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Graffiti featuring racial slurs was discovered at Snoqualmie Community Park, prompting a cleanup by local authorities. Police responded to various incidents in North Bend and Snoqualmie, including counterfeit bill usage and a theft in progress involving juveniles. The incidents highlight ongoing community safety concerns.
A weekend closure of the SR 18 on-ramps to westbound I-90 starts Friday night, April 25, for paving work. Travelers should use a signed detour and expect delays. The project aims to improve the I-90/SR 18 interchange and includes widening SR 18 and constructing new wildlife bridges.
Washington Trails Association released its 2025 roads report, stressing the importance of 10 key roads for outdoor recreation in Washington. The report highlights the need for increased funding for road maintenance to ensure continued access to public lands, especially given recent staffing cuts in the U.S. Forest Service.
A collision involving two semi-trucks blocked westbound Interstate 90 near North Bend early Monday morning, causing significant traffic delays. The crash, which occurred around 5:19 a.m., resulted in one person being transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. By 6:34 p.m., all lanes had reopened.
Carol Albert, a neighborhood representative, raised urgent safety concerns about traffic revisions at the Echo Lake and SE 104th Street intersection. She criticized the prioritization of construction traffic over local safety, citing hazardous conditions for drivers attempting left turns onto SE 104th Street. Albert urged WSDOT to revise traffic controls to enhance safety for local residents.
Eastbound Interstate 90 in Issaquah will close two right lanes for bridge maintenance on April 22 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Washington State Department of Transportation urges travelers to expect delays and plan for extra travel time.
Drivers in the Fall City area are advised to prepare for single-lane closures on 356th Drive SE and 364th Way SE from April 21 to April 24. The road work, managed by flaggers, aims to reduce traffic to one lane while maintaining access for all vehicles. Weather conditions may alter the schedule, and updates can be found on the King County Road Services website.
Snoqualmie will host its Arbor Day event on April 26, 2025, celebrating trees and community involvement. The event will include tree planting activities, emphasizing family-friendliness and the importance of urban forests.
A collision on westbound Interstate 90 at State Route 18 in Snoqualmie has caused lane closures, with emergency crews currently on the scene. As of 3:30 AM, the collision was cleared, and all lanes and ramps were reopened, although traffic had previously been rerouted to the shoulder. Real-time travel updates are available via the WSDOT mobile app and website.
The North Bend Theatre is set to host a special screening of the comedy-drama "Marcie's" on April 27th, featuring a post-film Q&A with director John Helde and cast members. The film, shot in familiar Washington locations, tells the story of a small-town bartender fighting against gentrification to save her community and workplace. This event promises an engaging experience for local film enthusiasts and insights into the filmmaking process.