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Mayor Ross Declares State of Emergency as Atmospheric River Causes Severe Flooding in the Snoqualmie
SNOQUALMIE, WA — Mayor Ross has declared a State of Emergency as an intense atmospheric river storm brings significant and dangerous flooding to the S... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Department Invites Community to National Night Out August 5th
The Snoqualmie Police Dept. is pleased to host National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 5-7pm, returning to Snoqualmie Community Park. An evenin... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Department Investigating Deceased Male Found in the Snoqualmie River
On June 7, 2025, at approximately 12:46 pm, Snoqualmie Police Department officers responded to the Snoqualmie River near Riverview Park in downtown Sn... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Department Arrests North Bend Man on Child Exploitation Charges
n May 6, 2025, with the help of the KCSO Special Assault Unit, a Snoqualmie Police Dept. Detective arrested an adult male in North Bend for possessing... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Chief Terminated Following Extensive Investigation
On April 10, 2025, the City of Snoqualmie terminated the employment of Police Chief Brian Lynch following the conclusion of an external investigation.... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Charge Taco Time Employee for Distribution of Alcohol and Nicotine to Minors
The Snoqualmie Police Department has successfully concluded an investigation initiated in December 2024 regarding allegations that a North Bend Taco T... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Chief Statement | Immigration Status and Police Response
On Jan. 25, 2025, Snoqualmie Police Dept. officers responded to a crisis intervention incident in downtown North Bend. The incident was resolved peace... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Department Fully Reinstates School Resource Officer Position
Snoqualmie PD is pleased to share that its School Resource Officer position with the Snoqualmie Valley School District has been fully reinstated. The ... Read on... -
Snoqualmie-North Bend Police Arrest Suspect in Hit-and-Run of Pedestrian
On November 18, 2024, at 6:49 am, Snoqualmie-North Bend Police Department officers were dispatched to the report of a person laying in the roadway nea... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Dept. Investigates Threat at Mount Si High School, Determined to be Hoax
On October 29, 2024, at 8:50 am, the Snoqualmie Police Department was made aware of a potential threat at Mount Si High School to occur on October 31,... Read on... -
Drive-thru Coffee Order Leads to Felony Arrest and Recovered Stolen Firearm in North Bend
An alert SPD Sergeant was starting his shift out with coffee at Huxdotter Coffee in North Bend when he observed a vehicle in the drive-thru line ahead... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Department Shows Breast Cancer Awareness Support with Special Patches
On October 1, 2024, the Snoqualmie Police Department debuted special patches in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Residents will see officers ... Read on... -
North Bend Burglaries Investigation Update: Public Asked to Help Identify Suspects
Police continue to investigate burglaries and car prowls that occurred in North Bend during the early morning hours of September 23, 2024. The public... Read on... -
POLICE INVESTIGATE LATE NIGHT BURGLARIES OF OCCUPIED HOMES IN NORTH BEND
The Snoqualmie-North Bend Police Department is investigating the burglaries of two occupied North Bend homes overnight Sunday, September 22, 2024. The... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Arrest 28-year-old Man for Communicating with a Minor for Immoral Purposes
On September 19, 2024, at approximately 5:20 pm, Snoqualmie Police Department officers arrested a 28-year-old male at Jeanne Hansen Park for communica... Read on... -
Police Warn ‘Sextortion’ Scam Now Includes Photos of Homes, Urge Residents not to Respond
The Snoqualmie Police Department is urging residents not to respond to the latest version of the “sextortion” scam that includes photos of targeted vi... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Dept. Updates | School Resource Officer Position, Chat with the Chief on Sept. 18
The Snoqualmie Police Dept. continues work to reinstate the School Resource Officer position that was put on hold due to staffing constraints within t... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Department Announces Temporary Pause of School Resource Officer Position
On August 13, 2024, Snoqualmie Police Chief Brian Lynch notified the Snoqualmie Valley School District that due to staffing constraints within the dep... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Department Need Help Identifying Burglary Suspect
The Snoqualmie Police Dept. is asking for the public's help to identify a suspect who burglarized the Snoqualmie Ridge Bank of America the morning of ... Read on... -
Safe Rider Citation Program Rewards Local Youth for Safely Riding Bikes, Scooters
The Snoqualmie Police Dept, in partnership with Snoqualmie Fire and Eastside Fire & Rescue Station 87, launched the Safe Rider Citation Program, w... Read on... -
Snoqualmie/North Bend Police Department Hosts National Night Out Event, August 6 at Si View Park
The Snoqualmie Police Dept. is pleased to host its National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 4-8 pm, at Si View Park in North Bend. Th... Read on... -
