Although it may be tempting to gift a small child with a fuzzy baby rabbit or chick on a glorious spring day or as an Easter gift in a basket, giving such animals as gifts should only be done after careful … [Read more...]
The Snoqualmie Police Departments K9 Pooch & his Partner Officer John Fischbeck: Assets to the Department and the Valley
March 23, 2021 by
In spring 2020 – and after months of planning and training - K9 Pooch joined the Snoqualmie Police Department. This past fall, Pooch expanded his skills to North … [Read more...]
Business Comings, Falling River Meats: Good for the Farming Community, Good for the Local Economy
March 22, 2021 by
When Christeena and Darron Marzolf were looking for a new retail storefront location, they knew they wanted to stay in the Snoqualmie Valley. Says Christeena, “We love North Bend! I graduated from Mt … [Read more...]
Living Snoqualmie Now has an Events Calendar
March 20, 2021 by
Living Snoqualmie is pleased to announce a community calendar of virtual and (hopefully soon) in person events. Photo by Debby Hudson on Unsplash The Calendar will include city, school board, hospital and … [Read more...]
The Most Dangerous Animals in Washington
November 1, 2020 by
I’m about to give you some information you never knew you needed. This information was hard to find, took substantial screen squinting, rigorous reading of gruesome details and required me to deal with … [Read more...]
Toby’s Path of Hope
August 18, 2020 by
[Guest article by Lesley Martinez, a North Bend resident, photographer, dog matchmaker, wife and mother of two (one human, one not)] Twenty minutes and 15 seconds into the video, and I'm in love. I'm not … [Read more...]
Keeping pets safe and calm this 4th of July
July 1, 2020 by
Even though most official 4th of July celebrations have been cancelled due to Covid-19, fireworks stands are still open and selling their fiery products. One member of the family who may not share your … [Read more...]
The Story of Robert and Jaxx: understanding what living homeless in the Snoqualmie Valley can be like
February 18, 2020 by
Recently, Jennifer Kirk - Snoqualmie Valley Shelter Services Director (SVSS) - shared a story with us. She said it is a story many in the community don't often get the chance to hear about the clients they … [Read more...]
Multiple lost dogs in Washington wilderness is important reminder to use a leash on local trails
November 18, 2019 by
As someone who lives in the place where many in the Seattle area choose to recreate, I have to say, you all make me sad. First off, this is NOT about any lost dog in particular. I do understand that there are … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Animal Misconceptions, Inaccuracies Debunked and Explained!
October 24, 2019 by
Everyone loves a good story. Before recorded history, storytelling began with visual communication in prehistoric cave drawings, progressing to tales told by word of mouth. Mythology had practical purposes in … [Read more...]
A Tale of Three Kitties
October 5, 2019 by
I never was a cat person. Benji wagged his movie tail into my heart early on, and I was firmly in dog territory. It didn’t help that my Mother wasn't fond of kitties. Family folklore tells a story of my poor … [Read more...]
Living with Chipmunks: A look at one of Snoqualmie Valley’s day shift mammals
August 2, 2019 by
One of my earliest memories is driving over Snoqualmie Pass in the back of my parents VW Squareback. No seatbelts, trading off in the way back with my older sister. We played with paper dolls on the way to one … [Read more...]
Two dogs killed in yard of North Bend home; state wildlife officers think coyote or domestic dog responsible
June 21, 2019 by
According to a King County Sheriff's Office incident report, on June 21, 2019 at 3:10AM a KCSO deputy responded to a home in the Alpine Estates neighborhood of North Bend after two dog were found dead in their … [Read more...]
Dog parks and off-leash areas in the Snoqualmie Valley
June 3, 2019 by
[Article by contributing writer, North Bend resident and owner of Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs.] This was a difficult article to write because some of our dog friendly areas in the Snoqualmie Valley … [Read more...]
Living with Coyotes: Myths & Realities of North America’s Song Dogs
May 23, 2019 by
[Article by contributing writer Melissa Grant, North Bend resident, wildlife enthusiast and owner of Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs] When the America’s were colonized, Canis Latrans - more commonly … [Read more...]
Our Resident Valley Trickster – The Raccoon
February 19, 2019 by
[Article by contributing writer Melissa Grant, North Bend resident, wildlife enthusiast and owner of Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs] My very first introduction to raccoons was at a surprisingly late … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley’s fiercest animal resident: the tiny Hummingbird
November 1, 2018 by
[Article by North Bend resident, pet trainer at Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs and wildlife enthusiast, Melissa Grant] What North Bend critter weighs only 4 grams, moves at 30 miles per hour, but cannot … [Read more...]
After witnessing man dart into Snoqualmie Parkway traffic: the Case for On-Leash Dogs
August 8, 2018 by
[Article by Melissa Grant, North Bend resident, owner and pet trainer at Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs] Last week on a sunny Thursday around 1pm I was driving down Snoqualmie Parkway. Out of the corner … [Read more...]
Protecting your Prized Pet: What to do before entrusting your pet to another
August 1, 2018 by
[Article by contributing writer Melissa Grant, pet trainer and owner of Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs.] By now most of you have seen or heard of the viral video of a woman beating a dog with a plastic … [Read more...]
Dogs and kids: Nine simple tips to help keep everyone safe
May 31, 2017 by
[Article by contributing writer Melissa Grant, North Bend resident and pet trainer/owner of Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs.] As early as I can remember I've always loved animals, especially dogs. When I … [Read more...]
