Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) recently issued a letter to Carnation residents, stating it would attend a special [online] Carnation city council meeting at 7PM, August 3rd, to discuss this week's accidental … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2020
Snoqualmie Valley School District changes Fall Reopening Plan to All Remote Learning
July 31, 2020 by
On Thursday, July 30th, during a school board work session, Snoqualmie Valley School District Superintendent Dr. Rob Manahan recommended now starting the 2020-21 school year fully remote. The … [Read more...]
Shoplifting incident starts police pursuit on Snoqualmie Ridge, July 29th
July 30, 2020 by
Wednesday afternoon, July 29, 2020, Snoqualmie Police officers were involved in a pursuit in the Deer Park neighborhood of Snoqualmie Ridge. The police pursuit stemmed from shoplifting at the … [Read more...]
Living Snoqualmie Turns 10: Thank You Snoqualmie Valley
July 30, 2020 by
Yesterday was a big day in the Living Snoqualmie office. We marked our 10-year anniversary. When we made that first post on July 29, 2010, we had no idea what the website would become. We do know … [Read more...]
Governor Inslee indefinitely freezes counties advancing phases in state reopening plan
July 29, 2020 by
On Wednesday, July 29th, Governor Inslee announced via Twitter he has now indefinitely extended the freeze on counties advancing phases in Washington's Safe Start [reopening] Plan. The governor … [Read more...]
False Alarm: Tolt River Dam failure siren accidentally activated Tuesday afternoon in Carnation
July 28, 2020 by
According to the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO), the Tolt River Dam failure alarm system falsely activated around 11:15AM, Tuesday, July 28th. The loud alert system and siren notifies residents … [Read more...]
Echoes of Snoqualmie Valley’s Segregated Past: Silver Creek neighborhood and EJ Roberts Park
July 27, 2020 by
Western Washington is widely known as being a bastion of liberal thinking, but most of us don’t know what secrets lurk in the not so distant past. Less than 100 years ago the State of Washington, and areas … [Read more...]
Death investigation launched after deceased male found in Snoqualmie River near Fall City
July 24, 2020 by
The King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) said a death investigation is underway after a deceased male was found in the Snoqualmie River near Fall City on Thursday evening, July 23, 2020. KCSO Sgt. Ryan Abbott … [Read more...]
Coronavirus Updates: Governor issues new restaurant restrictions, many King County school districts switch to all remote learning in fall
July 24, 2020 by
New restrictions on King County restaurants go into effect on July 30th after Governor Inslee announced more changes to the state's Safe Start reopening phase rules. The new restaurant restrictions are for … [Read more...]
Safety upgrades coming to dangerous SE 104th/SR 18 intersection near Snoqualmie as part of interchange improvement project
July 23, 2020 by
The I-90/SR 18 interchange improvement project near Snoqualmie will also bring needed improvements to the often dangerous SE 104 Street / SR 18 intersection located just west of the busy … [Read more...]
Dangerously overheated dog rescued on Mt. Si Trail; warm-weather tips for your canine companion
July 22, 2020 by
King County Search and Rescue (KCSAR) volunteers responded to the Mt. Si Trail in North Bend on Monday, July 20th to help a beloved pet in distress. According to the King County Sheriff's Office, Kodiak - a … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Falls lower park, trail, river access closed this week (story updated)
July 22, 2020 by
UPDATE | September 14th The Lower Snoqualmie Falls Park will be closed during the week on the following dates September 26th, September 28th – October 2nd and October 5th & 6th to facilitate Boardwalk … [Read more...]
Mount Si High School Football, Girls Soccer and Volleyball seasons postponed until spring
July 22, 2020 by
On Tuesday, July 21st, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Executive Board announced a major modification the 2020-21 high school sports seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The … [Read more...]
North Bend Downtown Foundation hands out 2nd ‘Ripple Effect’ award to beloved Arby’s Employee
July 20, 2020 by
It may have been delayed a couple of months due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the North Bend Ripple Effect Award is back - and this time it went to Arby's employee, Chance Turner. If … [Read more...]
Recent Drownings, Hot Weather Bring Renewed Attention to Snoqualmie River Safety
July 20, 2020 by
Another tragic drowning in the Snoqualmie River has brought renewed attention to local river and lake safety. While lakes and rivers are a big draws during hot summer days, rivers like the Snoqualmie are … [Read more...]
RV catches fire on I-90 near North Bend, also ignites brush fire
July 19, 2020 by
At approximately 12:45PM Sunday, July 19th, crews responded to an RV that had caught fire on westbound I-90 near Truck Town exit 34 - just east of downtown North Bend. Local eyewitnesses at the Mt. Si … [Read more...]
Public Hearing: Tollgate Farmstead Improvement Project Developer Agreement proposed, would reduce project costs
July 18, 2020 by
On Thursday, July 23, 2020 the City of North Bend Planning Commission will hold an online public hearing to solicit feedback on a proposed developer agreement with Si View Park District regarding The Tollgate … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley School Board President: Reopening Schools? We Hear You
July 17, 2020 by
[By Carolyn Simpson, SVSD School Board President. Letters can be sent to info@livingsnoqualmie.com] Dear SVSD Families, It has become the most popular topic in the news and on social media: Reopening … [Read more...]
Month-long FULL Closure of SR 203 between Carnation and Duvall starts July 26th, followed by second road closure in same area
July 17, 2020 by
UPDATE | JULY 23rd, 4PM WSDOT now says SR 203 between Carnation and Duvall will only be closed for one month starting Sunday, July 26th. [See below original article for project details.] There is also … [Read more...]
Washington coronavirus cases rising: Governor reduces phase 3 social gatherings to 10, says ‘steps backward’ could be needed
July 16, 2020 by
As COVID-19 cases in Washington State continue to increase, on Thursday, July 16th, a seemingly frustrated Governor Inslee held another press conference to announce another change related to the state's Safe … [Read more...]
