City Overlay Project Starts Today, July 20: New Pavement Coming to Several Downtown Snoqualmie Roads

The City’s 2023 Street Overlay Project that will resurface several downtown Snoqualmie roads is scheduled to launch on July 20. Portions of Mill Pond, Tokul, Stone Quarry Roads, and Mountain Ave will be repaved … [Read more...]

More Upcoming I-90 Lane Reductions Near Preston

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has been reducing lanes on sections of westbound I-90 between Preston and Issaquah for about a year now, but this should be the last multi-day … [Read more...]

Fire Blotter | Possible Stroke, Fainted and Hives; Trail Rescue; Swift Water Rescue

July 7, 2023 Crews responded to a Snoqualmie residence to assist an individual suffering chest pain, high blood pressure, and dizziness. The person was transported to the hospital. July 9, … [Read more...]

Fatality Traffic Accident Saturday Night at SR18 and I90

According to the Washington State Patrol, at approximately 11:53 pm on Saturday, July 15th, a fatal traffic collision occurred on the westbound ramp to SR18. An individual with one passenger driving … [Read more...]

SR 18 Between I-90 and Issaquah-Hobart Road to Close for Annual Maintenance Work July 21-23

Both directions of State Route 18 will close for annual maintenance the weekend of July 21-23. Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, July 21, through noon Sunday, July 23, SR 18 will close to eastbound and … [Read more...]

Transportation Updates – Highway 18 and State Route 203

Guest Post by Sen. Brad Hawkins As you may know, the 12th District boundaries changed last year to include portions of Snohomish and King counties. As the new State Senator representing these areas and a … [Read more...]

Day out with Thomas Returns to the Snoqualmie Train Depot over Three July Weekends

Hundreds of visitors are expected in downtown Snoqualmie over the next three July weekends as the popular Day out with Thomas, Let’s Get Colorful Tour, returns to the historic Snoqualmie … [Read more...]

SR 18 Reduced to One Lane, July 8 North of Tiger Mountain for Emergency Repair

 People who use State Route 18 should expect increased congestion early Saturday morning, July 8, so emergency pavement repairs can be made north of Tiger Mountain.  From 4 to 9 a.m. Saturday, July … [Read more...]

City of North Bend Update: Maloney Grove and Cedar Falls Way Crosswalk

Work progresses as scheduled on the Maloney Grove and Cedar Falls Way crosswalk project. The city is currently working with Puget Sound Energy (PSE), Comcast, and Lumen on undergrounding … [Read more...]

Lengthy Closure Expected on Eastbound SR-18 After Earlier Incident Beginning in Kent

According to the Washington State Patrol, a lengthy closure is expected on Eastbound SR 18 Thursday night while an incident is investigated. A police pursuit in Kent ended in a crash near the Tiger Mountain … [Read more...]

SR 203 Closed in Both Directions in Duvall Early Wednesday Morning for a Major Fatality Collision

State Route 203 was closed for three hours and 44 minutes in both directions south of Northeast 124th Street in Duvall early Wednesday morning due to a major collision. Shortly after midnight, a black 2005 … [Read more...]

Police Blotter | Warrant and Resisting Arrest; Hit and Run; Malicious Mischief in Progress

June 12, 2023 A subject fled during an attempted warrant arrest at Torguson Park in North Bend. The subject was detained after a short foot pursuit, evaluated, and medically cleared by Eastside Fire & … [Read more...]

Meadowbrook Bridge to be Closed for an Inspection

The Meadowbrook Bridge in Snoqualmie will be closed to all traffic for a routine inspection on Thursday, June 29, starting at 8:30 a.m. Traffic will not be allowed on the bridge during the process – … [Read more...]

Overnight Ramp Closure from SR 18 to Eastbound I-90 June 22

Nighttime travelers who use State Route 18 should plan for an Interstate 90 on-ramp closure Thursday, June 22. Crews will work on drainage systems during the closure. The eastbound I-90 on-ramp will … [Read more...]

Updated: All Lanes Blocked on Westbound SR 18 Just East of 256th Street in Maple Valley

Update: Both Eastbound lanes open now. Emergency vehicles on the left shoulder. Use caution through the area as the investigation continues. ORIGINAL STORY Westbound State Route 18 just east of 256th … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Parkway Rehabilitation Project Begins Week of June 19

The City’s important capital improvement project that will rehabilitate the pavement and intersection ADA ramps and curbs of the 3.5-mile-long Snoqualmie Parkway is set to begin the week of June 19, 2023. A … [Read more...]

Westbound I-90 between Preston and Issaquah will reduce to one lane starting 9 p.m. June 18

Westbound Interstate 90 will be reduced to one lane at 9 p.m. Sunday, June 18, between Preston and Issaquah. The lane reduction will remain in place 24 hours a day for one week. The freeway currently … [Read more...]

Support Transfer of Snoqualmie Parkway Maintenance Costs to the State – Comment Today

The Washington State Transportation Commission is accepting public comments until June 30 on a proposal to transfer jurisdiction of Snoqualmie Parkway from the City of Snoqualmie to the Washington State Dept. … [Read more...]

Long-term Closure of SR 18 Truck Climbing Lanes Near Snoqualmie to Begin June 7 for Highway Widening

People who use State Route 18 near I-90 should continue to plan extra time for their trips as contractor crews work to widen the highway and redesign the interchange. SR 18 closuresTo prepare for … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie City Council Approves Contracts to Repave Snoqualmie Parkway and Several Other City Roads

On May 22, 2023, the Council approved two contracts that will repave several city roadways this summer, including Snoqualmie Parkway from SE 99th Street to SR 202, sections of Mill Pond, Tokul, and Stone … [Read more...]

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