Recovery could be lengthy for Railway Museum
February 4, 2009
Railroad tracks are, in fact, uninsurable — a fact that threatens to put the Northwest Railway Museum in a financial bind.
When the Snoqualmie River crested in the Jan. 7 flood, it covered about two miles of railroad tracks and two railroad bridges in downtown Snoqualmie. The damage caused by the flood to the museum is estimated at about $100,000.
An antique train sits in water during last month’s flood.
No more WASL testing starting in 2010
February 4, 2009
Just a week into his new office, State Superintendent Randy Dorn ousted the Washington Assessment of Student Learning exam.
To the chagrin of many students, the changes won’t start taking effect until 2010 and beyond. Students will still take the WASL in March and April this year. Read more
Keeping museum afloat more than a worthy pursuit
February 4, 2009
Editorial:
It’s a fixture of Snoqualmie. It provides summer entertainment for the entire Valley. And it brings in a projected $2 million yearly to the local economy.
It also is on the brink of being forced to close its doors for the summer.
Letters to the editor 2-5
February 4, 2009
School bond support
Understanding the upcoming school bond
February 4, 2009
A guest column by Joel Aune, Superintendent of Snoqualmie Valley Public Schools
On March 10th, a school bond proposition in the amount of $27.5 million will appear on the ballot. The following column highlights some key facts about the Snoqualmie Valley school bond: What it will cost, why it is different, what it will cover, and what comes next.
What the bond will cost taxpayers: School tax rates will actually decrease. The estimated cost to taxpayers for the 20-year $27.5 million school bond proposition is $0.35 per $1000 assessed property value, starting in 2010 when collections would begin. Because some old bonds (of $0.54 per $1000) recently expired, school taxes will decrease this year. If this bond is approved by voters, the net cost to taxpayers would still be $0.19 less per $1000 in 2010, than it was in 2008.
Local canines to compete at Westminster Dog Show
February 4, 2009
Two dog handlers with Snoqualmie connections will pursue top honors at the 133rd annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Feb. 9-10.
A Brittany named Orion and a Chesapeake Bay retriever named Cooper are both competing in the famous dog show this year.
Jaime Eiene of Snoqualmie with her dog, Orion.
Obituaries – Sesnon, Tibbetts, Duvall and Botulinski
February 4, 2009
J. Boit Sesnon
Toys teach students about physics
February 4, 2009
First-grade students sawed and hammered during a workshop, as they created Gravity Man, a wooden clothespin with swinging wooden arms Feb. 2.
Most gravity men — and a few gravity women — donned smiling faces and colorful hairdos drawn in marker by their creators.
Griffin George stands his gravity man on the platform with a counter balance.
School notes 2-5
February 4, 2009
Cascade View Elementary
Kindergarten packets will be available Feb. 24 from 7:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Kindergarten registration is March. 3. Read more
Chief Kanim students help the needy
February 4, 2009
Two Chief Kanim Middle School students traveled to Seattle with their fathers to hand out a hot commodity on the streets — clean socks — to a crowd of people in need Jan. 24.
The once-a-month event, organized by Snoqualmie Valley Alliance Church, is called Urban Missions. Craig Wilder and John Leonard started Urban Missions in 2003 after deciding they wanted to give back to the community. Read more
