Archives for October 2022

Traffic Alert: Daytime Lane Closures Planned for Eastbound SR 18 Approaching Tiger Mountain

Drilling work on State Route 18 will require weekday closures of the right eastbound lane through the end of November. The lane will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Washington State Department of … [Read more...]

Save Money, Support Mount Si Choir Program: Popular Mattress Sale Fundraiser returns for 8th year

Do you have a sore back? Are you not sleeping well? If you’re in the market for a new mattress, soon you might be able to save some money AND support the Mount Si High School Choir program. The … [Read more...]

Honoring Our Valley History: Past Fires of the Snoqualmie Valley

The Loch Katrine fire that burned so close to our valley home in the last two weeks reminds us that the Snoqualmie Valley is as vulnerable to fires as areas in Eastern Washington, Oregon and … [Read more...]

Sallal Water Association Unveils their Newly Completed Shop and Office.

Sallal Members are invited to come to see the Denny G. Scott Building at an Open House on Thursday, November 17th, between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. at 47230 SE 144th Street in North Bend.   Drop by to … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie-North Bend Police Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs at North Bend City Hall

On Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Snoqualmie Police Department and the U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding … [Read more...]

After 100 Years, Nosferatu Returns to the Big Screen

The silent classic Nosferatu rises again for its 100th birthday at the North Bend Theatre on Halloween night. As a special gift for this centennial celebration, local jazz great Danny Kolke of … [Read more...]

Traffic Alert: SR-202 Lane Closure at Tollgate Farm Entrance Tuesday

 Si View Metro Parks is working on completing improvements to the entrance to Tollgate Farm. The final step of the work is to pave the re-aligned entrance from SR-202 in North Bend. This work … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Valley Steps up to Feed Loch Katrine Firefighters

On October 16th, Snoqualmie Valley residents were alerted to the Loch Katrine Fire. In heavy old-growth timber, the fire was North of Snoqualmie inside the West boundary of the Alpine Lakes … [Read more...]

Loch Katrine Fire Daily Update, October 22, 2022

Fire activity on the Loch Katrine fire has been limited by the recent rain showers, cooler temperatures, and high-elevation snowfall. The last IR flight was on October 19, so acres have not been … [Read more...]

Loch Katrine Fire, Daily Update, October 21, 2022

The Loch Katrine Fire is at an estimated 1,918 acres (no IR flight on October 20). Yesterday’s cool, cloudy, and humid conditions, combined with the smoke layer, dampened fire behavior to … [Read more...]

Community Invited to Provide Input on Snoqualmie Mill Site Final Development Agreement, Oct. 24

Community members are invited to the Oct. 24, 2022, hybrid City Council meeting to provide verbal comments about the proposed Final Development Agreement (DA) for the Snoqualmie Mill Site project. … [Read more...]

Loch Katrine Fire, Daily Update, October 20, 2022

The Loch Katrine Fire is at an estimated 1,918 acres. Crews continue efforts in the area of Sunday Creek, working north and west to tie the fireline down into the Sunday Creek canyon. They are going … [Read more...]

Viewing the Snoqualmie Valley through Historical Images

Historical photographs can serve as a window into both daily life and extraordinary events from the past. We can gather unique insights into a time period by looking closely and wondering about the … [Read more...]

Loch Katrine Fire: Daily Update, October 19, 2022

The Loch Katrine Fire is estimated at 1,777 acres. Yesterday, crews were working in the areas of Sunday Creek and Big Creek to construct control lines along the fire's edge. Tactical firing … [Read more...]

Updated: Snoqualmie Fire Department on the Scene of a Slow-Moving Brush Fire, No Structures Threatened

UPDATE 11:17 am: Fire is under control and contained. Crews will be working throughout the day to extinguish hidden and spot fires. Please avoid the … [Read more...]

Visit Santa this Holiday Season at the Northwest Railway Museum

Beginning on the weekend after Thanksgiving, jump into high gear for the holiday season with a visit to see Santa via TWO different train ride options - the Yuletide Express and Santa Limited. Tickets are on … [Read more...]

Loch Katrine Fire, Daily Update, October 18, 2022

Resources continue to arrive to support all firefighting efforts around the perimeter of the fire. Assessment of the fires’ footprint is ongoing, with plans being developed and implemented from those … [Read more...]

The City of North Bend to Enter Stage 2 of its Water Conservation Ordinance

Effective Thursday, October 20, 2022, North Bend Public Works Director Mark Rigos has declared the city will move to Stage 2 of its Water Conservation Ordinance (WCO) until further … [Read more...]

Monday Update for Loch Katrine Fire  

A type 2 incident management team has taken over command of the Loch Katrine Fire as of today, Monday, October 17th.  Resources have been arriving to bolster the crews out on the line and have … [Read more...]

Encompass Announces 2022 Autumn Gala: “The Snow Ball”

Tickets are now on sale for the annual Encompass Autumn Gala, a night of celebration in support of Encompass programs for children and families in our community. This year’s Gala will take place … [Read more...]