Snoqualmie City Council Appoints Louis Washington to Council Position 5

In a special meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, the Snoqualmie City Council appointed Louis Washington to fill vacant Council Position 5. Mr. Washington works in the Medical and Pharmaceutical … [Read more...]

Westbound I-90 in Issaquah Two Left Lanes to Close Thursday, March 30

Two left lanes of westbound Interstate 90 in Issaquah will close between Highlands Drive Northeast/East Sunset Way (milepost 18.4) to Front Street North (milepost 17.7) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March … [Read more...]

Fire Blotter | Chest Injury; Ice Fall; Smoke at Echo Glen

March 17, 2023 Crews responded to the Cedar River Watershed in response to an individual who suffered a severe chest injury. The person was hit in the chest when a tree snapped back. The patient was … [Read more...]

Friday Night Accident in Fall City Stops Traffic for Three Hours

According to a press memo from the Washington State Patrol, at approximately 6:21 on Friday, March 24th, a 27-year-old female was traveling eastbound on 202, and a 17-year-old male was traveling westbound near … [Read more...]

Updated: Traffic Alert: Two Vehicle Head-on collision with Serious injuries Closes SR202 in Fall City

Update 9:30 pm: According to an update from the Washington State Patrol (WSP), the causing driver is in critical condition and under investigation for Vehicular Assault due to suspected impairment. Westbound … [Read more...]

Neeta Jain, MD, of Snoqualmie Valley Health to Deliver the Keynote Speech at Encompass Inspire Breakfast 

Encompass will host its seventh annual Inspire Breakfast on Tuesday, April 25, from 7:30-9:00 am at the Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom. Inspire is an event that brings together business and community leaders … [Read more...]

Bridge Deck Repairs Require Multi-Day Closures Starting in April on I-90 East of Issaquah

Round two of multi-day lane reductions on westbound Interstate 90 east of Issaquah starts Sunday, April 9th, so the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) can repair several bridge decks between … [Read more...]

Police Blotter | Traffic Stop and Warrant Arrest; Unwanted Suspicious Male; Catalytic Converter Theft

March 13, 2023 An officer performed a traffic stop of a vehicle tailgating and not using signals near downtown Snoqualmie. It was determined the driver had a DUI warrant out of North Bend and was arrested … [Read more...]

Hop to the Egg Hunts for Snoqualmie Valley Children and Teens  

Bring a basket and celebrate spring as the annual egg hunts return to the Snoqualmie Valley. Local cities, businesses and community groups are gearing up for their annual Egg Hunts. Annual Easter Egg … [Read more...]

Friday Night Hiker Rescue on Mt. Si

Snoqualmie Valley locals may have noticed helicopter activity around Mt. Si on Friday night. According to the King County Sheriff’s Office, they received a 911 call on March 17, 2023, just after 5:30 PM, … [Read more...]

Spring is Coming Bringing Increased Bear Encounters in the Snoqualmie Valley

It’s that time of year again when our local black bears emerge from their slumber in search of food after months of not eating. Snoqualmie Ridge resident Jake managed to catch one of the first bears … [Read more...]

Police Blotter | Malicious Mischief; Fugitive Arrest Warrant; Residential Burglary

March 6, 2023 A caller reported the back window of their vehicle was broken while they were on a hike near Snoqualmie Point Park.  Vehicle repairs were estimated at $1000.  March 7, … [Read more...]

Single Car Rollover Accident Slows I90 Traffic Thursday Night

According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), around 830 pm on Wednesday, March 16th, there was a one-vehicle rollover collision EB I-90 at milepost 19. A green 1996 Ford Ranger, driven by a 36-year-old … [Read more...]

Fire Blotter | Abdominal Pain; House Fire; Vehicle Collision

March 10, 2023 EMTs responded to a Snoqualmie home to assist an individual suffering from severe abdominal pain. The person was transported to the hospital.  March 10, 2023 EMTs responded to a … [Read more...]

Mental Health Professional Makes Big Impact in Short Time Supporting Community and First Responders

Snoqualmie Police Dept. Mental Health Professional Stephanie Butler - who began working alongside first responders in Snoqualmie and North Bend in September 2022 - has made a significant impact by supporting … [Read more...]

City to Host March 15 Community Meeting on Recent House Fires Linked to Lithium-ion Batteries

The City of Snoqualmie will host a community meeting on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 7 pm at the Snoqualmie Community Center/YMCA, 35018 SE Ridge Street, to discuss recent home fires linked to lithium-ion … [Read more...]

Premier Irish Week for Snoqualmie’s Saints & Scholars Pub

The last time we spoke to Adrian Webb and Amanda Stoffel of Saints and Scholars in Snoqualmie, they were working through some pandemic-related delays and hoping for a Grand Opening in the summer of … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Police Department Makes Arrest in 2019 Cold Case Homicide

On March 5, 2019, Snoqualmie Police officers responded to an urgent care facility in North Bend, WA, regarding an unresponsive 6-month-old child who had been brought in, and medical staff were performing … [Read more...]

Firefighters Respond to Two Fires at Same Home: Preliminary Cause Cited as Lithium-ion Batteries

Snoqualmie Fire Dept. firefighters responded to two separate fires in the same Snoqualmie home on Wednesday morning, March 8, 2023, and again on the early morning of Friday, March 10, 2023. The preliminary … [Read more...]

Fire Blotter | Car vs. Truck on Train Tracks; Smoke Smell; House Fire

March 3, 2023 Crews responded to an accident involving a passenger vehicle and dump truck that was equipped for and using the train tracks for maintenance work. The three occupants of the passenger vehicle … [Read more...]