Neeta Jain, MD, of Snoqualmie Valley Health to Deliver the Keynote Speech at Encompass Inspire Breakfast 

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...]

Dan Schlotfeldt Named Superintendent of Snoqualmie Valley Schools

The Snoqualmie Valley School District Board of Directors unanimously selected Dan Schlotfeldt as the district's permanent superintendent during its regular board meeting Thursday, February … [Read more...]

North Bend Elementary Second Graders Provide Insight for Use in Housing Action Plan

At the February 15th award ceremony, Betsy Westra, a student in Ms. Mitchell’s class, was celebrated as the North Bend Elementary (NBE) Your Home drawing contest winner. Betsy was one of 37 … [Read more...]

Biggest Fundraiser of the Year for Trail Youth; Your Help is Needed Now More than Ever!

2017 & 2018 were significant years for Trail Youth. They received their first grant from King County’s Best Starts for Kids in November 2017 to open their new coffeehouse and were featured on Mike Rowe’s … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Valley School District Superintendent Leadership Input

The Snoqualmie Valley School District Board of Directors is partnering with GR Consulting to collect input from students, families, staff, and the community about the current strengths and challenges of the … [Read more...]

Changes in Snoqualmie Valley School District Risks Reduction in Access to Highly Capable Services

The Snoqualmie Valley School District (SVSD) has recently undergone an expert review of its highly capable services. As part of this review, the nomination process has significantly changed. While the district … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Valley School Superintendent Settlement: What went wrong? (part two)

On December 16th, 2022, Living Snoqualmie reached out to former Superintendent Dr. Lance Gibbon via email to see if he would be interested in answering questions about his separation from and settlement with … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Valley School Superintendent Settlement: What went wrong?

On December 8th, 2022, in a letter to the community from the Snoqualmie Valley School District (SVSD), valley families learned that Superintendent Dr. Lance Gibbon had reached a separation agreement with the … [Read more...]

Save Money, Support Mount Si Choir Program: Popular Mattress Sale Fundraiser returns for 8th year

Do you have a sore back? Are you not sleeping well? If you’re in the market for a new mattress, soon you might be able to save some money AND support the Mount Si High School Choir program. The … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Valley Steps up to Feed Loch Katrine Firefighters

On October 16th, Snoqualmie Valley residents were alerted to the Loch Katrine Fire. In heavy old-growth timber, the fire was North of Snoqualmie inside the West boundary of the Alpine Lakes … [Read more...]

Summer Freedom Forever: Snoqualmie Valley Transportation joins Metro in announcing free travel for youth, year-round

Guest Post by Snoqualmie Valley Transportation Free transportation for youth is already available throughout summers in the Snoqualmie Valley, but starting Sept. 1, it will be here, and on all King County … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Valley Local, Joe Waskom, Wins the 1500M NCAA Championship

Lately, Joe Waskom is a popular guy who is hard to contact. However, seeing how Waskom has been the subject of multiple articles in the past nine years, Living Snoqualmie decided to be persistent and talk to … [Read more...]

“Take a Seat for Kids Project” Highlights Local Artists in Support of Encompass Programs for Children and Families

Seven local artists have donated their time and talents to creating custom Adirondack chairs for the sixth annual Encompass Take a Seat for Kids Project. In a first for this event, Encompass will host a … [Read more...]

Festivities for the SVSD Graduating Class of 2022 Start this Saturday

This Saturday, June 4th, you are invited to a celebration for the Class of 2022. The event kicks off what the organizing parent group is calling Senior week. This group of parents is organizing … [Read more...]

Chief Kanim Middle School Music Boosters hosts Spring Music Showcase and Silent Auction

Back by popular demand, Chief Kanim Middle School (CKMS) Music Boosters is proud to present the 2022 Spring Music Showcase and Silent Auction: Friday, May 13, 2022 6 PM – 9 … [Read more...]

Local Teacher Works to get ‘The Office’ Star, Steve Carell, the Recognition he Deserves

Earlier this month, I met Bobby Znak while we were getting haircuts at Mirror Mirror in North Bend. As one does when getting your do done, we started chatting about our respective jobs and lives in … [Read more...]

Wildcat Jazz Celebration at the North Bend Theatre

Guest Post by Linda Grez for the Mount Si Band & Orchestra Boosters The community is invited to the free Wildcat Jazz Celebration, featuring all 3 Mount Si High School Jazz bands as well as Twin Falls … [Read more...]

Wildcats Ty Mitton and Jay Boivin Finish Season at State Champs

[Guest Post by Cathy Kuhnau Wildcat Boys Swim & Dive Parent Liaison] Mt Si Juniors Ty Mitton and Jay Boivin closed out their Wildcat Boys Swim and Dive season with impressive showings at State … [Read more...]

Registration Open – “Be the Change Summit” for Middle School Students, Saturday, March 12, 2022

Area middle school students are invited to register for Empower Youth Network’s 14th Annual Be the Change Summit on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Chief Kanim Middle School (32627 SE … [Read more...]

First Year Mt. Si High School Mock Trial Team Qualifies for State Tournament!

The YMCA hosts the State Mock Trial Tournament. Mock trial is a blend of law, debate, and drama that demands critical thinking and public speaking skills as students argue current issues facing the legal … [Read more...]