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...]
Community Invited to Informational Meeting about New Habitat for Humanity Affordable Housing Project
March 16, 2021 by
The City of North Bend invites community members to an upcoming informational meeting about the new Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County affordable housing project. The meeting will include … [Read more...]
North Bend Planning Commission Considers Updating Downtown Core Code
March 8, 2021 by
On Thursday, February 25th, the North Bend Planning Commission considered updating the city’s current Downtown Core code. The Planning Commission prepares and recommends coordinated plans, regulations, and … [Read more...]
Built on the Site of the 2014 Explosion, the New Phoenix Plaza Building Receives Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
January 29, 2021 by
This week marked a milestone for the new Phoenix Plaza mixed-use, commercial residential building located at 530 E. North Bend Way. After a natural gas explosion destroyed multiple buildings at the … [Read more...]
Roadmap to Recovery update: Governor Inslee announces Two regions to move into Phase Two
January 28, 2021 by
“We are getting closer to finding our way out of this mess, but we aren’t there yet,” Inslee said during a press conference Thursday. “We have sacrificed too much to let our frustrations get the best … [Read more...]
What a year! Wally’s 2020 Real Estate Review
January 25, 2021 by
[Guest post by Wally Cruz, local real estate extraordinaire with a contribution from colleague Randy Starkel. They can be reached at Wallycruz@remax.net and Randy at Randystarkel@remax.net] Wow, 2020, huh? … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Inn to Replace Hampton Inn & Suites
January 22, 2021 by
Chun Lai Hospitality, owner of the Hampton Inn & Suites in Snoqualmie, has ended its affiliation with Hilton, Hampton's parent company. Chun Lai Hospitality is now affiliated with Hotel America and will be … [Read more...]
City of North Bend Requires Developer to Clean up Proposed Hotel Site Near Downtown
December 12, 2020 by
You may remember the talk of a hotel being built on the corner of Bendigo and Southfork Ave SW that started in the spring of 2013, around the same time four houses were demolished to make room for Bartell … [Read more...]
Ring in the Holidays Valley Style: More Local Activities to Enjoy this Weekend!
December 10, 2020 by
The festivities continue this weekend in Snoqualmie and North Bend with two more fun ways to safely celebrate the season. Holiday Grinch Parade-North Bend This tradition started in 2016, when a … [Read more...]
Dahlgren Project Anticipates Breaking Ground This Month
October 12, 2020 by
Even though the Friends of the Snoqualmie Valley Trail and River tried mightily to oppose the complex, after nearly 5 years of planning, the new Cedar River Partners Apartment Project is anticipated to break … [Read more...]
Nominate a Snoqualmie Valley Family who could use some Holiday Cheer for a Free Light Install
September 28, 2020 by
What a year 2020 has been! First, Covid-19 descended, leaving everyone scared and worried. Then the kids missed graduation, birthdays, and visiting all their friends. Parents are having to do it all and still … [Read more...]
Business Comings: The City of Snoqualmie welcomes Sno-King Ice Arena in a ribbon-cutting ceremony
September 18, 2020 by
Sno-King Ice Arena's new Snoqualmie facility is officially OPEN, and WOW is it sensational. I had the privilege of touring the facility recently, and I have to say this is nothing like the ice arenas of my … [Read more...]
Christensen House to be demolished to make room for New Development
September 9, 2020 by
According to a City of North Bend press release, starting September 14th, Mainvue WA, LLC will begin construction of a new, small residential home plat in North Bend. The 12-lot Kanim Grove plat site is located … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Athletic Center Project Begins September 8th
September 4, 2020 by
North Bend, WA –Starting September 8, 2020, Bendigo Properties LLC will begin construction of a new 12-acre athletic facility complex. The site of the new Snoqualmie Valley Athletic Complex is situated … [Read more...]
Business Comings: Dollar Tree to open on Snoqualmie Ridge
August 18, 2020 by
A new business is coming to Snoqualmie Ridge, taking over part of the space previously occupied by the Ridge Supermarket IGA: Dollar Tree. The former IGA space is being divided into two retail spots, … [Read more...]
North Bend Marriott hotel project officially dead; different company now eyeing city for new hotel
June 30, 2020 by
After seven years since our first article ran on the North Bend hotel project proposed for the corner of Bendigo Blvd (SR 202) and South Fork Ave, it looks like the project is officially dead. Another hotel … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Mill Site Development moves into Environmental Impact public comment period
April 29, 2020 by
On Monday, April 27, 2020 the City of Snoqualmie made public the long awaited Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the large, proposed Mill Site Development project. The DEIS was … [Read more...]
Governor’s plan to restart ‘low risk’ construction means many North Bend, Snoqualmie development projects can resume
April 25, 2020 by
Washington Governor Inslee announced Friday, April 24, that certain low-risk construction projects - that had already been underway - could restart as long as they can comply … [Read more...]
Winning the real estate sale battle amidst COVID-19 blows
April 21, 2020 by
Wondering how home sales are proceeding during the COVID-19 pandemic? Well sometimes, it takes a lot of maneuvering and creativity. Here is the tale of one Eastside real estate transaction that defied the … [Read more...]
