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Snoqualmie Mayor Katherine Ross highlights significant improvements in city staffing and public safety since her election in 2022. With staffing vacancies reduced to 5% and crime down 10%, she emphasizes her administration's focus on accountability and effective partnerships. Ross is running for re-election to continue this progress.
Encompass will host its Annual Gala, themed “Superhero Soirée,” on November 1, 2025, at the Hyatt. The event aims to celebrate community champions and support local families. This gala marks a significant occasion for local engagement and fundraising.
Snoqualmie Councilmembers Bryan Holloway, Louis Washington, and Jolyon Johnson endorse Jim Mayhew for Mayor, citing management challenges and strained relationships under the current administration. They highlight significant turnover in key city positions and urge voters to support new leadership in the upcoming election.
The Snoqualmie Parkway/SR 18 on-ramp to westbound I-90 will close continuously from 9 pm on Oct. 3 to 5 am on Oct. 6, causing potential delays for drivers. Residents can use a signed detour or alternate routes to access westbound I-90 during the closure. This work is part of the I-90/SR 18 Interchange Improvements project aimed at enhancing traffic flow.
Mayor Ross has outlined ongoing initiatives to support Snoqualmie residents and businesses in the latest Ross Report. Key topics include the return of a long-time business to Railroad Avenue and efforts to enhance the urban forest.
Mayor Mary Miller designated September 29 to October 5 as Week Without Driving in North Bend to raise awareness of transportation challenges faced by nondrivers. The initiative encourages residents to explore alternatives like public transit, walking, and biking to understand the barriers non-drivers encounter.
SR 18/Snoqualmie Parkway on-ramps to I-90 will close nightly from Oct. 1-3, with additional weekend closures from Oct. 3-6. Detours will direct traffic to minimize delays as crews install guardrails and landscaping as part of the I-90/SR 18 Interchange Improvements project. Freight traffic should avoid certain local roads unsuitable for semi-trucks.
A collision blocked both directions of State Route 18 at Interstate 90 in Snoqualmie on Monday afternoon, September 29. All lanes were closed between milepost 28 and milepost 20, with no estimated time for reopening. Travelers are advised to consider alternate routes, as Issaquah-Hobart Road is unsuitable for freight traffic.
Drivers face lane reductions on westbound State Route 18 between Issaquah-Hobart Road and Southeast 200th Street on September 30 and October 1. The Washington State Department of Transportation will close the right lane from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for road surface repairs. Freight traffic should avoid local streets not suitable for semi-trucks.
Sen. Keith Goehner and Reps. Mike Steele and Brian Burnett will hold a town hall in Carnation on October 11, 2025, to discuss the upcoming legislative session and gather community feedback. The event, supported by the City of Carnation, allows residents to engage with their lawmakers directly.