If you have ever dodged a pothole on Interstate 90 or cringed when you drove right over it, you’ll be thrilled to hear that these pavement repairs begin this week. Don’t worry; contractor … [Read more...]
Summer Freedom Forever: Snoqualmie Valley Transportation joins Metro in announcing free travel for youth, year-round
August 21, 2022 by
Guest Post by Snoqualmie Valley Transportation Free transportation for youth is already available throughout summers in the Snoqualmie Valley, but starting Sept. 1, it will be here, and on all King County … [Read more...]
Troopers Arrest Wrong-Way Driver For Suspicion Of DUI on I90
August 18, 2022 by
Just before 1:00 am on August 18th, 2022, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications began receiving 9-1-1 calls reporting a vehicle traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of I-90 just west of SR … [Read more...]
Business Comings: Valley residents Bring Mobile Dog Gym to the Community
August 15, 2022 by
Seth Goldberg & Nicole Sesar are avid hikers and dog owners who moved to the beautiful Snoqualmie Valley in 2017 to be closer to nature. The couple met through a friend nine years ago and … [Read more...]
Opening Day 2022 Boeing Classic Jet Flyover Video – In Case You Missed It!
August 12, 2022 by
If you had to work today or just forgot it was happening until you saw the large, blue Boeing jetliner buzz your Valley home, here is some video of today’s (August 12th) flyover. The flyover … [Read more...]
Yearly Warning: Not One but Two Low Flying Jets over the Snoqualmie Valley Signal Start & End of Boeing Classic
August 8, 2022 by
This year, the Boeing Classic features not one but two jet flyovers marking the start and end of the tournament. To signal the start of the Boeing Classic PGA Champions Tournament, a Boeing jetliner … [Read more...]
Update: The Death of North Bend’s Princess Ursus Americanus
August 4, 2022 by
Alas, North Bend’s bear with the golden earring and her cubs have been killed. I was going to continue with my fairy tale theme seen in the original story below, but I can’t; this just … [Read more...]
Early Primary Election Results: Ramos & Callan lead in 5th District races; Si View Aquatic Center Proposition Not Getting Super Majority to Pass
August 2, 2022 by
While there weren’t any local city elected positions on this year’s August ballot, there were primary races for two 5th and two 12th District legislative seats representing the Snoqualmie Valley. One 12th … [Read more...]
Large Brush Fire on I90 Snarls Monday Afternoon Traffic
July 25, 2022 by
Monday afternoon, July 25th, at 4:30 pm, Eastside Fire & Rescue (EF&R) responded to a large brush fire on Eastbound I-90 near Highpoint Way. Photo credit: Leanna Young-Beets According to … [Read more...]
The Heat is On in the Snoqualmie Valley
July 22, 2022 by
I’d like to start with this weather story by a song by Glenn Frey, “The Heat Is On.” No, I’m not going to sing, but the song fits what we’ll go through next week. The early models had the … [Read more...]
Updated: Thursday Evening Wreck Closes Local Valley Road
July 21, 2022 by
Update: Preston-Fall City Road was reopened as of 11:19 pm _____________________________________________________________ Update 10:48 pm: Crews from Fall City Fire Department, Snoqualmie Fire Department … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Wildlife: Nuts about Squirrels in Carnation
July 17, 2022 by
Over the years, I’ve written about almost every mammal that resides in the Snoqualmie Valley, but there is one critter that has long been on my list to write about but until now didn’t make the cut for one … [Read more...]
North Bend Film Festival Announces Fifth Edition for 2022 Event
July 8, 2022 by
Festival’s 5th edition set to return to full in-person lineup in North Bend, WA August 4-7, 2022 NBFF to honor Mali Elfman with the Dulac Vanguard Filmmaker Award, host the US premiere of Quentin … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Pets: Leadership 101-Building a Bond with your Dog
June 30, 2022 by
Are you a good leader to your dog? Does your dog know you have their back? Recently I was bit by a Pug! I’ve had large dogs with serious behavioral issues in my house and managed not to be bitten by … [Read more...]
Washington State Patrol Seeking Witnesses to a Fatal Collision on SR-18
June 29, 2022 by
At approximately 8:10 PM, June 27th, 2022, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 911 call advising of a car/semi serious injury collision westbound SR-18 near the Tiger Mountain … [Read more...]
Summer Finally Starts in the Snoqualmie Valley with a Weekend Heat Advisory
June 24, 2022 by
Welcome to the weekend. Western Washington will be under a Heat Advisory effective Saturday from noon until 11 pm Monday. Saturday's high will be in the upper 80's. On Sunday and Monday, the … [Read more...]
Is Summer Finally Arriving in the Snoqualmie Valley?
June 19, 2022 by
Mother nature finally felt sorry for us Pacific Northwesterners and decided to give us some sun. We still have a chance of a few rain showers tonight, Sunday, and then changes begin to give us much … [Read more...]
Free bus trips for students are back for the summer
June 15, 2022 by
[Guest post by Snoqualmie Valley Transportation] Summer Freedom, the free bus trip program for school-age youth in the Valley, has become an annual tradition for Snoqualmie Valley Transportation. … [Read more...]
Help the Upper Snoqualmie Valley Elk Management Group Help Us
June 14, 2022 by
Did you know that in addition to protecting and studying the elk in our area, the Upper Snoqualmie Valley Elk Management Group (USVEMG) also protects and keeps all of us safe? Wildlife fencing was installed … [Read more...]
Explore the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area This Summer by Bike or Raft
June 10, 2022 by
Connecting with nature and local communities is core to the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust’s mission of conserving and enhancing the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area (Greenway … [Read more...]
