Snoqualmie Tribe paralyzed by split, goes to mediation
September 16, 2009
The Snoqualmie Tribe went to mediation in Seattle last week to resolve a dispute that caused a group of tribal elders to dissolve the council in August.
The mediation has been between two factions of tribal council members, some of whom are also among the elders who dissolved the council. A Seattle law firm, Alhadeff and Forbes, acted as the mediator.
After at least two days of mediation at the firm’s office, it is unclear if the dispute has been resolved. Read more
Road work closes 444th Ave. S.E. near North Bend
September 16, 2009
King County expects 444th Avenue Southeast near North Bend to be closed until 1 p.m. Sept. 17. The road is closed due to a large crane working on a culvert by the road.
Go to an online map of road work in King County.
Volunteers help Encompass
September 16, 2009
John Roth wears a pair of earplugs as he rototills earth in the preschool playground during the Sept. 11 Day of Caring cleanup at Encompass in North Bend. Roth, of Bellevue, was one of 26 Microsoft staff who spent the day at Encompass trimming hedges, painting rooms and tackling myriad other projects. The Day of Caring is organized by United Way. Contributed by Clay Eals.
City hosts recycle day
September 16, 2009
A recycle day is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 19 at Centennial Fields, 39903 S.E. Park St.
Recycle day is for Snoqualmie residents to dispose of household items that they no longer need. The items would otherwise end up in a landfill if they were not recycled. Some items, such as tires, require small fees to be recycled.
