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...]
Phase 1 Siren Testing for Tolt Warning System to Occur March 21 – 24
March 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Seattle Public Utilities continues the commissioning process for the newly installed Tolt Early Warning System, which includes five new outdoor and four new indoor sirens (annunciators) in Carnation, … [Read more...]
Spring is Coming Bringing Increased Bear Encounters in the Snoqualmie Valley
March 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Daytime Traffic Delays Coming for Travelers on SR 202 Near Fall City
March 18, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Over the next few weeks, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will work to improve stormwater drainage along State Route 202. This work will focus on two areas … [Read more...]
City to Host March 15 Community Meeting on Recent House Fires Linked to Lithium-ion Batteries
March 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Business Comings: A Beloved Valley Store Expands to North Bend
March 8, 2023 by 1 Comment
Locals Julie Chung and Heather Dean had the opportunity in early summer 2021 to take over a storefront in downtown Snoqualmie bringing the Snoqualmie Ice Cream brand to the area. As the pair got to … [Read more...]
Emergency Response Training Open to Snoqualmie Valley Residents
March 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Learn how to save lives, protect property, and operate safely in post-disaster environments with emergency response training offered by the City of Snoqualmie. The Community Emergency Response … [Read more...]
Drivers Should Plan for SR 18 Lane Closures Near Snoqualmie this Week and Next
February 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Drivers who use State Route 18 should prepare for more lane closures, in both directions, between Interstate 90 and Deep Creek in Snoqualmie this week and next. Contractor crews will conduct … [Read more...]
Overnight Lane Closures Return to Westbound I-90
February 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Drivers using westbound Interstate 90 should prepare for lane closures this week. Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation return to smooth concrete … [Read more...]
Old Man Winter May Hit the Snoqualmie Valley Again!
February 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Old Man Winter still isn’t done with us yet this season. Starting at 8 pm tonight, Western Washington will be under a Weather Advisory until 10 am Sunday. A wide range of snow totals is possible, but … [Read more...]
Happy Twin Peaks Day, Snoqualmie Valley!
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Mayors Katherine Ross and Rob McFarland have proclaimed February 24, 2023, Twin Peaks Day. For three decades now, the iconic TV series has drawn tourists year-round to Snoqualmie North Bend and the … [Read more...]
Dan Schlotfeldt Named Superintendent of Snoqualmie Valley Schools
February 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Snoqualmie Valley School District Board of Directors unanimously selected Dan Schlotfeldt as the district's permanent superintendent during its regular board meeting Thursday, February … [Read more...]
Bus Service, Rally School, Team Up to Solve Shared Problems
February 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Contributed by Snoqualmie Valley Transportation Most people learn rally driving at DirtFish in Snoqualmie for fun – maybe even for their bucket lists. A few, a very lucky few, do it for work. It … [Read more...]
Winter Weather Isn’t Leaving the Snoqualmie Valley Anytime Soon
February 19, 2023 by
Mother nature isn’t done with the Snoqualmie Valley this winter. There will be some gusty winds to start the work week. This won't be a significant windstorm, but we could get 35 to 40 mph gusts. … [Read more...]
King County and City of Seattle Announce Updates to Employee Vaccine Mandate
February 7, 2023 by
In alignment with updated Public Health – Seattle and King County guidance, Executive Dow Constantine and Mayor Bruce Harrell announced yesterday that King County and the City of Seattle will no longer require … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Health Board Approves Resolution to Ask Voters to Lift Levy Rate
February 5, 2023 by
Snoqualmie Valley Health Board of Commissioners voted last week in favor of a resolution to ask homeowners within the district to support a levy lid lift on an April 25 ballot. The district seeks to … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Transportation to Launch New Website with Rider Alerts, Easier Access
January 31, 2023 by
Contributed by Snoqualmie Valley Transportation Getting around Snoqualmie Valley without a car is easy with Snoqualmie Valley Transportation, a project of Mt. Si Senior Center – give them a call at … [Read more...]
Spoof it and Sleuth it in North Bend
January 26, 2023 by
The North Bend Theatre has just announced its monthly film series for 2023. “Our Finally Film Noir series last year was so fun and such a hit, we decided to double up this year,” states Beth Burrows, … [Read more...]
Tips to Protect Theft-Prone Vehicles, Reduce Risk of Becoming a Victim
January 26, 2023 by
Auto Theft continues to be a problem in King County. Locally, in 2022, Snoqualmie had 30 auto thefts, and North Bend had 28 auto thefts. These numbers are a significant increase from the … [Read more...]
Updated: All lanes of SR 18 Closed in Both Directions after Incident near Issaquah-Hobart Road
January 24, 2023 by
Updated 250 am: All lanes on both directions of SR 18 at Issaquah-Hobart Road are now open. All lanes of eastbound and westbound State Route 18 have been closed following an incident Tuesday evening, … [Read more...]