Stay Safe this Summer: Understand Snoqualmie E-Bike and E-Scooter Laws
Summer is here, with it comes warmer and longer days and more residents on bikes and scooters on sidewalks, paths, and streets. If you’re heading out... Read on... -
Keep Your Community and Pets Safe this Summer: Understand Snoqualmie Leash Law
It’s important to understand the City's dog leash law, which requires all dogs when off the premises of their owner to be under the control of a leash... Read on... -
Chat with the Chief: Join Snoqualmie Police Chief Lynch for Coffee and Conversation, May 29 and 30
Residents are invited to join Police Chief Lynch on May 29 and May 30 for coffee and conversation. Chief Lynch will be available to answer residents’ ... Read on... -
City Council Unanimously Adopts New Ordinance: Misuse of the 911 System
On May 13, the City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 1290 in an effort to reduce the number of false requests for emergency services and the misu... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Department Officers Contact Person of Interest in Fife Homicide
On April 21, 2024, a Snoqualmie-North Bend Police Officer located an occupied stolen vehicle in the 400 block of SW Mt Si Blvd in North Bend, WA. The ... Read on... -
Warrant Issued in North Bend Homicide, Snoqualmie Police Arrest Suspect
On March 6, 2024, the King County Superior Court issued a Murder 2nd Degree warrant for the arrest of Brendan T. Bodey in connection with the 2019 de... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Arrest Teen Bank Robbers Following Pursuit
On January 26, 2024, Snoqualmie-North Bend Police Department officers responded to a Robbery In Progress at the North Bend Sno Falls Credit Union. A v... Read on... -
Have Coffee and Chat with the Chiefs on February 15
Residents are invited to join Fire Chief Mike Bailey and Police Chief Brian Lynch on Thursday, February 15, 2024, for informal conversations over coff... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Identify Subjects in North Bend Murder-Suicide
On January 31st, 2024, Snoqualmie-North Bend Police Officers responded to 964 Stone Brook Dr SW in North Bend, WA for a Death Investigation after main... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Department Conducting Death Investigation in North Bend
On January 31, 2024, at approximately 8:30 pm, the Snoqualmie Police Dept. was investigating the deaths of two individuals in North Bend, WA. Officer... Read on... -
Have Coffee and Chat with the Chiefs on February 15
Residents are invited to join Fire Chief Mike Bailey and Police Chief Brian Lynch on Thursday, February 15, 2024, for informal conversations over coff... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Arrest Teen Bank Robbers Following Pursuit
On January 26, 2024, Snoqualmie-North Bend Police Department officers responded to a Robbery In Progress at the North Bend Sno Falls Credit Union. A v... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Make More Arrests in On-Going Internet Cable Thefts
On December 16, 2023, Snoqualmie Police Department officers responded to a Suspicious Circumstances call at the Meadowbrook Farm Elk Fields in downtow... Read on... -
Working With Community Partners, Snoqualmie Police Make Felony Gun Arrests
On November 6, 2023, Snoqualmie Police officers responded to a vehicle prowl report at Snoqualmie Point Park. The victim was out enjoying our natural ... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Make Arrests in Lumen Cable Thefts
Early on December 4, 2023, Snoqualmie Police Department Officers responded to the area of 9800 Railroad Ave SE for a suspicious vehicle complaint. The... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Department and ICAC Task Force Arrest North Bend Resident
On Thursday, November 30, 2023, the Snoqualmie Police Department served a search warrant in the 400 block of Stow Ave S in the City of North Bend, WA... Read on... -
Brian Lynch Appointed as Permanent Snoqualmie Police Chief
On Nov. 13, 2023, Mayor Katherine Ross announced she had appointed Interim Police Chief Brian Lynch to be the permanent chief of the Snoqualmie Police... Read on... -
DUI Driver Rams Snoqualmie Police Dept. Vehicle, Flees from Officers
On Nov. 12, 2023, at 10:09 am, Snoqualmie Police Dept. officers responded to SE 96th St at 351st Ave SE for a welfare check where officers were infor... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Dept. Officers Respond to Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Accident in North Bend
On Nov. 7, 2023, Snoqualmie Police Officers responded to a fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian accident on Cedar Falls Way in North Bend. Based on the facts ... Read on... -
King County Carjacking Epidemic Reaches Snoqualmie
In recent months King County law enforcement has seen a marked increase in carjacking incidents in South King County, Seattle, Bellevue, and now Snoqu... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Officers Honored with Merit Awards for Lif-saving Actions
At the Oct. 9 City Council meeting, five members of the Snoqualmie Police Dept. were honored and presented with service merit awards for their immedia... Read on... -
Missing Snoqualmie Man Found Deceased
Snoqualmie Police, with assistance from the King County Sheriff’s Office and Search and Rescue, have located Mohamed Ibrahim who had been missing sinc... Read on... -
Police Arrest Suspect in Connection with String of Internet Cable Line Thefts
