[Guest Op/Ed Post by Mark Joselyn, Si View Metropolitan Park District Commissioner, 2003 – present, North Bend City Council since 2022. Susan Kelly, Si View Metropolitan Park District Commissioner 2003-2011, … [Read more...]
Celebrating the Life of Timothy David Lake: Remembering a Locals Long Courageous Life
September 6, 2023 by 1 Comment
[Guest Post by Cristy Lake] It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy David Lake. He was a beloved member of the community, known by many as a neighbor, friend, mentor, uncle, … [Read more...]
Honoring our History: Snoqualmie Valley 101 (Part Three)
August 15, 2023 by
[Guest Post by Cristy Lake. See Parts One & Two here and here] Matts Peterson, who homesteaded the site of North Bend, drifted to this Valley around 1865 and settled down as a farmer. His … [Read more...]
Honoring our History: Snoqualmie Valley 101 (Part Two)
July 16, 2023 by
The Indian Wars of 1855 and ‘56 brought militia and five forts to the Snoqualmie. Valley. There was concern that the Snoqualmie would join forces with the Yakima and wipe out the American … [Read more...]
Honoring our History: Snoqualmie Valley 101 (Part One)
July 9, 2023 by
Recently I attended the North Bend Citizens Academy, a seven-week interactive course designed to provide an in-depth look into city operations. The first class included a presentation by Cristy Lake, Assistant … [Read more...]
The Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum Version 2.0: We need your help
June 23, 2023 by
Guest post by Kevin Burrows, Board President Snoqualmie Valley Historical Society The next time you start your car, take a moment to consider your rear-view mirror. While you focus on the road ahead, … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Tribe Implements Ground-Breaking Lands Protection Tax: New tax is first of its kind in North America
May 17, 2023 by
The Snoqualmie Tribe has implemented a leading-edge tax at the Salish Lodge & Spa. The Tribe’s new Land Protection Tax is believed to be the first in North America. As a federally-recognized tribe, … [Read more...]
Sallal Water Association Recognizes World Water Day with a Contest for Kids!
March 5, 2023 by
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...]
