I was 8 in 1975. That year was Saigon's fall when refugees fled Vietnam, and later Laos and Cambodia, by boat. All of the kids in my mostly white grade school called them "the boat people." Until I had a … [Read more...]
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The Valley Vagabond-Breakfast at the Salish Lodge & Spa
August 31, 2020 by
[Article by Kira Denny and Melissa Grant] Dear me, that was a lot of food…. I'll take any excuse to go out to eat. So, when I needed to interview someone who had recently gone to stay or eat at the Salish … [Read more...]
Closed portion of Rattlesnake Lake Parking area in North Bend to reopen this weekend
August 21, 2020 by
After a parking issues around the Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area in North Bend caused nearby residents to take to social media to express safety concerns, on Friday, August 21st, the Cedar River Watershed … [Read more...]
‘Easy to Reach, Hard to Leave’ North Bend: things locals want visitors to remember this summer
August 5, 2020 by
North Bend is one of the most beautiful towns in all of Washington state. For seven months of the year, our locals enjoy a pretty quiet lifestyle. Because we are on the windward slope of the cascade mountains, … [Read more...]
Rattlesnake Lake Rec Area partially reopens June 11th; Rattlesnake Ledge Trail remains closed
June 10, 2020 by
After a 2 1/2 month closure due to COVID-19 social distancing concerns, Seattle Public Utilities announced Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area in North Bend with partially reopen on Thursday, June 11, … [Read more...]
Reminder: Rattlesnake Lake, Trail, Ledge still CLOSED due to social distancing concerns
May 1, 2020 by
UPDATE | May 10th: Police have now installed an electronic reader board at THE I-90 exit 32 off-ramp reminding people that the Rattlesnake Lake Recreation area remains closed. Read our original article below … [Read more...]
Of Mice and Me: One animal lover’s struggle with rodents
March 2, 2020 by
John Steinbeck took the title “Of Mice and Men” from a poem by Robert Burns. The poem: To a Mouse, was written in 1785 and is about being tolerant and appreciating all forms of life, big and small. I try to … [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...]
Dog Review of a Salish Lodge & Spa Pampered Paws Room: “The Ultimate in Doggie Relaxation”
November 4, 2019 by
Bee is my 4-year-old Schnauzer/Poodle and typically would NOT be described as relaxed. Unlike my last dog of the same breed, Bee moves through life as if her tail is on fire and only speed and noise will put it … [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...]
Washington’s Most Deadly Animals
September 16, 2019 by
[Contributing writer Melissa Grant is a North Bend resident, pet trainer for Miss Lola’s Academy for Wayward Dogs and a wildlife enthusiast] I’m about to give you information you never knew you … [Read more...]
Was that a COUGAR? How to identify Snoqualmie Valley wildlife
September 9, 2019 by
[Contributing writer Melissa Grant is a North Bend resident, pet trainer for Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs and a wildlife enthusiast] Is it a bobcat? Is it a lynx? Is it a COUGAR? Recently many … [Read more...]
Business Comings: Volition Brewing brings new life to downtown North Bend; Chinook Lumber up and running in brand new building
August 16, 2019 by
Volition Brewing Open for Business It took Volition Brewing about a year - and a lot of hard work - to transform the interior of the old Glazier building in the heart of downtown North Bend. This week the … [Read more...]
Washington’s Endangered Animals: How removing a species can change the world
August 13, 2019 by
Update August 16th, 2019: This morning in King County Superior Court, wolf advocates were successful in getting an injunction to stop the slaughter of the OPPT pack. However, while the advocates were in court, … [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...]
Horrible traffic possible through North Bend again this weekend
July 31, 2019 by
If you live in the Snoqualmie Valley - and specifically North Bend - you know that summer weekend traffic on I-90 heading toward Snoqualmie Pass can be brutal at times. BUT, throw in WSDOT road projects - which … [Read more...]
Did Washington State Fish and Wildlife internal directive lead to killing of Snoqualmie Valley cougar?
June 9, 2019 by
[Article by contributing writer, North Bend resident and wildlife enthusiast, Melissa Grant] On April 5th 2019, a Capital Press headline read, “WDFW Director: When in doubt, remove the cougar.” This memo … [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...]
The Future of Wolves in Washington: Will they ever be just another critter in the woods?
April 24, 2019 by
[Article by contributing writer Melissa Grant,wildlife/outdoor enthusiast and pet trainer/owner of Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs] Out here in the Snoqualmie Valley we fancy ourselves as outdoor … [Read more...]
The Opossum: Snoqualmie Valley’s Misunderstood Animal Superhero
April 15, 2019 by
[Article by contributing writer Melissa Grant, wildlife enthusiast, North Bend resident and pet trainer at Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs] The poor Virginia Opossum has an image problem. Most … [Read more...]