The Snoqualmie Police Department charged a suspect with malicious mischief and attempted theft following damage to cable lines in the early morning ho... Read on... -
Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Missing Person
The Snoqualmie Police Dept. is asking for the public’s help to locate missing 20-year-old Mohamed E. Ibrahim who was last seen on Aug. 15, 2023. Any m... Read on... -
Join Interim Snoqualmie Fire and Police Chiefs for ‘Chat with the Chiefs’ on Aug. 18
Residents are invited to join Interim Fire Chief Mike Bailey and Interim Police Chief Brian Lynch on Friday, August 18, 2023, for informal conversatio... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police and Fire Departments Urge Bike Riders to Wear Helmets
The Snoqualmie Police and Fire departments urge residents of all ages to wear helmets when biking this summer and year-round. Helmets protect against ... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Dept. National Night Out Returns with Community Fun on August 1
The Snoqualmie Police Dept. is pleased to bring its National Night Out event back to the community on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 4-8pm at Snoqualmi... Read on... -
Deceased Individual Discovered Under North Bend Bridge
Early in the evening of June 29, 2023, Snoqualmie/North Bend Police Dept. officers were flagged down for a possible deceased subject under the Snoqual... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Chief Phipps Resigns Effective July 3
On June 27, 2023, Snoqualmie Police Chief Perry Phipps submitted his resignation, effective July 3. Mayor Ross intends to appoint Snoqualmie Police Ca... Read on... -
Recent Echo Glen Escape Prompts New Notification Alert Option for Nearby Neighborhoods
The City has collaborated with the King County Office of Emergency Management (KCOEM) to develop an Echo Glen escape notification message using the op... Read on... -
Join Snoqualmie Fire and Police Chiefs for ‘Chat with the Chiefs’ on June 1
Residents are invited to join Snoqualmie Fire Dept. Chief Mark Correira and Snoqualmie Police Dept. Chief Perry Phipps on Thursday, June 1, 2023, for ... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Department Collects Unwanted Prescription Drugs at Take Back Event, April 22
On April 22, the Snoqualmie Police Dept. will give the public an opportunity to rid their homes of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. B... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Dept. Makes Arrest in 2019 Cold Case Homicide
On March 9, 2023, an arrest was made in a 2019 cold case homicide involving a 6-month-old child who had been brought in for treatment to a North Bend ... Read on... -
Mental Health Professional Makes Big Impact in Short Time Supporting Community and First Responders
Snoqualmie Police Dept. Mental Health Professional Stephanie Butler - who began working alongside first responders Snoqualmie and North Bend in Septem... Read on... -
Arrest Made in Armed Robbery of Snoqualmie Chevron Gas Station
Following an in-depth investigation, police arrested a 22-year-old male suspect in the Jan. 23rd armed robbery of the Snoqualmie Ridge Chevron gas sta... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Dept Investigating Armed Robbery with Shot Fired
On Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at approximately 9:45 pm, the Snoqualmie Police Dept. responded to an armed robbery involving a shot fired at the Chevron ga... Read on... -
Tips to Protect Theft-Prone Vehicles, Reduce Risk of Becoming a Victim
Auto Theft continues to be a problem in King County. In 2022, Snoqualmie had 30 auto thefts and North Bend had 28. Certain Hyundai, Kia, and Ford truc... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Dept. Investigating Arson at North Bend Taco Time
The Snoqualmie Police Dept. and the King County Sheriff’s Fire Investigation Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the subject(s) re... Read on... -
Newest Member of Snoqualmie Police Department Sworn In
On Oct. 24, 2022, Mayor Katherine Ross swore in the newest member of the Snoqualmie Police Department - Officer Nicholas Schulgen, who graduated from ... Read on... -
Two New Snoqualmie Police Department Officers Sworn In
On October 10, 2022, two new members of the Snoqualmie Police Department – Officers Cory Hendricks and Anthony Lemmon - were introduced to the communi... Read on... -
Police Arrest Suspect in Attempted Child Luring Case in North Bend
With the assistance of information from the public, on August 24, 2022, the Snoqualmie Police Department arrested a suspect in a July 24, 2022, attemp... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Investigating Possible Attempted Child Luring Incident in North Bend
On Sunday, July 24, 2022, at approximately 3:41pm the Snoqualmie Police Department responded to a possible attempted child luring incident at Torguson... Read on... -
Snoqualmie, North Bend Vehicle Prowl Incidents Increase; Lock Doors and Remove Valuables
Vehicle prowls are one of the most common and preventable crimes that occur. SPD would like to remind residents of easy steps to help prevent vehicle ... Read on... -
Snoqualmie Police Dept. Investigating Missing Endangered Person
The Snoqualmie Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Tyler Singleton who was reported missing from his home in the Snoqualm... Read on... -
New Snoqualmie Police Department Captain Sworn In
On July 11, 2022, in front of a crowd of family, friends, and fellow officers, Brian W. Lynch was sworn in as the new Captain of the Snoqualmie Police... Read on...
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