Joyce Hibma, Treasurer & Communications Lead for Sallal, has strong ties to the Snoqualmie Valley and the water association. “Farmor” Gurly Hallstrom, Hibma’s grandmother, came from Sweden in the … [Read more...]
Honoring Our Valley History: Doctor Richard Burke and the Creation of the Snoqualmie Falls Hospital
December 14, 2022 by
William Willard Warren Asks for a Hospital for His Employees and Families Dr. Richard Burke – 1882-1927 - Burke Street in Snoqualmie is named for him Snoqualmie Falls Lumber Company mill manager W. W. … [Read more...]
Honoring Our Valley History: Past Fires of the Snoqualmie Valley
October 30, 2022 by
The Loch Katrine fire that burned so close to our valley home in the last two weeks reminds us that the Snoqualmie Valley is as vulnerable to fires as areas in Eastern Washington, Oregon and … [Read more...]
Viewing the Snoqualmie Valley through Historical Images
October 20, 2022 by
Historical photographs can serve as a window into both daily life and extraordinary events from the past. We can gather unique insights into a time period by looking closely and wondering about the … [Read more...]
North Bend City Council Authorizes Contract for Work Taylor Park and Riverfront Park Design Project
September 27, 2022 by
On September 20th, 2022, the North Bend City Council approved a Motion authorizing a contract with Site Workshop for the William H. Taylor Park (Taylor Park) and Riverfront Park Design … [Read more...]
Captain George Warren Gove – Puget Sound Steamboat and Snoqualmie Hop Ranch Pioneer
August 31, 2022 by
Guest Post by Dave Battey The namesake for Gove Street on Snoqualmie Ridge had quite a varied career even before moving to our Valley. Captain Gove Comes Around the Horn to the West Coast Cap … [Read more...]
Dave Lake, Long-time Snoqualmie Valley Resident, is Turning 100 on Saturday, August 27th!
August 16, 2022 by
[Guest post by Cristy Lake] Born in rural east Texas in 1922, Dave joined the Navy just prior to US involvement in WWII. In January 1946, he first came to the Snoqualmie Valley to attend the wedding of a … [Read more...]
Were there Really Bodies in the Fall City Bridge? And Now for the Rest of the Story…
June 9, 2022 by
[Guest post by Cristy Lake] Did you know there had been rumors circulating for decades that the cremated remains of a local schoolteacher’s wife and son were in the Fall City Bridge? Everyone had heard the … [Read more...]
All Aboard! Memorial Day Weekend Steam Train Rides
May 17, 2022 by
Looking for a family fun adventure this Memorial Day weekend? Come take a picturesque steam train excursion through the Upper Snoqualmie Valley with the Northwest Railway Museum. Trains depart … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Weekend Steam Train Rides
April 25, 2022 by
Are you looking for something special and unique for mom on Mother’s Day weekend, May 7-8? Let her “blow off some steam” and give her a fun family experience of a steam train ride through the … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley History: Fisher Avenue on Snoqualmie Ridge
April 17, 2022 by
Local Historian Dave Battey shares the connection of history to the street names that honor individuals and remind us of families that have been important in Snoqualmie history. Fisher … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie City Council Affirms the Decision of Historic Design Review Board Regarding the Rails/Hovinga Project Downtown
April 3, 2022 by
On Monday, March 28th, 2022, the Snoqualmie City Council voted to dismiss and/or deny appeals brought by several city residents regarding a Downtown Snoqualmie development project. The appeals were … [Read more...]
Train Rides, Train Shed Visits and Toddler Train Storytime Begin This Month
March 6, 2022 by
The Northwest Railway Museum (NRM) is pleased to announce its popular Train Ride and Train Shed Exhibit Hall programs re-open this Saturday, March 5th. Train Rides will be available on Saturdays beginning March … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Mayors Proclaim February 24th Twin Peaks Day
February 24, 2022 by
Mayors Katherine Ross and Rob McFarland have proclaimed February 24, 2022, Twin Peaks Day in Snoqualmie and North Bend. For three decades now, the iconic TV series has drawn tourists … [Read more...]
Local Historian Cristy Lake Receives Prestigious Award
December 15, 2021 by
Cristy Lake, Assistant Director of the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum and Collections Registrar at the Northwest Railway Museum, was honored with the Jim Ellis Spirit Award at the annual … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Tribe Concerned with Unregulated Air Traffic at Snoqualmie Falls
December 2, 2021 by
The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe has appealed to the Department of the Interior, Department of Transportation and the FAA to uphold their trust obligation by introducing flight restrictions over sacred Snoqualmie … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie United Methodist Church Becomes a Reconciling Congregation
October 17, 2021 by
Snoqualmie United Methodist (SUMC), the white church on the corner of River Street and Railroad Avenue, in the heart of downtown Snoqualmie, was founded in 1889 and is the second oldest church in the Valley. … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Tribe Nominates “Snoqualmie” as Name for New Washington State Ferry
October 6, 2021 by
The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe, a federally-recognized sovereign Tribal Nation headquartered in King County, is nominating “Snoqualmie” as the name for a new Washington State ferry. The name can be … [Read more...]
The Valley Vagabond: Adventures in Pandemic Travel, Ireland, the finale!
October 3, 2021 by
[Guest Post by Jeff Lewis] If you've been reading along, you'll know last week was part III of Jeff Lewis' epic Valley Vagabond trip to Ireland. This week we have part IV the finale! Besides our … [Read more...]
The Valley Vagabond: Adventures in Pandemic Travel, Ireland, Sightseeing [Part III]
September 27, 2021 by
[Guest Post by Jeff Lewis] When we last left Jeff and Diane they had FINALLY made it to Ireland and were off to explore the land of pubs, wild beautiful landscapes and ancient history. Read on to find out … [Read more...]
