Carnation meets with Senator Goehner

State Senator Keith Goehner stopped by Carnation to meet with Deputy Mayor Ribail and City Manager Ender this week. They discussed Carnation’s concerns regarding the City of Seattle’s Tolt Dam Early Warning System, as well as our need for a roundabout on State Route 203 and NE Tolt Hill Road.

Officials Support Community Partners

Councilmember Merizan, Councilmember-designate Paquette, Planning and Parks Board member Sherfey, City Manager Ender, Councilmember Sarah Perry and Congresswoman Kim Schrier attended the Snoqualmie Valley Preservation Alliance (SVPA) Taste of the Valley event over the weekend!

City Events

Mark your calendars!

CANCELLED - Regular City Council Meeting

August 5, 2025 |6:00 PM | City Hall

National Night Out

August 5, 2025 | 5:00 PM | Tolt Commons

Carnation Concert Crawl

August 17, 2025 | 10:00 AM | Many Locations

Regular City Council Meeting

August 19, 2025 | 6:00 PM | City Hall

Coffee with Council

August 23, 2025 | 9:00 AM | Sandy's Espresso

Planning and Parks Board Meeting

August 26, 2025 | 5:00 PM | City Hall

City Hall Closed - Labor Day

September 1, 2025 | All Day | City Hall

Your one stop-shop for Carnation Fun!

There's always something to do in Carnation! City Staff has compiled a list of fun Carnation events and put them onto one calendar on the City's website.

Don't see your Carnation event on the calendar? Email the City's Communications Officer: ashlyn.farnworth@carnationwa.gov

Carnation Leaders advocate for functional warning system for Seattle's Tolt Dam

In a press release issued on July 11, the City of Carnation urged the City of Seattle to learn from the flood tragedy that occurred in Texas early last month. Here is an excerpt from the release:

In the wake of the tragic Guadalupe River flood in Texas last week, the Carnation community is growing increasingly concerned over the lack of a reliable audible alert system for the Tolt River Dam.

“The Tolt Dam supplies Seattle with $30 million in yearly revenue. The City of Carnation receives no water from the dam, or any revenue,” said Deputy Mayor Ribail “Seattle’s asset poses a significant risk to our community. All we ask is that they mitigate that risk.”

“As a small City, Carnation continues to seek funding from King County, Seattle Public Utilities, and FEMA for emergency evacuation planning,” says Mayor Adair Hawkins “The safety of our residents and visitors is of utmost importance.”

Digital Permitting System Announcement

The City of Carnation is hard at work implementing a new digital permitting system, set to launch later this month. Funded by a Department of Commerce grant, the new system will allow for a more streamlined and efficient application, payment, review and inspection process and allow applicants to track their project's progress online every step of the way.

Our goal is to make the permit application process smoother and more transparent. Please see our website in the coming weeks for the new Permitting Portal and be patient with us as we implement our new system.

Scholarships available!

Email scholarships@carnationwa.gov for an application.

Hear Something? Say Something! Care for your Cane

The “Candy Canes” you may notice around town play a very important part in the City's sewer system. They are air terminals that help transport waste.

If you take them out or alter them in any way, this could potentially damage your neighborhood’s sewer system by collapsing the sewer line. 

If you hear noises coming from the cane outside your home, or if you notice any damage, please contact the City.

Snoqualmie Valley Sunflower Festival: August 14 - September 14

The Carnation Chamber of Commerce's award-winning Sunflower Festival is back for its second year!

This vibrant celebration of agriculture, heritage and natural beauty will be held from August 14th to September 14th, 2025.

Join us for two special celebration days: Sunflower Saturday, September 6th, in downtown Carnation at the Tolt Commons, and Sunflower Sunday in downtown Duvall. Visitors will be immersed in the beauty of the Snoqualmie Valley, exploring our seven communities and stunning farms along the Snoqualmie River. Enjoy events, shopping, dining, recreation, and more!

Yard Sign Public Service Announcement

All signs, regardless of content, are prohibited in the City's bioswales per Carnation Municipal Code Chapter 15.68.070. Signs and litter in the bioswales interfere with the functionality of our biofiltration stormwater system. This causes damage to infrastructure and increases the risk of flooding.

If any signs are found in the bioswales, they will be removed by Code Enforcement.