Two Snoqualmie Valley groups are recruiting new members! Adults, do you play an instrument? Does your child love outdoor adventure, comradery and leadership opportunities? Well, then the SnoValley Winds … [Read more...]
Grocery Strike Update: North Bend Safeway, QFC on Strike Countdown
October 19, 2013 by
30,000 Puget Sound area grocery store workers voted to strike last month if they could not get a "fair contract." Since that time it's been back and forth with negotiations. A September 29th strike was … [Read more...]
Ben’s Breakdown: Mount Si Faces Biggest Test of Season, Faces Nationally-Ranked Bellevue
October 18, 2013 by
Ben Evensen is a Mount Si High School senior and an aspiring sportswriter. Look for his game analysis before each Mount Si football game throughout the 2013 season. To follow Mount Si Football visit their … [Read more...]
Divers Find North Bend Man Dead in Bellevue’s Mercer Slough
October 18, 2013 by
On Thursday, October 17, 2013, Bellevue Police found the body of a 54-year old North Bend in the Mercer Slough, off the Sweyolocken Boat Launch in the 3000 block of Bellevue Way SE, according to the The Seattle … [Read more...]
What’s Happening: Fun Halloween Town for Kids; Weekend Fundraiser for Class of 2014
October 17, 2013 by
Clothes for the Cause: Purge Your Home and Help Mount Si Seniors Organizers of the Mount Si High School Class of 2014 Grad Night have a way for you to get rid of all those old clothes (*and textiles) in your … [Read more...]
Four-Vehicle Collision on I-90 Snarls Afternoon Traffic, Delays Some School Buses
October 16, 2013 by
It was a bit of messy afternoon drive on westbound I-90 between North Bend and Snoqualmie yesterday, October 15, 2013. And of course, it happened right as school buses were trying to get students home to … [Read more...]
King County to Plow Two-Thirds Less Roads this Winter, Only Four in Snoqualmie Valley
October 16, 2013 by
According to King County Transportation, "This winter will bring new challenges for transportation in King County. In a countywide snow and ice event this winter, two-thirds fewer roads will be plowed than in … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Pets 101: How to Build a Pet First Aid Kit
October 16, 2013 by
In her newest column, pet trainer for Le Chic Pet, Melissa Grant, teaches pet owners how to be prepared in case of a pet emergency, and simple things that comprise pet first aid … [Read more...]
Strike Rumblings Heard Again in Snoqualmie Valley Schools; Mediator Requested by Classified Workers Union
October 15, 2013 by
Can Snoqualmie Valley schools operate without the people behind the scenes who help them function on a daily basis? The people who transport, feed, help instruct classes and clean up after local kids while … [Read more...]
Bring on Halloween! Night on a Dark Trail Returns this Weekend
October 14, 2013 by
Bring on Halloween - along with perfect fall weather this weekend! Back for its 3rd year is Night on a Dark Trail, an interactive stroll down a spooky Snoqualmie Ridge trail packed with actors and singers … [Read more...]
Serious Accident Near Outlet Mall Closes Bendigo Blvd, Sends Woman to Hospital
October 11, 2013 by
On Thursday, October 10, 2013, around 2:45PM, North Bend Police Chief, Mark Toner, asked city staff to notify residents trying to access downtown North Bend via I-90 and exit 31 to use alternate routes; stating … [Read more...]
Ready, Set Vote; District Readies Replacement Levies for Voters
October 10, 2013 by
Ready, Set, Vote; School Replacement Levies Increase The Snoqualmie Valley School Board will vote on two resolutions tonight, October 10, 2013, that should bring two replacement school levies to voters this … [Read more...]
Grocery Workers Strike Update: Contract Talks Extended to October 12th
October 10, 2013 by
Update: 10/12/13: The grocery union bargaining team reported last night that talks were extended and will continue on Saturday, October 12th. They said the grocery store chains removed the contract … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie City News: Big Sidewalk Closure and Tree Replacement Near Golf Course
October 5, 2013 by
Three Week Snoqualmie Parkway Sidewalk Closure Runners and walkers be advised! The City of Snoqualmie says beginning Friday October 4, 2013, a portion of the sidewalk on the west side of Snoqualmie Parkway … [Read more...]
Op-ed: Playing Politics for A School Board Seat; Past Board Member Inserts Self into the Game
October 4, 2013 by
This op-ed letter is authored by Brad Toft, Snoqualmie resident, past President of the Snoqualmie Valley Rotary and former State Senate Candidate. The views expressed are those of the … [Read more...]
Ben’s Breakdown: Mount Si Football Will Roll Against Sammamish
October 3, 2013 by
**Ben Evensen is a Mount Si High School senior and an aspiring sportswriter. Look for his game analysis before each Mount Si football game throughout the 2013 season. To follow Mount Si Football visit their … [Read more...]
SVSD Middle School Curriculum Change Leads to PE Cut, In Some Cases Below Required State Levels
October 2, 2013 by
Chief Kanim Middle School Principal Kirk Dunckel calls some new curriculum options this year as "giving an experience" to students. By that he means giving students a taste of more exploratory classes, versus … [Read more...]
King County Council Rep Kathy Lambert Sponsors New Ordinance, Makes it Offense to Urinate, Defecate in Public
September 30, 2013 by
A new King County ordinance sponsored by Councilmember Kathy Lambert (who represents the Snoqualmie Valley) creating the offense of urinating or defecating in public is set to be discussed and possibly enacted … [Read more...]
Storm Number Two Rolls Through Valley Overnight, Packs Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Once Again
September 29, 2013 by
Update: September 30, 2013, 9AM: A few areas of North Bend and Snoqualmie experienced power outages last night, including Mt. Si Road when a downed tree sent power lines down across the road around 9:45AM. … [Read more...]
