After five successful years, the North Bend Film Festival has announced that it will no longer be running. The festival, which was held annually, gained a reputation for showcasing innovative and … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie City Council Appoints Louis Washington to Council Position 5
March 30, 2023 by
In a special meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, the Snoqualmie City Council appointed Louis Washington to fill vacant Council Position 5. Mr. Washington works in the Medical and Pharmaceutical … [Read more...]
Westbound I-90 in Issaquah Two Left Lanes to Close Thursday, March 30
March 29, 2023 by
Two left lanes of westbound Interstate 90 in Issaquah will close between Highlands Drive Northeast/East Sunset Way (milepost 18.4) to Front Street North (milepost 17.7) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March … [Read more...]
New North Bend Solid Waste and Recycling Contract May Nearly Double City Rates
March 28, 2023 by
At the March 21st North Bend City Council meeting, council members heard a motion to authorize a new contract for solid waste & recycling services with Recology, potentially ending a long relationship … [Read more...]
Three Sno-King Jr Thunderbirds teams head to the 2023 USA Hockey National Championships
March 27, 2023 by
Sno-King Amateur Hockey Association is proud to announce three teams are heading to the 2023 USA Hockey National Championships on March 30th. The 16U Tier II Girls, 16U Tier II Youth and 14U Tier II … [Read more...]
Fire Blotter | Chest Injury; Ice Fall; Smoke at Echo Glen
March 26, 2023 by
March 17, 2023 Crews responded to the Cedar River Watershed in response to an individual who suffered a severe chest injury. The person was hit in the chest when a tree snapped back. The patient was … [Read more...]
Updated: Traffic Alert: Two Vehicle Head-on collision with Serious injuries Closes SR202 in Fall City
March 24, 2023 by
Update 9:30 pm: According to an update from the Washington State Patrol (WSP), the causing driver is in critical condition and under investigation for Vehicular Assault due to suspected impairment. Westbound … [Read more...]
Neeta Jain, MD, of Snoqualmie Valley Health to Deliver the Keynote Speech at Encompass Inspire Breakfast
March 24, 2023 by
Encompass will host its seventh annual Inspire Breakfast on Tuesday, April 25, from 7:30-9:00 am at the Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom. Inspire is an event that brings together business and community leaders … [Read more...]
Bridge Deck Repairs Require Multi-Day Closures Starting in April on I-90 East of Issaquah
March 23, 2023 by
Round two of multi-day lane reductions on westbound Interstate 90 east of Issaquah starts Monday, April 10th, so the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) can repair several bridge decks between … [Read more...]
Police Blotter | Traffic Stop and Warrant Arrest; Unwanted Suspicious Male; Catalytic Converter Theft
March 22, 2023 by
March 13, 2023 An officer performed a traffic stop of a vehicle tailgating and not using signals near downtown Snoqualmie. It was determined the driver had a DUI warrant out of North Bend and was arrested … [Read more...]
Hop to the Egg Hunts for Snoqualmie Valley Children and Teens
March 22, 2023 by
Bring a basket and celebrate spring as the annual egg hunts return to the Snoqualmie Valley. Local cities, businesses and community groups are gearing up for their annual Egg Hunts. Annual Easter Egg … [Read more...]
Phase 1 Siren Testing for Tolt Warning System to Occur March 21 – 24
March 20, 2023 by
Seattle Public Utilities continues the commissioning process for the newly installed Tolt Early Warning System, which includes five new outdoor and four new indoor sirens (annunciators) in Carnation, … [Read more...]
Friday Night Hiker Rescue on Mt. Si
March 19, 2023 by
Snoqualmie Valley locals may have noticed helicopter activity around Mt. Si on Friday night. According to the King County Sheriff’s Office, they received a 911 call on March 17, 2023, just after 5:30 PM, … [Read more...]
Spring is Coming Bringing Increased Bear Encounters in the Snoqualmie Valley
March 19, 2023 by
It’s that time of year again when our local black bears emerge from their slumber in search of food after months of not eating. Snoqualmie Ridge resident Jake managed to catch one of the first bears … [Read more...]
Daytime Traffic Delays Coming for Travelers on SR 202 Near Fall City
March 18, 2023 by
Over the next few weeks, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will work to improve stormwater drainage along State Route 202. This work will focus on two areas … [Read more...]
Police Blotter | Malicious Mischief; Fugitive Arrest Warrant; Residential Burglary
March 17, 2023 by
March 6, 2023 A caller reported the back window of their vehicle was broken while they were on a hike near Snoqualmie Point Park. Vehicle repairs were estimated at $1000. March 7, … [Read more...]
Single Car Rollover Accident Slows I90 Traffic Thursday Night
March 17, 2023 by
According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), around 830 pm on Wednesday, March 16th, there was a one-vehicle rollover collision EB I-90 at milepost 19. A green 1996 Ford Ranger, driven by a 36-year-old … [Read more...]
Fire Blotter | Abdominal Pain; House Fire; Vehicle Collision
March 16, 2023 by
March 10, 2023 EMTs responded to a Snoqualmie home to assist an individual suffering from severe abdominal pain. The person was transported to the hospital. March 10, 2023 EMTs responded to a … [Read more...]
Mental Health Professional Makes Big Impact in Short Time Supporting Community and First Responders
March 16, 2023 by
Snoqualmie Police Dept. Mental Health Professional Stephanie Butler - who began working alongside first responders in Snoqualmie and North Bend in September 2022 - has made a significant impact by supporting … [Read more...]
North Bend Seeks Residents to Join Human Services Task Force
March 15, 2023 by
The City of North Bend is seeking to appoint three to five residents, with the selection of a Chair, to serve on the Human Services Task Force. Task force members will advise the mayor on a variety … [Read more...]
