The Snoqualmie Valley Hospital has delayed a contract discussion for partnering with a consultant to pursue a hospital merger, planned for Feb. 9. The board will meet that evening, but the contract, for a partnership with Huebner Advisory, LLC, and Sarah Cave Consulting, will not be ready for commissioners to review.

According to Valerie Huffman, the district executive assistant, that discussion has been delayed and will be brought back to the board at either the next regular meeting, March 9, or at a special meeting.

The hospital board will meet Feb. 9 as scheduled, to review staff reports. For more information on the Snoqualmie Valley Hospital’s meeting agendas and schedules, visit snoqualmiehospital.org.