Snoqualmie Goes Behind the Scenes of Last Week’s American Idol Live Show – Part I

This story is courtesy of Stephanie Hager, who is proof that sometimes the wait is worth it.  In her case, the ticket wait was two years worth of waiting followed by a mad dash to make it all happen... I … [Read more...]

Recent Willamette University And Mount Si Graduate Keeps Snoqualmie's Summer Winds Day Camp Going This Summer

​​​​​​​​​​​Summer Winds Day Camp is about creating, exploring and discovering in the rural King County/Snoqualmie area.  The program is designed for kids ages 4 - 12 years. Summer Winds Camp offers three weeks … [Read more...]

Construction Begins On HO Sports Co/Motion Water Sports New Home In Snoqualmie Ridge Business Park

If you drove up or down Snoqualmie Parkway yesterday near the intersection of Fairway Ave, you may have noticed something happening; signs of impending construction in the business park. Work began yesterday … [Read more...]

Northwest Railway Museum Offers Snoqualmie Valley Residents Pre-Sale Tickets To Popular "Day Out With Thomas " Summer Event

It happens each July in historic Snoqualmie.  Families from all over Puget Sound fill the streets with kids excitedly ready to board Snoqualmie's famous train which is transformed into Thomas the Tank Engine.  … [Read more...]

City of North Bend To Hold Public Comment Session Regarding Possible Police Services Change To Snoqualmie Police Department

The City of North Bend is examining changing its police services contract from the King County Sheriff's Office to the City of Snoqualmie Police Department.  In an effort to ensure all vital information about … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Gardener Teaching Local Kids To Create Their Own Raised Bed Vegetable Garden

Anyone who loves gardening will often tell you it's a game of trial and error - especially in the Snoqualmie Valley.  If a plant tag says it will grow in Bellevue's climate, there's a chance it may not make it … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie In The News – Komo News Finds Local Restaurants Unintentionally Collecting Expired Half Percent Stadium Tax

The Washington State Department of Revenue is reminding restaurants, bars and taverns that they no longer should be collecting a half-percent King County food and beverage sales tax.  The tax was imposed in … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Deer Park Neighborhood Setting For Daylight Break-In Today, March 16th

Around 9AM this morning, March 16th, a home in the Deer Park neighborhood of Snoqualmie Ridge was the victim of a daylight burglary.  The thief broke the back sliding glass door, entered the home and stole … [Read more...]

Snoqulamie YMCA January Updates

The Snoqualmie Y / Community Center is off to a fast start.  Opening its doors on January 1st to 1,200 charter members, it's now on the way to 2,000 members and open to the entire community.  The Y has sold … [Read more...]

Save Your Trees From Storm Damage; Tree Triage Class, Tomorrow, January 25th

If you are like many around the valley, you've got trees that took a beating in Thursday's ice storm.  Wondering if you can save your beloved trees?  Come find out 6PM tomorrow, January 25th, at the Snoqualmie … [Read more...]

Small Areas Of Snoqualmie Valley Still Without Power

** 1/23:  Salish Lodge restaurants back open at full speed and full menu  ** **  1/23, 11:30AM:  Fish Hatchery Road in Fall City has power.  ** **  1/23, 8AM:  Lake Alice Road in Fall City still without … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Valley Power Outage January 21st Updates Part II

Here are latest updates since first published at 7AM for my email subscribers: **  9PM:  Heard from a reader that Highway 202 between Snoqualmie and Fall City is now open ** **  8PM:  Downtown Snoqualmie back … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Valley Power Outage Update – Saturday, January 21st

**  9PM:  Heard from a reader that Highway 202 between Snoqualmie and Fall City is now open ** **  8PM:  Downtown Snoqualmie back in the land of power!  ** ** 5:15PM:  Deer Park, Ironwood, Woody Creek and … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Valley Power Outage Updates Part II – For My Email Subscribers

I was just told that many in the valley have spotty cell/data coverage and cannot get my updates unless by email.  So here are all today's updates since the original story was published... ** 7PM:  Snoqualmie … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Valley Ice Storm Aftermath On Highways 18 And 202 Through Pictures

** 1/20, 7PM:  Snoqualmie Ridge IGA grocery store closed early tonight.  Gateway Gas is out of fuel, awaiting another delivery, but still open for limited groceries.  Finaghty's Irish Pub is open with limited … [Read more...]

PSE Says Snoqualmie Valley Power Outage Could Last 2 – 3 More Days

**  3:50PM:  SVSD schools are closed Friday, January 20th. ** PSE now forecasts that Snoqualmie and North Bend could be without power for 2 - 3 more days.  5,143 Snoqualmie, 4,019 North Bend and 601 Fall City … [Read more...]

Ice Storm Knocks Out Snoqualmie Power; Snoqualmie Parkway Closed By Downed Power Line; PSE Updates

**  7:15PM:  Gateway Gas on Snoqualmie Ridge out of all gas, but expecting a half-load delivery at any time.  Delivery trucks having trouble getting to station.  ** **  7PM:  5,143 Snoqualmie, 4,019 North Bend … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Valley Under Rare Ice Storm Warning

**  If you are looking for storm and power outage updates please go to latest story for current updates. ** If you haven't stepped outside yet this morning, be careful.  There is no traction.  Only ice.  … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Valley School District Closed For A Third Snow Day – Thursday, January 19th

Fresh off the heals of two consecutive snow days,  SVSD officials just announced , "Due to inclement weather and road conditions all Snoqualmie Valley School District schools will be closed again on Thursday, … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Storm Resource Page – Snow Removal Plan Included

**  Snoqualmie Valley Schools are closed and Allied Waste will not be collecting today, Wednesday, January 18th. ** Did you know the City of Snoqualmie has a Storm Resource Page?  Well, they do and it's full … [Read more...]