Police and fire agencies in the Snoqualmie Valley responded to the following calls:
Snoqualmie Police Dept. (covering North Bend)
Saturday, March 7
Animal Problem: At 11:51 a.m., police were informed that a man who they had already told could bring only two dogs to a park, had retuned to the dog park in the 39900 block of Southeast Park Street, Snoqualmie, with 10 dogs on leashes. Police asked the man to leave the park, and reminded him of the rules.
Tuesday, March 10
Weapons: At 11:54 p.m., police were called to the 400 block of East North Bend Way, North Bend, for a report of a man seen carrying a small gun into a store. Police determined there was no issue, and thought the suspect was likely an employee carrying a scanner-type gun.
Wednesday, March 11
Accident: At 10:16 p.m., a caller reported a gray Toyota crashed into a rock and tree in their yard in the 13900 block of 457th Avenue, North Bend. The vehicle was impounded and the driver, a 45-year-old woman, was transported to a local hospital. Police are investigating for DUI charges.
Thursday, March 12
Theft: At 5:06 p.m., a caller reported a package containing a pair of size 14 Adidas skate shoes was stolen from their porch at 3 p.m. in the 6600 block of Sword Fern Avenue, Snoqualmie. The caller said his wife saw a man carrying a duffle bag in the area.
Friday, March 13
Suspicious: At 8:45 p.m., police arrested two women for theft, after a caller in the 500 block of South Fork Avenue Southwest, North Bend reported finding two empty hangers in the store after the women left. Police found bags of children’s clothing in the vehicle with no receipts. One woman had a warrant and was taken into custody.
Snoqualmie Fire Dept.
Thursday, March 12
Carbon monoxide: At 6:19 a.m., Snoqualmie firefighters were dispatched to the Snoqualmie Ridge area for a carbon monoxide detector alarm. They investigated and determined it was a false alarm from a malfunctioning detector.
Smoke: At 10:04 a.m., Snoqualmie firefighters responded to an apartment on Falls Ave for a report of smoke coming from a wall heater. They found that a child in the home had put paper inside a wall heater, which caused the smoke, but no damage or injuries.
Friday, March 13
Brush fire: At 1:17 p.m., Snoqualmie firefighters responded to a brush fire at the construction site of the new Snoqualmie Valley Hospital. They found that workers on site had extinguished a small brush fire, which appeared to have started from sparks from a power saw.
Smoke: At 1:28 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to Snoqualmie Ridge for smoke in a home. Crews found smoke in the apartment caused by food left on the stove.
Sunday, March 15
Tree down: At 7:03 p.m., Snoqualmie firefighters responded to Southeast Beta Street for a report of a tree down in the roadway. A fallen branch hit a house.
Monday, March 16
Gas odor: At 4:24 p.m., several crews responded to a report of natural-gas odor in a commercial building on Railroad Avenue Southeast. Firefighters could not locate a problem in the building, and advised the occupants to contact a technician.
Fall City Fire Department
Thursday, March 12
Fall: At 7:08 a.m., firefighters responded to a call from a 50-year-old woman who had fallen. She was treated and transported to a hospital by private ambulance.
Smoke: At 10:02 a.m., the fire department received a report of smoke in a multi-family home. Other units responded, and canceled the Fall City engine.
Collision: At 12:58 p.m., Fall City firefighters were called to a report of a truck that had driven into a power pole. The driver declined transport and was left on scene.
Shaking: At 7:41 a.m., firefighters responded to a report of 53-year-old woman who was shaking. They treated the patient and transported her to a hospital in the aid car.
Monday, March 16
Gas: At 4:23 p.m., firefighters were called to a commercial building that reported a natural gas odor.
