** UPDATE, September 27, 2013, 5PM: The grocery workers union announced via social media that negotiators for union and grocery stores will meet for more contract talks on October 10th and 11th. The union … [Read more...]
What’s Happening: Soap Box Derby Rollin’ Down the Parkway; Mt. Si Food Drive; Kids Perform with Mount Si Cheer at Half-time
September 26, 2013 by
**UPDATE: September 27, 2013, 2:15PM: Bummer, but safety does come first. Saturday's Challenge Series Race has been canceled because of expected adverse weather conditions. Due to the weather forecast and … [Read more...]
SVSD Enrollment Growth Fairly Flat; Middle Schools Down, High School Flat, Elementary Gains Most Students
September 25, 2013 by
It's that time of year. A time when the Snoqualmie Valley School District provides its first enrollment picture of the new school year. In fast-growing area like the Valley, the picture is usually one of … [Read more...]
After Years of Planning, It’s Groundbreaking Time for New Snoqualmie Valley Hospital
September 23, 2013 by
After years of planning and even having to land-swap to make it happen, groundbreaking for the new Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is just a couple of days away. The community is invited to a groundbreaking … [Read more...]
Early Morning Accident Leaves Car Flipped on Quiet Snoqualmie Ridge Street
September 23, 2013 by
Residents of SE Swenson Street in the Deer Park neighborhood of Snoqualmie Ridge were awakened in the wee hours of Saturday morning, September 21, 2013, to the ominous sound of a "loud smash" and then "metal … [Read more...]
Police Alert Issued for Echo Glen Escapee; Helicopter Assists in Capture
September 20, 2013 by
UPDATE: Friday, September 20, 2013, 11:30AM: Shortly before 11AM, a Washington State Patrol helicopter located the 15-year old escapee from the Echo Glen Children’s Facility. He was near I-90 and not … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Ridge Community-wide Garage Sale This Weekend, September 20th & 21st
September 19, 2013 by
Bargain hunters and hagglers beware, the annual Snoqualmie Ridge Fall Garage Sale happens this weekend, starting Friday, September 20th and running through Saturday, September 21st. The always well-attended … [Read more...]
If North Bend Can Throw One, Snoqualmie Can Too – It’s Block Party Time!
September 19, 2013 by
Dr. Jason Green of Optimal Health Chiropractic on Snoqualmie Ridge had such a good time at the North Bend Block Party in July, he decided to help throw one of his own on the streets in front of his … [Read more...]
Reinig Road Shooting, Deputy Fires at Snoqualmie Man After He Attempts to Hit Her With Van
September 19, 2013 by
Around 2:00AM, Thursday, September 19, 2013, a King County Sheriff’s deputy shot a 35-year old Snoqualmie man after he tried to hit her with his van. The suspect suffered a non-life threatening gunshot … [Read more...]
City of Snoqualmie Effort to Gain I-90/SR-18 Land Denied Again, But Development Begins
September 18, 2013 by
With the Growth Management Hearings Board upholding King County's 2012 decision NOT to add 85 acres of land between the edge of Snoqualmie and I-90 to the city's Urban Growth Area (UGA), it looks like land … [Read more...]
North Bend Considers Video Cameras for Crime Prevention, Launches Citizen Survey
September 17, 2013 by
The topic of surveillance cameras to help with North Bend law enforcement isn't a new one. Following a much-publicized fatal North Bend area home invasion in May, public safety meetings discussed increased … [Read more...]
New Metro Bus Route Coming to Snoqualmie Valley; More Options During Non-Peak Hours
September 17, 2013 by
Have you noticed the new bus route makers at local stops? It seems Snoqualmie Valley residents spoke and King County Metro listened. This summer, the King County Council approved Metro's recommended changes … [Read more...]
With Emotional Bank on Empty, Snoqualmie Valley Teachers Union Proposes New Bargaining Model For Next Contract
September 16, 2013 by
Just four days after a narrowly averting a teacher's strike, Snoqualmie Valley Education Association President, Lisa Radmer, stood to address the Snoqualmie Valley School Board at its September 12th meeting. … [Read more...]
Encompass Partners with New Snoqualmie Valley “Moms” Group; Launches September 17th!
September 16, 2013 by
On Tuesday, September 17th from 9:30AM until 11:30AM, Moms, a new Valley women’s group aimed at welcoming, informing and inspiring mothers, will be hosting its first meeting at the Snoqualmie Valley Alliance … [Read more...]
After Successful $100,000 Fundraiser, North Bend Theatre Debuts New State-of-the-Art Movie Projector
September 15, 2013 by
Movie-goers love happy endings, right? Well, the North Bend Theatre gave Valley residents their own happy ending earlier this week. Just four short months after launching a fundraiser designed to upgrade … [Read more...]
Fatal I-90 Accident Near Highway 18 Possibly Caused by Cooler in Roadway, Snarls Evening Traffic
September 13, 2013 by
** UPDATE, Wednesday, 9/18/2013: Washington State Patrol say they located the driver of the vehicle that lost the cooler suspected of causing the I-90 accident that took the life of an 80-year old North Bend … [Read more...]
Ben’s Breakdown: Mount Si Football Travels to Issaquah for First Road Game of Year
September 13, 2013 by
** Ben Evensen is a Mount Si High School senior and an aspiring sportswriter. Look for his game analysis before each Mount Si football game throughout the 2013 season. ** After a big win over Seattle Times … [Read more...]
Three Years of Construction, Snoqualmie Falls Park, Hydroelectric Plant At Last Re-done and Ready!
September 13, 2013 by
When one of Washington State's biggest tourist attractions happens to sit in your backyard, do you forget? Take it for granted? I know sometimes I do. It seems like that bright orange sign along … [Read more...]
Fire Department Safety Concerns Lead to New Traffic Signal on Snoqualmie Parkway
September 11, 2013 by
If you've noticed the construction along the shoulder of Snoqualmie Parkway near the fire station, it's the beginning infrastructure work for a new traffic signal set to start flashing at the intersection of … [Read more...]
The Streets are Alive with Music, Jazz Walk Hits Downtown North Bend This Saturday!
September 11, 2013 by
Years ago who would've thought... North Bend as a live music destination? But thanks to Danny Kolke, his passion for music and his restaurant, Boxley's, featuring live performances 7-days a week, that is … [Read more...]
