Police and fire agencies in the Snoqualmie Valley responded to the following calls:
Snoqualmie Fire Dept.
Friday, Oct. 2
Fire alarm: At 9:30 a.m., Snoqualmie firefighters received a report of a fire alarm going off and a smell of smoke in the residence. The homeowner said they turned on the furnace for the first time this year and the smoke set off the alarms. The homeowner was told to call again if there were any problems.
Medical aid: Snoqualmie EMTs responded to 18 medical aid incidents. This brings the total responses to date to 1033.
Snoqualmie Police Dept. (covering North Bend)
Saturday, Oct. 3
Theft: At 4:23 p.m., police were called to a store in the 400 block of Mount Si Boulevard, North Bend, for a report of a theft in progress. A store employee said a man had loaded up a cart with about $500 worth of alcohol and groceries, and pushed it out to the parking lot, where a gold Ford Explorer picked him up. Police stopped the vehicle as it headed westbound on Interstate-90 and arrested the subject, but not the other vehicle occupant.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Car prowl: At 7:09 a.m., a caller on Olmstead Place S.E., Snoqualmie, reported that someone had broken his vehicle window during the night, and stolen a bag from the car.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Trash problem: At 8:16 a.m., a caller on Point Avenue S.E., Snoqualmie, complained to police that a neighbor was leaving their trash out in unsecured cans and animals were getting into it. They were concerned because the trash, which contained prescription drugs, was getting dragged onto a nearby trail, where children walk. An officer contacted the house-sitter, and told her to alert the homeowner to secure the trash cans or face a civil infraction.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Disturbance: At 6:19 p.m., a resident in an apartment building on Healy Avenue S. North Bend, complained that a tenant was causing a disturbance. The two had argued, and the woman was now arguing with another tenant, the caller said. Police reminded all parties about orderly conduct.
Friday, Oct. 9
Not free: At 1:40 a.m., an officer noticed a man riding a mounting bike on Sydney Avenue N. and W. North Bend Way, North Bend, and carrying a bicycle frame. The officer stopped the subject, who said he got it from the bike shop on North Bend Way, and that he thought he was allowed to keep anything the company discarded. The officer made him return the frame, until he could confirm his story.
Fall City Fire Dept.
Thursday, Oct. 1
Illegal burn: At 8:01 p.m., firefighters received a report of an illegal burn on the 6500 block of Preston Fall City Road SE. The fire was put out.
Friday, Oct. 2
Plane crash: At 6:24 p.m., Firefighters from responded to the intersection of State Routes 202 and 203 to assist a small plane that had crashed. The pilot had broken bones and was taken to the hospital.
Saturday, Oct. 3
Chimney fire: At 8:35 a.m., firefighters received a report of a chimney fire. It was found that the fire did not spread to the attic and was extinguished.
Monday, Oct. 5
Infection: At 8:47 a.m., firefighters transported an 83-year-old patient to a local hospital for treatment of an ear infection.
Illegal burn: At 12:15 p.m., firefighters responded to an illegal burn in the 6500 block of Preston Fall City Road S.E. They cited the homeowner for violating the burn ordinance and put out the fire.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Truck leak: At 7:15 a.m., firefighters received reports of a semi-truck that leaked hydraulic fluid. Absorbent material was applied to prevent the fluid from spreading.
Saturday, Oct. 10
Welfare check: At 12:37 a.m., the King County Sheriff’s Office asked the department to check on a 26-year-old man reported to have mental and emotional issues. They transported the patient to a local hospital for treatment.
Accident: At 1:55 a.m., firefighters received a report of a single-car accident on S.E. Issaquah-Fall City Road. The patient was evaluated and left in the care of county sheriff’s officers.
Sunday, Oct. 11
Feeling faint: At 1:17 a.m., the department assisted a 52-year-old woman who felt faint. She was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
Fall: At 4:17 a.m., firefighters assisted an 80-year-old woman who had fallen in her home. She was taken to a hospital.
Monday, Oct. 12
Reaction: At 12:45 a.m., firefighters assisted a 49-year-old woman who was experiencing a reaction to her medication. They took her to a local hospital
Nausea: At 7:56 p.m., the department received a report of a 67-year-old woman with nausea. She was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
Faint: At 8:23 p.m., firefighters responded for a 65-year-old woman who reported feeling shaky and faint. The patient was taken to a local hospital.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Fall: At 4:29 p.m., firefighters assisted a 40-year-old man who had fallen. He was taken to a local hospital.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Short of breath: At 9:09 p.m., firefighters assisted an 80-year-old man who was experiencing shortness of breath. Bellevue medics evaluated the patient further and transported him to a local hospital for treatment.
