Have you noticed the big sign on the corner in front of the Snoqualmie Police Department? It's there for a good reason. It's been 30 years since the national "Night out Against Crime" campaign launched. In … [Read more...]
Construction Starts on New 16-Acre Snoqualmie Park; First Park with Synthetic Turf Fields
August 2, 2013 by
Good things are worth the wait. Isn't that the saying? In the case of Snoqualmie's newest park in the Eagle Point neighborhood, and speaking as a former Snoqualmie Parks Board member, it is. More … [Read more...]
TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Sold for Second Time in Five Years
July 31, 2013 by
In a letter to TPC Snoqualmie Ridge members on July 27, 2013, President and CEO of BrightStar Golf Group, William D. Keogh, announced that his company (and their financial partner) was selling its ownership in … [Read more...]
Trees Come Down, Land Clearing Begins for Second Snoquamie Ridge Market-Rate Apartment Complex
July 11, 2013 by
It's been a long time since a market-rate rental home complex was developed on Snoqualmie Ridge. In fact, the one existing rental apartment home development, Echo Ridge, was built almost at the inception of … [Read more...]
Village Pharmacy Closing, Leaving No Place to Fill Prescriptions in Snoqualmie
July 9, 2013 by
Word travels fast in a small town that has only one place to fill a prescription - and that one independent pharmacy decides to close its doors. And that's exactly what happened in Snoqualmie today, July 9, … [Read more...]
The Bindlestick Coffee and Beer House Adds New Outdoor Music Venue, 10 Weekends of Live Bands in Historic Snoqualmie
July 4, 2013 by
Since Rachelle Armstrong bought The Bindlestick Coffee and Beer House a year ago, live music was always part of the plan. The longtime Finaghty's server watched it work at the local Irish Pub, a place she … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Ridge Big 4th of July Celebration Adds New Attractions
July 2, 2013 by
Time flies. It's hard to believe that Snoqualmie Ridge has existed for 15 years, but it has. And for almost as long, the Snoqualmie Ridge 4th of July Celebration has been happening at Snoqualmie Community … [Read more...]
After Resident Dismay over New Townhomes, Snoqualmie Now Using Signage Announcing Future Developments
June 28, 2013 by
This February, when it was official and public that a new, 100-unit market rate rental townhome complex was going in at the corner of SE Swenson Drive and Snoqualmie Parkway on Snoqualmie Ridge, some residents … [Read more...]
If No Walmart, Then What is the Development Future of the I-90/SR-18 Interchange?
June 24, 2013 by
The history of the land where the old Leisure Time Campground sits at the I-90/SR-18 interchange is long and complicated. In 2008, the City of Snoqualmie and the Snoqualmie Valley Hospital (SVH) District … [Read more...]
After One Year Delay, Snoqualmie City Council to Start Affordable Housing Tax Exemption Process; Group Launches Opposition Petition
June 22, 2013 by
One year after the it became public knowledge that non-profit housing developer, Imagine Housing, wanted to develop, Timber Falls, a 160-unit affordable housing apartment complex in Snoqualmie, the series of … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie City News: Bridge Closure, Safety Survey Extended, Committee Opening, Q & A with Police and Fire
June 20, 2013 by
There's been quite a few announcements that have come across the wire from the City of Snoqualmie in the past week. Here's a brief re-cap for you. Most of these events happen the week of June 24th, including … [Read more...]
Power Restored to Areas of Snoqualmie after 3-Hour Outage
June 18, 2013 by
A Puget Sound Energy Representative said a power outage that affected about 675 Snoqualmie customers was expected to last until approximately 5PM, Tuesday, June 18, 2013, but PSE restored power at 3:30PM to the … [Read more...]
Twice in Six Weeks, Another Snoqualmie Child Falls out Second Story Window; Important Safety Prevention Tips
June 17, 2013 by
Unfortunately, for the second time in six weeks, a second Snoqualmie child fell out of a second story window. The first incident happened on May 9, 2013. The second incident happened on Thursday, June 13, … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie City Updates: Q&A with Fire and Police Chief; No Leaving Kids, Pets in Cars; Arts Commission Needs New Member
June 10, 2013 by
Here's a few updates from the City of Snoqualmie that have come across the wire this past week: 70 Degrees Outside Equals 100 Degrees in Your Car As the weather gets warmer, the temperature inside a … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Police Use Online Survey to Enhance Services, Gauage Community Perception on Public Safety
May 28, 2013 by
Just over a week after the City of North Bend and its police chief held a community meeting regarding public safety, the Snoqualmie Police Department is also seeking public input regarding safety. The … [Read more...]
Bear Activity Returns to one Snoqualmie Neighborhood, Resident Captures Baby Bears’ Fence Tightrope Walk
May 25, 2013 by
On April 25, 2013, the City of Snoqualmie warned, "Bear activity may increase in Snoqualmie neighborhoods over the next few weeks as they look for food following winter months. This has been the pattern in the … [Read more...]
Question, What’s with All the Grass being Ripped out on Snoqualmie’s Swenson Drive?
May 23, 2013 by
It's been going on for a week now and the neighbors are getting curious. Stretching about 3/4 mile, from the start of SE Swenson Drive at Snoqualmie Parkway, and almost to the end of the Deer Park … [Read more...]
Fact or Fiction, Walmart Coming to Snoqualmie?
May 22, 2013 by
In the past two weeks, Living Snoqualmie has received a couple of inquiries asking if we know anything about the possibility of a Walmart coming to Snoqualmie. The last inquiry was very specific, claiming it … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Ridge Community Garage Sale Runs May 17th & 18th, Including “Garage Sale for a Cause”
May 16, 2013 by
The annual Snoqualmie Ridge community-wide garage sale starts tomorrow, May 17, 2013 and runs through Saturday, May 18th. Hours both days are 9AM-4PM. Historically many seasoned garage sale shoppers have been … [Read more...]
Traffic Alert: Snoqualmie Construction Projects Causing Backups
May 16, 2013 by
Drivers traveling through downtown Snoqualmie on May 16th, 17th and 20th are being asked to avoid some areas or give themselves extra time, especially when traveling to Mount Si High School and Snoqualmie … [Read more...]
