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Memorial Day weekend is infamous for its traffic, and I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass is no exception. Sadly, a black bear attempting to cross the busy highway near Hyak on Sunday morning didn’t make it: the 250-pound male was killed by a vehicle in the eastbound lanes after reportedly navigating westbound traffic (see photo below). The vehicle immediately drove away, and the bear’s carcass  was collected by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife–which will use the hide for classroom education. I-90 Wildlife Watch received several other reports this weekend as well, including 3 live deer and 2 dead raccoons. With wildlife on the move and many more busy summer days to come, please be especially careful when you’re traveling the I-90 corridor. And don’t forget to report your wildlife sightings here.

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I-90 Wildlife Watch recently launched a Facebook page to share exciting updates with our supporters.  Please take a minute to visit the page, and to indicate that you “like” it.

We will use our Facebook page to post interesting wildlife sightings and photos from the I-90 corridor, new reports and analyses from the project, and reminders to travelers to keep their eyes peeled for wildlife when driving between North Bend and Easton.

Now that Spring is here and animals are moving through their habitats, please be especially cautious when you’re driving across the Cascades. And don’t forget to tell your friends about I-90 Wildlife Watch and our new Facebook page!

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WSDOT has created an artistic new video about construction efforts at I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East this summer, which will include work on wildlife crossing structures. You can view the video here.

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