State Fire Marshal’s Office Recognizes Wildfire Awareness Month

The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office joins fire agencies around the state in recognizing the importance of being prepared for wildfire season. In 2022, fire agencies also reported 6,536 … [Read more...]

Overnight Closure of Westbound SR-18 Planned for May 25, near Maple Valley

Westbound State Route 18 will have a full nighttime closure Thursday, May 25. Eastbound lanes will remain open. Drivers should consider alternate routes during the May 25 overnight closure. There is no … [Read more...]

Election Filing Deadline has Passed: Who is running for council, mayor and more?

King County Elections week is over, which means we now know who has decided to run for the 21 positions open in the Snoqualmie Valley, including North Bend city council, Snoqualmie city council and … [Read more...]

Stranger From Venus landing in North Bend

The North Bend Theatre continues its Bad Sci-Fi film series with Stranger From Venus, a 1954 alien invasion film that lands in the North Bend Theatre on Saturday at 10 PM.  Stranger From … [Read more...]

Washington State’s Gigantic Bicycle Festival Rings in its 10th Year with Electrifying Music Line-Up

Known for its scenic road and trail bicycle rides, Washington’s premiere music, visual art and bicycle festival is scheduled in Snoqualmie, WA, on August 4th and 5th of this year. Featuring a diverse … [Read more...]

Lane Closures Planned May 15-19 in Carnation, Fall City, for Fish Passage Project 

Travelers who use State Route 202 in Fall City and State Route 203 in Carnation should prepare for daytime single-lane closures May … [Read more...]

Heat Forecast for Western Washington this Weekend: Hot Weather Tips for People & Pets

[Weather Forecast by Mark Davis] Many areas of Western Washington, including the Snoqualmie Valley, have a Heat Advisory in effect from Saturday 2 pm until Monday 8 pm. This is the earliest Heat Advisory … [Read more...]

Daytime Lane Closures on Westbound I-90 Between Preston and High Point During Weekdays in May

Starting Monday, May 8 and continuing for several weeks, westbound drivers on Interstate 90 should watch for intermittent left lane closures along a three-mile stretch between Preston and High … [Read more...]

Updated: Oversized Super Load Truck Loses Steering, Causing a Long Back-up Thursday Afternoon

Update 2:24 pm: The incident on I-90 at North Bend Way has been cleared to the left shoulder and all lanes are open. Expect delays as traffic clears through this area from the previous backups. Original … [Read more...]

The Valley Vagabond: One Night on the Edge of the Columbia Gorge

My husband is a work-from-home computer guy who was starting to look as pale as a 14-year-old D&D aficionado. So, to get him some much-needed color and Vitamin D, I booked a night at Sagecliffe Resort & … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Valley YMCA Hosts Annual Healthy Kids Day, April 29

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day®, presented by UnitedHealthcare and Coordinated Care, at locations across King County, including the Snoqualmie Valley Y. This … [Read more...]

North Bend Local Works with the Snoqualmie Tribe to Protect Wildlife and Support the Tribe’s Sovereign Rights

Many people move to the Valley for its wildlife and scenery. The Snoqualmie Valley is part of the Snoqualmie Tribe's ancestral lands, where they have lived, gathered, hunted, fished, and stewarded the lands … [Read more...]

Trail Runs Bringing Participants to North Bend this Weekend

On Sunday, April 23rd, Eastside Runners Club is hosting the Mt. Si Relay and Trail Runs event, a portion of which travels through North Bend. The event will take place from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., including time for … [Read more...]

April Showers Bring May Flowers — and Young Wildlife

The days are getting longer, the temperatures are getting warmer, and flowers are starting to bloom—spring ushers in many new beginnings — including new life for baby animals. This time of year, it’s common … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Valley Transportation Reduces Routes on Valley Shuttle

Snoqualmie Valley Transportation (SVT) will reduce two northbound routes and two southbound routes on the Valley Shuttle, which travels from North Bend to Duvall and stops in Snoqualmie, Fall City, and … [Read more...]

More Lane Reductions on Westbound I-90 Start Monday, April 17, for Pavement Repair

The next westbound Interstate 90 lane reduction west of Preston begins at 10 a.m. Monday, April 17. The freeway will be reduced to one lane until 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, to repair damaged … [Read more...]

Counting Wolves in Washington: 2022 Annual Report Shows Growth in Packs and Breeding Pairs

People generally fall into two groups when it comes to wolves. Those who love them and are happy they’re on the landscape, and those whose livelihood depends on livestock production may not want them … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Police Department Collects Unwanted Prescription Drugs at Take Back Event, April 22

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10 am to 2 pm, the Snoqualmie Police Department and the U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 24th opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by … [Read more...]

Join North Bend Art and Industry for their Annual Fundraiser – Race for Art Saturday, April 29th.

North Bend Art & Industry, a 501(c)3 non-profit since 2019, is laying the foundation to build an art center in the Snoqualmie Valley. Every year, the non-profit has increased the number of … [Read more...]

Opinion | Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District 4 Levy Lid Lift on April 25 Ballot

[Guest Opinion Post by Robert Angrisano, Firefighter/EMT. Views expressed are those of the author, not the Living Snoqualmie website. You may submit letters to the editor or opinion posts … [Read more...]