On April 6, 2020 the City of North Bend announced it was awarded a $50,000 grant from the State of Washington Department of Commerce as part of $876,756 to assist 14 Washington communities address housing … [Read more...]
New Snoqualmie Affordable Housing development, Panorama Apartments, opens leasing office, launches website
February 11, 2020 by
At the February 10, 2020 Snoqualmie City Council meeting, representatives of the new affordable apartment complex under construction on Snoqualmie Ridge - Panorama Apartments - provided an overview of the new … [Read more...]
In close vote, Snoqualmie City council says no to small property tax increase, North Bend Council says yes
November 27, 2019 by
According to discussion during the November 25th council meeting, for the first time in about 20 years, the Snoqualmie City Council voted not to [slightly] increase property taxes. State law allows taxing … [Read more...]
Windermere top economist says no bubble; sees slower, sustainable growth for Snoqualmie Valley housing market
September 13, 2019 by
The Chief Economist for Windermere Real Estate, Matthew Gardner, made a stop in the Snoqualmie Valley on September 5th to offer his insight into the U.S. economy, the Puget Sound economy and the Snoqualmie … [Read more...]
Three Snoqualmie businesses close their doors this week
April 3, 2019 by
Three Snoqualmie businesses closed their doors this week. The biggest surprise to many residents was when Ana's Mexican Restaurant owner Anna Sotelo unexpectedly announced via the restaurant's Facebook page … [Read more...]
Things You Know (or should know) if you live in the Upper Snoqualmie Valley
February 6, 2019 by
[Article by contributing writer, North Bend resident and owner of Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs, Melissa Grant] The Upper Snoqualmie Valley is an odd place, and that’s the reason we all love it so … [Read more...]
City says new North Bend Marriott hotel could open fall 2020
January 10, 2019 by
It's been a long road, but some North Bend city officials are feeling cautiously optimistic that that the new Marriott hotel - in the works for five years - will break ground in 2019. The project, slated for … [Read more...]
City sells small downtown parking lot to developer
December 26, 2018 by
It appears the City of Snoqualmie isn't the only local municipality selling a vacant land parcel used for parking. On December 7, 2018 the City of North Bend closed on the sale of a 7,000 sq. ft. lot at the … [Read more...]
Seven months after Snoqualmie Ridge IGA closes, still no word from city on what new business might replace it
October 1, 2018 by
It's been seven months since the Snoqualmie Ridge IGA closed, leaving plenty of speculation in its wake as to what might take its place in the approximate 21,000 sq. ft. space. On September 28th, IGA owner … [Read more...]
City to purchase large portion of Cascade Golf Course for critical water rights, open space
August 25, 2018 by
On August 21, 2018 the North Bend City Council unanimously authorized Mayor Ken Hearing to take all necessary action to purchase 28-acres of the Cascade Golf Course, located just outside the city limits off … [Read more...]
North Bend, Snoqualmie Valley featured on HGTV series
May 3, 2018 by
So way back in January, HGTV was in town, but it was 'mums the word' until what they were filming was closer airing. Flash forward three months: we're now allowed to say they were filming scenes for an … [Read more...]
New Home Development with large lots proposed for unincorporated North Bend area
April 7, 2018 by
It looks like a new, small home development is being proposed in North Bend, but this time in unincorporated King County (off I-90 exit 32) - and this time with big lots. Applicant Kusak Tree Farm, LLC of … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Real Estate: tight market could persist as Snoqualmie Ridge finishes, North Bend keeps building
January 8, 2018 by
Being the suburb of fast-growing Seattle and Bellevue means the tight Snoqualmie Valley housing market may persist into 2018. As people continue moving to King County for its robust job market due in part to … [Read more...]
Overhauling 468th Ave: City hosts Open House on Middle Fork Master Gateway Plan
November 2, 2017 by
The 468th corridor that runs through the eastern edges of North Bend - connecting I-90 exit 34 to Truck Town, Twin Falls Middle School, other businesses AND the Middle Fork Conservation Area - may look a lot … [Read more...]
Land annexation process started for potential 800-home active adult community in Snoqualmie
June 28, 2017 by
On June 22, 2017, development group Snoqualmie Heights Partners, LLC initiated the annexation process for approximately 260 acres of land located in the city's Snoqualmie Hills West Urban Growth Area (UGA) . … [Read more...]
How High can they Go? Snoqualmie Valley homes prices see big jump, slower rise expected in coming year
January 15, 2017 by
[**This article courtesy of Nancy Backman, longtime Snoqualmie resident and John L.Scott Real Estate agent/broker**] What an amazing time in the Puget Sound region real estate market. 2016 was one of the best … [Read more...]
Construction to start on new North Bend Home Development
September 12, 2016 by
The City of North Bend announced on September 12, 2016 that in mid-September, construction will begin on The Cottages at North Bend, a 37-lot Polygon Homes subdivision, located along SE Cedar Falls Way just … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Ridge Home Prices Nearing All Time High
April 19, 2015 by
After the roller coaster of the past few years, we have more good news to report for local homeowners. On average, Snoqualmie Ridge home prices have generally recovered from their low points. As shown in the … [Read more...]
Solidly at the Top: Mount Si Jazz Band Heading Back to Elite ‘Essentially Ellington’ Competition in NYC
February 18, 2015 by
Ask many Snoqualmie Valley residents about the Mount Si High School band program and you're bound to hear multiple accolades listed. The music program has been growing for the past two decades and last year it … [Read more...]
Metro Bus Service Cuts Coming to Snoqualmie Valley, Just One Year after New Routes Added
July 22, 2014 by
It appears that starting in September 2014, King County Metro will eliminate bus routes 209 and 215 that service the Snoqualmie Valley, just one year after adding the new routes. The cuts follow the failure … [Read more...]
