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Intersection Spotlight: Woodinville-Duvall Rd & W. Snoqualmie Rd

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If you’ve ever driven this stretch, you know the challenge: backups, tricky turns, and safety concerns. While this intersection isn’t within Duvall’s city limits, it absolutely affects our daily lives — and neighbors have asked me about solutions, including whether a roundabout might work here.

The good news: This intersection is already flagged in King County and regional transportation plans for improvements.

Options under study include:

• A roundabout (improved safety and flow, but requires more land)

• Turn lanes and channelization (focused fixes, less disruptive, but not a full solution)

• Signal upgrades (modern signals that adapt to traffic, though still stop-and-go)

Each approach has trade-offs. The final choice will depend on traffic studies, crash history, safety, and community input. Also, in the PSRC Regional Transportation Plan (2022-2050) appendix, Woodinville-Duvall Road is identified as a corridor needing operational and safety enhancements; intersection improvements are among the strategies listed.

What matters most is that we keep this project moving forward. With improvements already happening nearby on Woodinville-Duvall Rd — like bridge upgrades and corridor planning — fixing this intersection is the next big step toward safer, smoother travel for everyone.

I’ll keep sharing updates as the County moves into the study and outreach phase. Together, we can push for an improvement that makes sense for Duvall and the Valley.

Throwback Thursday

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Throwback Thursday to May of last year when I began volunteering at a local wildlife rehabilitation center. Since then, I’ve logged more than 190 hours of service.

As a Wildlife Care Assistant, my days can include preparing and delivering specialized diets, helping with the daily care of animals recovering for release, and—on the best days—releasing them back into the wild.

This role has been such a rewarding way to give back. It’s also allowed me to put my biology degree—and my lifelong passion for science and the natural world—back to work in a very hands-on way.

Every shift is a reminder of how connected we are to the wildlife that shares our valley, and how important it is to protect their habitats. I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn, contribute, and live out this part of who I am.

Capital Projects

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If you’re new here, welcome! Here’s a quick look at three major capital projects that will shape Duvall’s future. Links to my original posts about each one are also included:

✨ 3rd Avenue Reconstruction Project

A full rebuild of one of our key corridors—complete with new sidewalks, safer crossings, drainage, lighting, and upgraded utilities. This isn’t just about fixing pavement; it’s about making downtown safer, more accessible, and more inviting for residents, visitors, and businesses. https://amymchenryforduvall.com/2025/05/28/capital-projects-part-1/

✨ Big Rock Ballfields Expansion Project

More space for youth and families to play, plus opportunities to host tournaments that support our local economy. And it’s not just about sports—we’re planning activities to meet a wide range of community interests. (And yes, the parking lot will be fixed to make peak times much smoother!) https://amymchenryforduvall.com/2025/06/11/capital-projects-part-2/

✨ Future Civic Campus

A modern, centralized hub for city services—including our police department, public meetings, and community events. This new campus will increase efficiency, improve accessibility, and provide a true “front door” for our community. https://amymchenryforduvall.com/2025/07/06/capital-projects-part-3/

Together, these projects will make Duvall safer, healthier, and more connected. But they won’t happen on their own—they require experienced leadership, strong advocacy, and the ability to deliver results.

Let’s build Duvall’s next chapter—strong, connected, and future-ready.

Throwback Thursday

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Throwback Thursday to Advocacy Hill Day in Olympia!

In addition to city advocacy, I’ve also been a strong advocate for our local PTSAs at the state capitol. As you can tell by the age of my kids in this photo, this was quite a few years ago—now they’re both taller than me!

Our school district spans two legislative districts, the 45th and the 12th, which has given me the privilege of working with senators and representatives who may hold different viewpoints, but share the same passion and care for the people they serve.

From transportation to special education to Materials, Supplies, and Operating Costs (MSOC), this last session was an intense one. I’ve always valued bringing updates back to our local PTSAs and serving as a voice for our students and families. And sometimes, that meant advocating twice—once with my “city hat” on and again with my “PTSA hat” on.

Advocacy—whether for schools or cities—has always been about the same thing for me: making sure our community is heard in the places where decisions are made.

Throwback Thursday

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Throwback Thursday to one of my favorite chapters—my time as an education docent at Woodland Park Zoo 🐾

Before starting our family, I spent much of my free time volunteering at the zoo, helping visitors connect with wildlife and the wonder of the natural world. Whether answering curious questions about ocelots or sharing fun giraffe facts, I loved being part of those “aha!” moments—for kids and adults.

In 2007, I had the special assignment of Tiger Cub Watch with Hadiah, a young Sumatran tiger. It was unforgettable—crowd control, visitor education, and nonstop vigilance to keep both Hadiah and the public safe. She drew huge crowds, and our job was to protect her space and help others respectfully experience wildlife. It was one of the most memorable (and adorable) roles I’ve ever had.

That time at the zoo shaped values I still carry: curiosity, lifelong learning, and the power of community connection. A single conversation can shift someone’s view of the world—and I’ve never forgotten that.