqualmie Valley Community Network’s mission to help local youth through innovative programming and mentorship is made possible, in part, because of annual fundraisers. Launched in 2015, organizers say … [Read more...]
Accident on SR 18 involving state trooper, semi closes westbound lanes near Snoqualmie Tuesday afternoon
January 28, 2020 by
Fire and aid crews responded to another serious accident on SR 18 near the I-90 interchange, Tuesday afternoon, January 28, 2020. The accident occurred around 1PM and involved a Washington State Patrol (WSP) … [Read more...]
Go ahead, use that phone to vote: Snoqualmie company’s technology at center of largest mobile voting pilot in country
January 28, 2020 by
There's an upcoming - and somewhat obscure - King County election in which you can vote using your cell phone or computer, and the company making that possible is headquartered right here in the Snoqualmie … [Read more...]
Community invited to Snoqualmie Valley Relay for Life Kick-off, Dessert Auction, February 1st
January 28, 2020 by
Snoqualmie Valley Relay for life invites the community to The Great SnoValley Kick-off and Dessert Auction on Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 6-8PM at the Snoqualmie Valley Eagles, 8200 Railroad Ave. It's a … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Tribe accepting nonprofit Charitable Donations applications for 2020
January 27, 2020 by
According to its website, "The Snoqualmie Tribe deeply appreciates the ways in which nonprofit organizations serve and benefit our communities. These organizations provide substantial value in their services, … [Read more...]
Landslide closes one lane of SR 18 near Tiger Mountain summit – until further notice
January 26, 2020 by
UPDATE | January 27th, 5PM WSDOT crews cleared the roadway of debris Monday afternoon and reopened the left lane of eastbound SR 18 west of the Tiger Mountain summit following an earlier landslide. The … [Read more...]
Obituary: Dorothy “Carole” Fitch
January 26, 2020 by
Carole Fitch died peacefully, at age 85, surrounded by the love of her family, on January 13, 2020. Carole was born on the Flathead Indian Reservation on November 15, 1934 and was a proud descendant of the … [Read more...]
Fatal accident on SR 18 takes life of North Bend woman
January 25, 2020 by
On Saturday afternoon, January 25th, Eastside Fire & Rescue crews were on the scene of a serious accident involving a semi truck and passenger vehicle on westbound SR 18 just west of the I-90 interchange. … [Read more...]
Fighting Hunger: Mount Si Cheer, Culinary Arts team up for Empty Bowls Fundraiser
January 24, 2020 by
Back for another year - the Mount Si High School Cheer and Culinary Arts programs are teaming up for the 2020 Empty Bowls Fundraiser benefitting local food banks. The event takes place Friday, January 31st … [Read more...]
Fire Blotter | successful CPR; very sound sleeper; chemical spill sickens employee
January 24, 2020 by
January 9th Around 1AM Snoqualmie Firefighters responded to a single car accident in the northeast area of North Bend. The vehicle had crashed into a tree. The driver self-extricated and his car caught on … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Casino employees save man after heart attack, honored with Eastside Fire & Rescue Lifesaving Award
January 23, 2020 by
There were some special guests at the January 22nd Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Eastside Fire & Rescue firefighters attended the luncheon to honor three members of the Snoqualmie Casino … [Read more...]
Police Blotter | got the beer, but forgot the dog; you no longer have a job; neighbor wielding scissors
January 22, 2020 by
January 14th Neighbor wielding Scissors At 10:50AM officers were dispatched to the 7800 block of Pickering Ct SE for a female acting erratic and waving scissors around. Officers arrived and found that … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Rotary accepting applications for 2020 grant funding
January 22, 2020 by
The Snoqualmie Valley Rotary is currently accepting applications for 2020 grants. Each year the Rotary awards grant funding to nonprofit organizations serving people living in the Snoqualmie Valley. The … [Read more...]
State bill introduced that removes loophole, requires large trucks to cover loads
January 22, 2020 by
Since moving to the Snoqualmie Valley two decades ago, we've replaced multiple vehicle windshields and sustained exterior paint damage due to flying rocks on I-90 and SR 18. We quickly learned to add a separate … [Read more...]
Grizzly Bear Recovery in Washington State: The Good, the Bad and the ‘Horribilis’
January 20, 2020 by
A "verry large and turrible looking animal" was how William Clark, of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, described the beast they encountered shortly after crossing into the Northern Rockies. The pair … [Read more...]
Heirloom Cookshop closing Snoqualmie location, looking for new home
January 17, 2020 by
Heirloom Cookshop owner Kristen Schumacher announced that a rent increase for the historic Snoqualmie building that houses her 3-year old business is what triggered the tough decision to look for a new … [Read more...]
Due to Icy Roads, Snoqualmie Valley Schools Closed Friday, January 17th
January 16, 2020 by
UPDATE | January 17th, 5:30AM Due to icy roads and because Friday is a scheduled Early Release Day, all SVSD schools are closed again, Friday, January 17, 2020. Monday is also the MLK Day Holiday, so school … [Read more...]
North Bend announces change in city leadership
January 15, 2020 by
Via news release late Wednesday, January 15, 2020, the City of North Bend said there will be a new city administrator. North Bend Interim City Administrator, Mark Rigos, announced on Friday, January 10, … [Read more...]
