According to the King County Sheriff’s Office, Isaiah Desmond, 42, is wanted for Assault in the 2nd Degree. Deputies responded to a 911 call on January 12 on Lake Alice Road SE in Fall City. Desmond … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2021
The Week Ahead – Phantom Snowflakes?
January 31, 2021 by
Why do the snowflakes on the phone app keep appearing then disappearing..? There were three days of snow forecasted yesterday (Snoqualmie) ?!? Well, there's been a real back and forth with … [Read more...]
Love Snoqualmie Valley Style, a Contest: “How I Met my Other”
January 30, 2021 by
I love “how we met” stories. I don’t care if the relationship is long-lasting or was short-lived. Give me a good long-ago tale of how you met your spouse of fifty years or a funny story of how you met that cute … [Read more...]
The State of Washington Unveils COVID-19 Vaccination ‘Get Ready’ Plan for School Employees
January 29, 2021 by
Equitably and safely vaccinating Washington educators and school staff is the goal of the new ‘Get Ready’ plan announced today by State Schools Superintendent Chris Reykdal and Kaiser Permanente Washington … [Read more...]
Built on the Site of the 2014 Explosion, the New Phoenix Plaza Building Receives Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
January 29, 2021 by
This week marked a milestone for the new Phoenix Plaza mixed-use, commercial residential building located at 530 E. North Bend Way. After a natural gas explosion destroyed multiple buildings at the … [Read more...]
Roadmap to Recovery update: Governor Inslee announces Two regions to move into Phase Two
January 28, 2021 by
“We are getting closer to finding our way out of this mess, but we aren’t there yet,” Inslee said during a press conference Thursday. “We have sacrificed too much to let our frustrations get the best … [Read more...]
SVSD Temporarily Modifies Grading Policy in Special Meeting on 1/26/21
January 28, 2021 by
[Guest article by Linda Grez] The Meeting’s main topic was a Resolution regarding a Temporary Change in grading policies for the 2020-2021 school year. After a robust discussion, the Resolution … [Read more...]
King County Council Approves North Bend’s Water System Plan
January 27, 2021 by
“Whiskey’s for drinking, water’s for fighting.” This quote, attributed to Mark Twain and repeated by Councilwoman Kathy Lambert, aptly sums up the long road to get approval for North Bend’s Water System … [Read more...]
Body Found at Local Popular Trailhead
January 26, 2021 by
The King County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious death reported Sunday, January 24th, 2021, near the Poo Poo Point Trailhead (11300 Issaquah Hobart Road). The 911 call came in around 2 … [Read more...]
How Our Mind and Body Process Stress: Learn healing strategies to support your social and emotional wellbeing
January 26, 2021 by
Snoqualmie Valley Community Network is hosting a workshop focused on how the mind and body respond to stress. Tending to our social and emotional wellbeing is essential, especially today. But it's … [Read more...]
What a year! Wally’s 2020 Real Estate Review
January 25, 2021 by
[Guest post by Wally Cruz, local real estate extraordinaire with a contribution from colleague Randy Starkel. They can be reached at Wallycruz@remax.net and Randy at Randystarkel@remax.net] Wow, 2020, huh? … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead – Wishful for snow? Probably not, blame the round of gap winds set to return.
January 24, 2021 by
Too warm and too little precipitation seems to be the story for those hoping to see some real snow anytime soon. With school out Monday in the SVSD, it may be an opportune time for a little of the white … [Read more...]
First cases of U.K. COVID-19 strain found in Washington State
January 24, 2021 by
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) along with the Snohomish Health District and the UW Medicine Virology Lab, announced that the B.1.1.7 variant of COVID-19 has been found in testing samples from … [Read more...]
Chief Andres “Andy” Juan de los Angeles: Political, Cultural, Spiritual, and Social Leader of the Snoqualmie Tribe 2/15/52-1/21/21
January 23, 2021 by
Chief Andy de los Angeles, former Chairman of the Snoqualmie Tribe and nationally beloved Indigenous civil rights leader, passed on January 21, 2021. Chief Andy de los Angeles was the child of Juan de los … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Inn to Replace Hampton Inn & Suites
January 22, 2021 by
Chun Lai Hospitality, owner of the Hampton Inn & Suites in Snoqualmie, has ended its affiliation with Hilton, Hampton's parent company. Chun Lai Hospitality is now affiliated with Hotel America and will be … [Read more...]
State Route 203 Between Duvall and Carnation Opens to Traffic Ahead of Schedule
January 22, 2021 by
Emergency repairs complete; next step is designing a long-term solution After a months-long closure, all lanes of State Route 203 between Northeast Stillwater Hill Road and Northeast 88th … [Read more...]
WDFW Offers Fish, Wildlife, and Wildland Lessons for School-Age Learners
January 19, 2021 by
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)’s new fish, wildlife, and natural resource-themed lessons plan program for elementary, middle school, and high school students is launching its first live … [Read more...]
Inslee Announces State Plan for Widespread Vaccine Distribution and Administration
January 18, 2021 by
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced an updated statewide vaccine distribution and administration plan to increase the number of Washingtonians vaccinated and establish infrastructure capable of mass vaccinations in … [Read more...]
“Sneak Attack Windstorm,” This Was NOT!
January 17, 2021 by
CME commodities trading pit, Chicago IL /Associated Press Should we really be relying on one source for our news? Relating that question to last Wednesday's wind event, should we be relying on one … [Read more...]
Help Protect Wild Birds from Deadly Salmonellosis
January 16, 2021 by
Recent reports of sick or dead birds at backyard feeders in King, Kitsap, Skagit, Snohomish, and Thurston counties are prompting the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to recommend that people … [Read more...]
