The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe, a federally recognized Tribe, headquartered in King County, has acquired roughly 12,000 acres of its ancestral forestlands in the Tolt River Watershed. The forest has … [Read more...]
Aurora Chasing with North Bend Local Photographer Travis Wetherbee (Part Two)
January 23, 2022 by
When we last left Travis in part one, he had successfully climbed to a high vantage point on Rattlesnake Ridge to photograph the Aurora Borealis. Now he had to navigate his way down the trail while being … [Read more...]
Aurora Chasing with North Bend Local Photographer Travis Wetherbee (Part One)
January 16, 2022 by
Living Snoqualmie's number one clicked photo on Instagram in 2021 was a photo of the Aurora Borealis by local photographer, Travis Wetherbee. When we saw he was going to write up his experience that night, … [Read more...]
If You’re Sick of Snow, Do NOT Read this Forecast aka the Last Forecast of 2021
December 29, 2021 by
[Guest Post by North Bend resident Mark Davis] Nothing like ending the year with another round of snow heading our way. There is a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 1 AM to 7 PM … [Read more...]
Improvements Underway on the Popular Rattlesnake Ledge Trail
November 4, 2021 by
Local nonprofits and volunteers are teaming up to make the trail safer and more sustainable for nearly 300,000 annual visitors. Rattlesnake Ledge, owned and operated by Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) … [Read more...]
Great American Outdoors Act Funding Much-Needed Recreation Improvements Across the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area
October 12, 2021 by
Signed agreements between the USDA Forest Service and the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust mark the beginning of the conservation legislation’s impact close to home. In August 2020, the Great … [Read more...]
Celebrate Our Community’s Forests on Green Snoqualmie Day
October 10, 2021 by
Celebrate fall by planting a tree with family and friends on Green Snoqualmie Day. Through the Green Snoqualmie Partnership, an initiative to restore and steward Snoqualmie’s forested parks and … [Read more...]
Rain and Possible Thunderstorms Coming to the Snoqualmie Valley
September 26, 2021 by
[Guest Post by North Bend resident Mark Davis] There is a front moving through tonight into Monday. We could get some wind gusts at around 20mph going into Monday morning. However, this is no major storm. … [Read more...]
Bears: The Super Sleepers
September 5, 2021 by
Guest Poster and Wildlife biologist Daryl Ratajczak explains why bears are extra hungry this time of year, so we can all take care with our garbage, pet food, and birdseed to help keep bears wild! As … [Read more...]
What’s in a Wolf Pack Name? A Lot of History
August 16, 2021 by
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) biologists confirmed the presence of four new wolf packs during the most recent population survey- the Vulcan Pack, the Onion Creek pack, … [Read more...]
New Outdoor Recreation Guidelines Emphasize the Importance of Preparation, Inclusivity, AND Shared Stewardship
August 13, 2021 by
Part of a national movement, the Washington Recreate Responsibly Coalition encourages best practices that keep people and places safe and welcoming. Today, the Recreate Responsibly Coalition released updated … [Read more...]
Hunting Bigfoot, the Movie, from a Locals Perspective
August 12, 2021 by
[Guest Post by Snoqualmie Resident Susan Burk] When I was asked to attend the premiere of the movie Hunting Bigfoot, a film by local Taylor Guterson, I didn’t hesitate. I hadn’t been to a theater … [Read more...]
Hike and Help the WDFW Help Pikas
August 5, 2021 by
If you plan on hiking this summer, consider helping the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) collect data about pikas! Your observations could help biologists better monitor pika populations, which … [Read more...]
First Female Grizzly Bear Captured, Radio Collared, and Released Onsite in Washington
July 16, 2021 by
In a first for Washington state, wildlife biologists recently captured and fitted a female grizzly bear (Ursus arctos) with a radio collar. The bear, accompanied by three yearling offspring, was then … [Read more...]
Stuck Ducks Rescued on a Hot Day in a Collaborative Effort by a North Bend Resident, Snoqualmie Police and Eastside Fire & Rescue
June 26, 2021 by
Ciara Hogan and her husband James Breen were walking to North Bend Bar and Grill this morning for brunch at about 945 AM. Their path brought them by the plot of drainage land at Bendigo and S Forks Ave … [Read more...]
The Truth About Bear Spray — It’s Not Just for Bears: Knowing How to Use it and Other Questions Answered
June 22, 2021 by
Did you know that bear spray works as a deterrent for a lot of species, not just bears? Bear spray is a highly effective tool against all mammals and may be useful should you find yourself in a rare but … [Read more...]
Here isn’t Anything like There: Get ‘Wild’ in the Snoqualmie Valley
June 7, 2021 by
2020, and its crazy real estate market, brought many newcomers to the Snoqualmie Valley. We arrived here a few years back and fell in love with the beauty of the valley. However, even after living and … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Fire Department Seeks Input on Wildland Fire Protection
May 13, 2021 by
The Snoqualmie Fire Department has created a brief public survey about a potential community-led wildland fire protection program in Snoqualmie. The intent of the survey is to gauge the level of … [Read more...]
Bat Positive for Rabies Found in King County
May 11, 2021 by
On social media there have recently been reports of Valley residents noticing bats in odd places at unusual times of day. Public Health has a message for everyone in King County about our leathered winged … [Read more...]
Annual Washington Wolf Population Report Shows Growth for 12th Year
April 24, 2021 by
Washington's wolf population continued to grow in 2020, as the minimum count of wolves reached its highest levels since the species began returning to Washington in recent years. The annual wolf … [Read more...]
