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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.
King County Local Services seeks community input on unsafe roads in unincorporated King County. The anonymous survey, open until September 30, 2025, aims to identify hazardous areas to guide future safety improvements and funding. Residents can participate via the provided survey link.
North Bend City Hall will host a free Shred-It event on October 11, 2025. Residents can securely dispose of sensitive documents while promoting environmental sustainability. The event aims to reduce plastic waste and support the Snoqualmie Valley community.
Japanese immigrants in Washington faced legal barriers to land ownership, forcing them to lease land for farming. George Motomatsu and his wife Ishi signed a lease in 1921, just before the Alien Land Bill further restricted their rights. This legislation reflected the racial discrimination prevalent during that era.
WSDOT will close three right lanes of westbound I-90 near Front Street North from 7 pm Friday, Sept. 26, to 8 am Sunday, Sept. 28, allowing only one lane for traffic. The closure supports bridge repairs and pavement replacement in the Issaquah area, with significant delays expected. A detour will direct drivers to an alternate on-ramp.
A domestic violence incident occurred in North Bend, and a woman was arrested for DUI after blowing a .310 on a breath test. Additional incidents included threats toward a referee at a youth soccer game and an ongoing investigation into an elderly adult's botched home repair.
Volunteers will gather at Valley Memorial Park in Carnation on Saturday, October 4, for a clean-up event starting at 9 a.m. The effort aims to enhance the park's recreational facilities, and participants are encouraged to bring gardening gloves and water bottles.
Lane closures on westbound I-90 near Issaquah will occur from 7 pm Friday, Sept. 26, to 8 am Sunday, Sept. 28, as crews replace aging pavement and waterproof membranes. The Front Street on-ramp will also close, with detours in place to minimize delays. Travelers should expect significant delays and reduced speed limits in the area.
The City of Snoqualmie collaborated with Waste Management to enhance recycling education through ten WM Recycle Corps interns. These interns engaged local businesses and residents, promoting better waste sorting practices guided by the “three C’s” of recycling.