While it waits for $150 million in funding from 2015 Connecting Washington Transportation Bill, the Washington State Department of Transportation continues to look at ways to improve safety around the often … [Read more...]
Preparing to help: Marine, helicopter Rescue crews practice in and over the Snoqualmie River
October 19, 2016 by
If you saw or heard helicopters over the Snoqualmie River Wednesday afternoon, October 19th - or saw people in the Snoqualmie River, don't fret. What you saw was training. The King County Sheriff's Office … [Read more...]
5 most deadly driving habits: Car crashes leading cause of Death for teens
October 18, 2016 by
It's National Teen Driver Safety Week. Where do a lot of teens live? The Snoqualmie Valley. Sure they roll their eyes at you, but experts say to keep hammering home the stats. Keep reminding them of their … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Farmers Coop launches ‘Thanksgiving Boxes,’ way to increase healthy, decrease stress
October 17, 2016 by
Forget the grocery store lines and searching for recipes this Turkey Day. For the first time, the Snoqualmie Valley Farmers Cooperative is selling Thanksgiving Boxes, offering local residents and Seattle-area … [Read more...]
After weather cancels opening weekend, Night on a Dark Trail ready to spook out the Valley this weekend, may add new date
October 17, 2016 by
After previous years of Night on a Dark Trail being forced to cancel due to weather conditions, this year organizers decided to extend the popular Halloween event over multiple weekends in October - just in … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Career Fair spotlights local Employers with LOTS of positions to fill
October 13, 2016 by
Interested in a local job - maybe one where you don't have to sit in traffic every day trying to get to the Seattle-Bellevue area? Well, Snoqualmie Valley employers are hiring. In fact, A LOT of them are … [Read more...]
Round 2: Second stronger storm with potential for historic winds rolls in Saturday
October 12, 2016 by
A couple of weeks back we mentioned that the 'Neutral' weather pattern setting up for the Puget Sound region this fall/winter had a decent probability of producing some 'non boring' weather conditions. It … [Read more...]
Creepy Clown anxiety hits the Snoqualmie Valley, but district, police say no sightings, threats reported
October 7, 2016 by
It's probably safe to say that clown costumes will be the least favorite Halloween attire this October - as least far as local law enforcement is concerned. According to news reports, the creepy clown … [Read more...]
Fall Cleaning? FREE Recycle Event this weekend aims to help organizing efforts
October 6, 2016 by
Doing some organizing around the house? Need a little help figuring out what to do with all that stuff that tends to accumulate? The City of Snoqualmie is hosting a FREE residential recycle event at … [Read more...]
Two NEW restaurants coming to the Snoqualmie Valley
October 6, 2016 by
It looks like two new restaurants will be calling North Bend home in the coming months - each on different ends of the downtown area. According to a City of North Bend 'Notice of Application' a new building … [Read more...]
District Offers Active Threat Crisis Training to students, parents
October 4, 2016 by
If you have a SVSD middle or high school student, tonight could be a chance for an honest conversation about a topic that is often times frightening for many students and parents to even think … [Read more...]
Cancelled! Weather Halts North Bend Seahawks Fan Fest Day, Wheels of Boom Food Drive
October 3, 2016 by
UPDATE | OCTOBER 13, 2016, 1PM It went so well last time, they were all set to do it again - and let fans excited about Seahawks great start to the 2016 season show off their spirit. Unfortunately the weather … [Read more...]
Winter weather forecast: Major floods, intense Winds, even shot at decent snow
October 3, 2016 by
Recently the Seattle Office of the National Weather Service held a weather workshop t0 give local weather forecasters and emergency management offices more info about what the winter weather forecasts may have … [Read more...]
Crowded school buses highlight driver Shortage facing District, worse this year
September 29, 2016 by
"We just do the best we can to get kids home in a safe manner as quickly as possible," said Snoqualmie Valley Transportation Manager Karen Lewis. Lewis started driving a district bus in 1990. For her the job … [Read more...]
Shining partnership example brings NEW, lighted field space to Chief Kanim Middle School
September 28, 2016 by
David McAndrew and his one-year old daughter Molly got quite a surprise earlier this month when they headed to Chief Kanim Middle School to play catch... a brand new field greeted them when they … [Read more...]
Voters to Decide the Future of Fall City Fire District 27
September 26, 2016 by
During this year's November 8th General Election, Fall City voters in Fire District 27 will be asked to renew the District’s Maintenance and Operations (M&O) levy that ends this year. The levy maintains the … [Read more...]
For second day, Emergency Roadwork backs up I-90 traffic near Snoqualmie
September 26, 2016 by
UPDATE | September 27, 2016, 11AM According to drivers, the same roadwork to repair potholes on the Raging River overpass near Preston has traffic backed up on westbound I-90 between SR 18 near Snoqualmie to … [Read more...]
Community Forum tackles issue of Homeless Teens in Snoqualmie Valley, and lack of social services
September 26, 2016 by
The Sallal Grange says it will be hosting an important community forum on Monday, October 10th, 2016 from 7PM - 9pM to discuss homeless teens in the Snoqualmie Valley. According to OSPI's 2014-2015 Homeless … [Read more...]
Large Snoqualmie Valley Athletic Complex being Developed near North Bend
September 23, 2016 by
It looks like 11 acres of "almost entirely" vacant land between Boalch Ave NW and SR 202 at the corner of 14th Ave NW near Encompass and North Bend may soon become a large athletic complex - complete with … [Read more...]
What’s that big Blue Box? King County Elections making it easier for Snoqualmie Valley voters
September 22, 2016 by
King County Elections is making it easier for Snoqualmie Valley voters to cast their ballots in the upcoming November election - even giving an option that eliminates the excuse, "Crud, I don't have a stamp so … [Read more...]
