Have you ever noticed less wildlife in the area from October through April? While we can choose to stay inside bundled up by the fire when the weather turns bad, our wild valley animals must find different ways … [Read more...]
Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission Votes to Permanently Eliminate Recreational Spring Bear Hunting
November 23, 2022 by
Earlier this year, Living Snoqualmie published an Op-Ed piece urging the public to comment on a new proposed rule for spring bear hunting which would make the season permanent. On March 19th, the … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Controversy: Is it Ok to Put Your Dog’s Poop in Someone Else’s Garbage Can?
November 15, 2022 by
‘Poopgate,’ a frequent social media skirmish, is not on the same level as Deflategate, using personal email servers or even a questionable celebrity's 72-hour marriage. However, the ethics of … [Read more...]
Loch Katrine Fire: Daily Update, October 19, 2022
October 19, 2022 by
The Loch Katrine Fire is estimated at 1,777 acres. Yesterday, crews were working in the areas of Sunday Creek and Big Creek to construct control lines along the fire's edge. Tactical firing … [Read more...]
Updated: Snoqualmie Fire Department on the Scene of a Slow-Moving Brush Fire, No Structures Threatened
October 19, 2022 by
UPDATE 11:17 am: Fire is under control and contained. Crews will be working throughout the day to extinguish hidden and spot fires. Please avoid the … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Wildlife: We Can’t Stop Here, Its Bat Country!
October 15, 2022 by
It’s true, the valley is bat country, but there is little reason to fear, according to a bat expert who spoke at an event for the Snoqualmie Valley Garden Club Tuesday night. If you love … [Read more...]
Footprints Wildlife Rehab Center: A Voice for Animals in The Snoqualmie Valley
September 23, 2022 by
When anyone has a critter need in the Snoqualmie Valley, one woman is inevitably mentioned as the local expert in all things small, wild and furry. Being a massive fan of those three things, I decided I had to … [Read more...]
The Story of Snoqualmie’s Stewie and his Dedicated Local Rescuers
September 15, 2022 by
Labor Day weekend and the days following have been tough for Kate and Chris of Sharkey Farm. On September 5th, three riders from the farm were riding on the Snoqualmie Ridge mixed-use trails when the … [Read more...]
Update: The Death of North Bend’s Princess Ursus Americanus
August 4, 2022 by
Alas, North Bend’s bear with the golden earring and her cubs have been killed. I was going to continue with my fairy tale theme seen in the original story below, but I can’t; this just … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Wildlife: Nuts about Squirrels in Carnation
July 17, 2022 by
Over the years, I’ve written about almost every mammal that resides in the Snoqualmie Valley, but there is one critter that has long been on my list to write about but until now didn’t make the cut for one … [Read more...]
Help the Upper Snoqualmie Valley Elk Management Group Help Us
June 14, 2022 by
Did you know that in addition to protecting and studying the elk in our area, the Upper Snoqualmie Valley Elk Management Group (USVEMG) also protects and keeps all of us safe? Wildlife fencing was installed … [Read more...]
Girl Attacked by Cougar in Northeast Washington
June 6, 2022 by
An attack in Northeastern Washington is a reminder that we too, in the Snoqualmie Valley, share our space with the cougar, or Puma concolor, the second largest cat in the Americas behind the rare … [Read more...]
Collaborative Grant Work for Future Meadowbrook Farm Park Prairie Loop Trail
May 26, 2022 by
The Cities of North Bend and Snoqualmie, the Si View Metropolitan Park District, and the Meadowbrook Farm Preservation Association are collectively planning for the future Baqwab Prairie Loop Trail at … [Read more...]
Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area Draft Management Plan Now Open for Public Comment
May 22, 2022 by
The Greenway Trust invites feedback on the draft document, which is the product of two years of collaborative planning. The Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area (Greenway NHA) is a … [Read more...]
North Bend’s Princess Ursus Americanus: A Cautionary Tale
May 10, 2022 by
Once upon a time, in the land of the Pacific Northwest, there was a quiet, quaint kingdom of the Evergreen Valley. This valley was nestled up against a stunning snowy mountain range to the east and was far … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Wildlife: I Killed a Bear
April 8, 2022 by
[Guest post by Daryl Ratajczak, a black bear biologist and advocate. Daryl is the former Black Bear Program Coordinator and Chief of Wildlife for the state of Tennessee. He is also a regular wildlife instructor … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Pass Wildlife Crossing Structures: A Bridge to Safety for Washington Animals Big and Small
March 25, 2022 by
Five and a half years ago, I wrote about a new Wildlife Crossing Structure being built east of Snoqualmie Pass near Lake Keechelus. Animal crossings, also known as ecoducts or wildlife bridges, are … [Read more...]
Op-Ed: Advocate for Washington State Black Bears and Comment to Defeat a New Rule Allowing Spring Bear Hunting
March 11, 2022 by
Edited to add the commenting by emailing period has been extended until March 16th at 1159 PM. I’ll admit it I am an unapologetic wildlife advocate and feel compelled to speak out against a proposed new … [Read more...]
Why We Should All Care about the Plight of Western Washingtons Wolves
March 4, 2022 by
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public comment from February 22 to April 11, 2022, on proposed rule changes to address wolf-livestock conflict deterrence. In … [Read more...]
The Bees Knees: Snoqualmie’s ‘The Keepers Collective’
February 17, 2022 by
I am a bee fan from way back. My name means honeybee; I collect bees and have a dog named Bee. At my first (and last) ballet dance recital, I was Bumblebee among many other 3-year-old honey catchers running … [Read more...]
