[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...]
Getting from point to point not a given in rural areas, but Snoqualmie Valley Transportation is quietly bringing change
April 9, 2019 by
[Article contributed by Snoqualmie Valley Transportation, Carol Ladwig] Like a lot of people in the Snoqualmie Valley, David Egan takes his dog, Bernie, everywhere with him. For Egan, it’s not just nice to … [Read more...]
The Valley Vagabond: Off season at Sun Mountain Lodge
December 6, 2018 by
[Article by Melissa Grant, North Bend resident, outdoor and wildlife enthusiast, travel lover and owner of Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs.] I have a knack for scheduling vacations when no one else is … [Read more...]
Peek inside new Snoqualmie Hampton Inn: owner hopes to open in 2018, new coffee company planned next door
November 30, 2018 by
It's a sprint to the finish line, but the owner of Snoqualmie's new Hampton Inn, Chun Lai Hospitality, has a goal to open in 2018. We took a hard hat tour of the hotel on November 30th and here's a bit of what … [Read more...]
Dangerous Stretch of SR 18: six fatal accidents, resulting in seven deaths during last 10 months
October 16, 2018 by
Between December 13, 2017 and October 12, 2018, there have been six deadly accidents and seven deaths on an approximate 7-mile portion of SR 18, stretching from just east of Issaquah Hobart Road to I-90 near … [Read more...]
Section of 428th Ave closed near North Bend; PSE to replace aging gas main at 140th & 432nd
September 24, 2018 by
There are a couple of North Bend area projects that impact local roads over the next five to six weeks. Starting Monday September 24th King County Roads will close 428th Ave SE between Reinig Road and SE … [Read more...]
Senator says construction timeline for new I-90/SR 18 interchange still on track; new electronic warning signs coming soon
September 18, 2018 by
Washington State Senator Mark Mullet's office said Monday, September 17th that recent reports stating WSDOT is delaying construction of a new interchange at SR18 and I-90 are incorrect. In an email to … [Read more...]
Section of Maloney Grove Ave to Close for road work starting July 9th
June 25, 2018 by
The City of North Bending announced that starting Monday, July 9, 2018 untill Friday, July 13th, 2018 Maloney Grove Ave SE between SE Cedar Falls Way and SE 10th Street will be closed during daytime hours. … [Read more...]
New bus service connects historic downtown with Snoqualmie Ridge
June 9, 2018 by
Connecting the neighborhoods and businesses of the city, Snoqualmie Valley Transportation (SVT) is now providing hourly bus service between historic downtown Snoqualmie and Snoqualmie Ridge. The new Ridge Loop … [Read more...]
Heavy, sudden snow causes multiple accidents near North Bend overnight, takes life of pregnant Moses Lake woman
April 2, 2018 by
A strong weather convergence zone moved over the Snoqualmie Valley around 7PM, Easter Sunday (April 1st), bringing heavy snow, sleet, and hail. By 7:30PM Eastside Fire & Rescue reported via social media … [Read more...]
Crazy weather makes mess of some Snoqualmie Valley roads Tuesday night; military convoy springs to action at accident scene
February 28, 2018 by
It was a crazy night on the roads around the Snoqualmie Valley Tuesday evening, February 27, 2018 when a strong convergence zone set up shop right over the I-90 corridor during peak commute hours. On I-90 … [Read more...]
Head-on, fatal accident closes SR 18 over Tiger Mt. for hours Monday night
February 5, 2018 by
On Monday evening, February 5, 2018, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said a serious accident had both directions of SR 18 blocked just east of Issaquah-Hobart near milepost 20. The … [Read more...]
The Valley Vagabond: Life as a Paris Local, the Perks of Pet Sitting-Part Deux
December 20, 2017 by
[Article by Melissa Grant, North Bend resident, pet trainer and owner of Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs.] When I left you in part un we were just returning to Paris from a trip to the Normandy beaches … [Read more...]
Accident snarls eastbound traffic near I-90/SR 18 interchange; investigated as vehicular assault
December 4, 2017 by
On December 4, 2017 an accident near on eastbound I-90 just west of the SR 18 interchange had snarled the evening commute. The accident had traffic backed up to milepost 22 in Preston by 4:20PM. All lanes … [Read more...]
Community Shuttle Route 628 expands hours for Snoqualmie Valley bus riders
September 22, 2017 by
Starting Monday, September 25, 2017, Snoqualmie Valley transit riders who use the Snoqualmie Community Shuttle Route will have more afternoon and evening options to travel to and from Issaquah and connecting … [Read more...]
Three week closure of busy downtown North Bend intersection starts SOON; businesses need support during construction
September 1, 2017 by
The City of North Bend recently announced that a three-week closure of the intersection of North Bend Way and Main Ave is expected to start September 5th, lasting approximately three weeks. The closure is part … [Read more...]
Tale of the Cle Elum 7 chimpanzees: Hope. Love. Home. Sanctuary
August 23, 2017 by
[Article by Melissa Grant: North Bend resident, animal lover and pet trainer at Miss Lola's Academy for Wayward Dogs.] When I set out to write about all the animals in the area, I expected to find elk, deer, … [Read more...]
Prepare for more Traffic headaches, delays over Snoqualmie Pass, through North Bend
June 30, 2017 by
WSDOT says the traffic headaches many drivers experienced last weekend between North Bend and Ellensburg - and over Snoqualmie Pass - will continue into this long July 4th holiday weekend. Last Friday … [Read more...]
WSP starts left lane violator emphasis, says ‘Save Camping for the wilderness, NOT the left lane’
June 20, 2017 by
I won't lie... since moving to the Snoqualmie Valley, it's been one of my biggest freeway driving frustrations between Issaquah and North Bend - slow drivers in the left lane. I know the scenery is beautiful, … [Read more...]
Collision causes truck to spill lumber, blocks eastbound I-90 near Snoqualmie
May 26, 2017 by
The busy holiday travel weekend started on a somewhat sour note - at least when it came to traffic. A semi truck collision on eastbound I-90 just west of SR 18 caused a truck to spill lumber across all … [Read more...]
