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Mastrogiannis Distillery will open its first flagship tasting room in downtown North Bend by late summer 2025. Owner Ilias Mastrogiannis aims to create a community-oriented space that highlights the region's agriculture and winemaking traditions while complementing local wineries and breweries. The distillery will focus on grape-based spirits and offer an educational experience for visitors.
The Snoqualmie Valley Museum is raising $40,000 to complete a $320,000 improvement project aimed at enhancing accessibility and climate control for artifact preservation. The City of North Bend and 4Culture have already provided significant funding, allowing for the installation of new HVAC systems. Executive Director Cristy Lake emphasizes the importance of these upgrades for community access and historical preservation.
WSDOT will implement immediate fixes to reduce traffic congestion at the eastbound I-90 off-ramp to SR 18. Measures include installing pylons to direct traffic and re-striping the off-ramp, aiming to ease backups until the expanded lanes open later this year.
Mayor Ross actively participated in various events during August, including the Boeing Classic and Snoqualmie Days. He engaged with local and regional elected officials and attended a significant ground-breaking ceremony.
Snoqualmie residents can subscribe to notifications about local events through the city’s Notify Me® service, launching on July 31, 2025. This initiative aims to enhance community engagement by providing timely updates via email and text messaging. Subscribers can receive alerts related to various topics, including shopping and public safety.
Construction resumes on SR 203 near Carnation on August 4, leading to weekday single-lane closures for approximately eight weeks. Crews will upgrade utilities, remove a culvert, and enhance fish habitat following the completion of a new bridge across a tributary to the Snoqualmie River.
King County Parks will close a section of the Snoqualmie Valley Trail near Dahlgren Family Park for two days starting July 31, 2025, to install electrical utilities. The closure affects approximately 700 feet of the trail, with users rerouted through the park.
The Boeing Classic returns to Snoqualmie on August 8, 2025, featuring a dramatic jetliner flyover to kick off the event. The tournament will honor military personnel with free admission on Military Appreciation Day, August 10. Weather and FAA restrictions may affect the flyover schedule.
The Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank faces a food supply crisis as federal nutrition cuts take effect in 2025. Executive Director Alison Roberts reports a 3,000-pound monthly shortfall in food supplies due to reductions in federal programs and partner donations. The food bank urgently seeks community support to address rising needs.
The Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank faces a crisis as federal nutrition cuts reduce food support amid rising local needs. Executive Director Alison Roberts reported a loss of 3,000 pounds of food per month, prompting the food bank to limit distributions and prioritize essentials for vulnerable clients. Community support is critical to address the increasing food insecurity in the area.