I was never a big Disney princess fan growing up. My tastes ran more towards the villains like Maleficent or Cruella Deville, but now as an adult, I have a new favorite princess. Her name is Sarai Childs of the … [Read more...]
UPDATED: Washington State Patrol Statement on Saturday’s Fatality Collision
September 18, 2021 by 7 Comments
UPDATE Sunday 10:38 PM: Sadly the driver of the second car died at Harborview Medical … [Read more...]
UPDATED: Two-Vehicle Fatality Collision Blocks Traffic WB I90 at SR-18
September 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
UPDATE 6:50 PM: I90 is clear in both directions ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE 4:47 PM: Westbound … [Read more...]
Rain, Wind and a Possible Thunderstorm to End a Long Dry Spell in the Snoqualmie Valley
September 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
[Guest Post by North Bend resident Mark Davis] Rain, Rain, Rain. Who wants some rain with a side of wind and possible thunderstorms? I'm going to break this post up into three different parts. Rain … [Read more...]
Confirm Your Vaccination: A New Requirement for Many Activities in King County
September 16, 2021 by 3 Comments
Preventable COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are at extremely high levels in King County, and deaths are increasing. A new Public Health—Seattle & King County (Public Health) policy, announced on … [Read more...]
Join North Bend Art and Industry for their annual Fall for Art Fundraiser on Saturday, September 25th
September 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
North Bend Art & Industry will be the heart of the creative body for the Eastside. A central hub, bringing together an eclectic mix of artists and art in all forms, reflects the Snoqualmie Valley's … [Read more...]
Highlights of SVSD – Board of Directors Meeting – Sep 9, 2021
September 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
[Guest Post by Linda Grez. Note: The Zoom meeting link initially didn’t work until a new link replaced it at 5:15, and the audio was lost for about 5 minutes in the middle of the meeting.] The agenda and the … [Read more...]
Business Comings: Mathnasium, Transforming the Way Kids Understand and Appreciate Math
September 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Mathnasium – the new neighborhood math-only learning center that opened recently at 7713 Center Blvd SE, Suite 100, in Snoqualmie– held a Grand Opening on August 28th to introduce itself to the … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Pets: Pandemic Pets Put Pressure on Already Overloaded Veterinary System
September 13, 2021 by 1 Comment
As a part-time dog walker and trainer, I started noticing the pandemic pet phenomena early on. The ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ order had begun on March 23rd, 2020, and by April, I was getting many calls from new … [Read more...]
Living Snoqualmie’s Regional Reads: Jason Stellman’s Misfit Faith
September 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment
[Guest Post by Lynda Lahman] I once read a book about a loving Jesus versus a legal Jesus…is the point of Christianity to follow the teaching of ‘love thy neighbor as thyself’ or to look for and punish … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Casino Launches First Sportsbook in Washington State on Opening Day of the NFL Season
September 10, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Snoqualmie Casino made history Thursday, September 9, opening the first sportsbook in Washington State. Former Seattle SuperSonics All-Star Shawn Kemp placed the first bet to a crowd of several hundred … [Read more...]
Public Invited to Patriot Day Ceremony in Snoqualmie
September 9, 2021 by 1 Comment
On the 20th anniversary and in honor of the 2,977 civilians, firefighters, and police officers who died in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, there will be a Patriot Day remembrance ceremony … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Construction Delays
September 8, 2021 by 1 Comment
Night work on SE North Bend Way – Tuesday, Sept. 14 through the morning of Thursday, Sept. 16 Overnight lane closures will occur between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. on SE North Bend Way, on the west side … [Read more...]
Bears: The Super Sleepers
September 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Guest Poster and Wildlife biologist Daryl Ratajczak explains why bears are extra hungry this time of year, so we can all take care with our garbage, pet food, and birdseed to help keep bears wild! As … [Read more...]
King County Announces a New Data Dashboard that Tracks Covid-19 Risk for Unvaccinated People Vs. Vaccinated People
September 4, 2021 by
Since July, COVID-19 cases have increased rapidly in King County. The worsening outbreak is affecting all of us. People who are not fully vaccinated are getting seriously ill and dying … [Read more...]
Obituary: Richard George Krona
September 4, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Richard George Krona, “Rick,” passed away on July 29, 2021, with family at his bedside. Rick was born to Charles, “Chuck,” and Joan Krona on March 24, 1955, in Tacoma, WA. Seven days later, the family moved to … [Read more...]
Help the Snoqualmie Tribe Ancestral Land Movement by Collecting Observations While Out Hiking and Recreating
September 3, 2021 by 2 Comments
Summer is leaving us soon with colder nights and fewer visitors to our local parks and trailheads. While I will miss the longer days, I won’t miss the overflowing garbage cans & dumpsters, crowded parking … [Read more...]
Reinig Road Revetment Repair Project Lane Close Extended
September 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
King County’s Reinig Road Revetment Repair Project that began in mid-June, requiring a summer closure of Reinig Road between SE 81st Street and 428th Ave SE, will need some extra time before one lane … [Read more...]
Highlights of the SVSD School Board Meeting Aug 26, 2021: Budget was Approved for 2021-2022
August 28, 2021 by 2 Comments
[Guest Post by Linda Grez] The Minutes of the August 12, 2021 Board Meeting were approved. Communications and Recognition Superintendent Gibbon welcomed everyone back. Some of the highlights … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Police Assist in Incident Involving Suspect with Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
August 27, 2021 by 2 Comments
Today at about 12:10 p.m., Snoqualmie Police Officers were asked to assist the FBI with a one-million-dollar fugitive arrest rape warrant. The FBI was following the adult male suspect, out of Louisiana, … [Read more...]
