The Snoqualmie City Council appointed Cara Christensen for Council Position 6 at the City Council meeting on September 27. Mayor Matt Larson administered the Oath of Office, after which Council … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2021
Snoqualmie City Council Appoints Cara Christensen as New Council Member
North Bend Planning Commission Meets to Discuss Proposed Amendment to Hotel and Motel Performance Standards

On Thursday, September 23rd, the North Bend Planning Commission met to consider whether or not a proposed amendment to the Hotel and Motel Performance Standards in the North Bend Municipal Code (18.10.050) … [Read more...]
Statewide Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban Begins October 1st, Includes New 8 Cent per Bag Charge

A new statewide plastic bag ban goes into effect on Friday, October 1, 2021. The bag ban prohibits the distribution of single-use plastic carry-out bags by restaurants, retail, small vendor and grocery … [Read more...]
Vaccination Clinic in Fall City, Sunday, Oct 3rd

Discovery Health MD in conjunction with the Fall City Fire Department will be hosting a vaccination clinic at the Fall City Fire Department, located at 4301-334th PL SE, Fall City, WA 98024, on Sunday, Oct 3rd … [Read more...]
Memorial Notice: Jerry Hillburn

Posted at the request of the family Please join us to celebrate the life and our fond memories of Jerry Hill burn 4/20/47-2/21/21 October 7, 2021, 5:00 PM at Volition Brewery in North Bend following a … [Read more...]
2021 Give a Night, Save a Life Event

Empower Youth Network (EYN) is pleased to announce 2021 Give A Night Save A Life event supporting our work on youth suicide and substance abuse prevention on September 29, 2021, 6:00-8:00 pm. The … [Read more...]
Car Tab Fee Elimination Dependent on Snoqualmie Proposition 1

On the upcoming general election ballot, the City of Snoqualmie has placed Proposition 1 – the Sales & Use Tax for Transportation Improvements. The tax increase would be two-tenths of one percent (0.2%), … [Read more...]
The Valley Vagabond: Adventures in Pandemic Travel, Ireland, Sightseeing [Part III]

[Guest Post by Jeff Lewis] When we last left Jeff and Diane they had FINALLY made it to Ireland and were off to explore the land of pubs, wild beautiful landscapes and ancient history. Read on to find out … [Read more...]
Rain and Possible Thunderstorms Coming to the Snoqualmie Valley

[Guest Post by North Bend resident Mark Davis] There is a front moving through tonight into Monday. We could get some wind gusts at around 20mph going into Monday morning. However, this is no major storm. … [Read more...]
US Census Releases Data on Snoqualmie Population Growth

The US Census recently released population figures for cities nationwide as part of their data release for redistricting. Census data shows the City of Snoqualmie’s population was 14,121 as of … [Read more...]
Former Council Member Sean Sundwall Gives Statement to Council on August 30th Resignation

On August 11th, Snoqualmie Council Member Sean Sundwall announced his resignation from the City Council effective August 30th, 2021. At the September 13th Council meeting, Mayor Larson told Sundwall … [Read more...]
All Aboard for Autumn at the Northwest Railway Museum

Fall into the autumn season with a variety of fun train adventures at the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie. First up, step back in time as you ride the rails aboard the Museum’s steam train … [Read more...]
Trail Run Brings Participants to Downtown North Bend: Sunday, September 26th

This Sunday, September 26, 2021, residents may notice participants of the Mt. Si Hill Climb Trail Run in downtown North Bend. The event runs from 5 AM to 4 PM, which includes time for set up and take … [Read more...]
Serve Your Community on a City of Snoqualmie Commission

Two City of Snoqualmie commissions and one committee are seeking new members, including the Arts Commission, the Parks and Events Commission, and the Human Services Advisory Committee. This is … [Read more...]
Overturned Truck at SR 18/I90 on Thursday Morning

UPDATE 8:48 AM: According to the Washington State Patrol, all WB SR-18 will be closed temporarily for the tow to clear the trailer once on the scene. There are no injuries. Be careful and have patience as you … [Read more...]
The Snoqualmie Valley’s Disney Princess

I was never a big Disney princess fan growing up. My tastes ran more towards the villains like Maleficent or Cruella Deville, but now as an adult, I have a new favorite princess. Her name is Sarai Childs of the … [Read more...]
The Valley Vagabond: Adventures in Pandemic Travel, Ireland, the Flight (Part Two)

[Guest Post by Jeff Lewis] When we last left Jeff and Diane Lewis, they had finally navigated all the steps to be able to board a flight and deplane in Ireland to visit their daughter. Surely their trip … [Read more...]
UPDATED: Washington State Patrol Statement on Saturday’s Fatality Collision

UPDATE Sunday 10:38 PM: Sadly the driver of the second car died at Harborview Medical … [Read more...]
UPDATED: Two-Vehicle Fatality Collision Blocks Traffic WB I90 at SR-18

UPDATE 6:50 PM: I90 is clear in both directions ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE 4:47 PM: Westbound … [Read more...]
Park Street Overlay Project in North Bend Begins September 20th

On September 20, 2021, contractor crews from Lakeside Industries will begin work on the Park Street Overlay Project. On Monday, September 20, Lakeside will perform work that includes grinding road … [Read more...]