County executive candidates shift focus to Eastside
October 14, 2009
Susan Hutchison
Dow Constantine
King County executive candidates Dow Constantine and Susan Hutchison are engaged in a down-to-the-wire push to appeal to Eastside voters. But political experts said the effort by the candidates, both Seattleites, could be difficult.
NB Planning Commission backs hotel amendment with stricter standards
October 14, 2009
The change would allow local business owner George Wyrsch to develop a hotel on his property near Interstate 90’s Exit 31. Planning Commission member Charles Zeder quit after vote.
North Bend’s Planning Commission recommended that the City Council change zoning regulations to allow hotels south of Interstate 90. The change would allow local businessman George Wyrsch to build a hotel on his property at the southwest corner of I-90’s Exit 31. Read more
Snoqualmie Valley School Board District No. 3
October 14, 2009
UPDATED — 12:35 p.m. Oct. 16, 2009.
Incumbent pushes for more technology in classrooms
Craig Husa likes being on the school board. The Fall City resident was appointed in February to Snoqualmie Valley School Board’s District No. 3 seat after Kathryn Lerner resigned. Read more
Letters
October 14, 2009
Kudos to the Wyrsches
It is my understanding that the North Bend Planning Commission approved (by a 4-3 vote) the change to IMU zoning that will allow the construction of a hotel south of Interstate 90. I want to thank the commissioners for their difficult work on this issue. I also want to recognize George Wyrsch Jr. and his family for having the courage and generosity to make the substantial personal commitment to this undertaking. George and Sharon Wyrsch are now able to realize what has been widely reported as their long time aspiration to build a first-class hotel on property adjacent to I-90’s Exit 31 in North Bend. Considering the rigors of the hotel business and the uncertainty of any financial return, the Wyrsch’s multi-million dollar investment – for what our city officials forecast to be the overall economic betterment of our community – can only be called “selfless”.
Finally, I want to thank all of the City of North Bend officials that have worked long and hard over the past several years to put comprehensive design and performance standards in place to guide all future development and construction within the city limits. I trust that our officials will uphold these standards, and that the hotel development will be both aesthetically pleasing and a testament to the wisdom and integrity of our city government.
Jonathan Pearlstein
North Bend
Don’t think twice; vote ‘no’ on I-1033
October 14, 2009
Initiative 1033 is a ballot question that voters will struggle with in these lean economic times. On the one hand, they worry about the spending practices of government, but on the other hand, they like the services government provides. Read more
North Bend considers proposal to resolve union dispute
October 14, 2009
North Bend’s City Council heard a proposal from the Teamsters Union on Oct. 6 to settle charges of unfair labor practice and resolve the city’s expired labor agreement. Read more
Bids for North Bend’s new sewer district come in $6M lower than expected
October 14, 2009
Due to the economic recession, utility customers could save up to 40 percent, according to city officials. Read more
Si View Parks District considering three bond options for improvements
October 14, 2009
The district is considering three options, ranging from $5 million to $8.3 million.
Si View Metropolitan Parks District is looking at three bond options to pay for park improvements in North Bend. The district could send a bond issue to voters next summer. Read more
Heavy lifting at the world championships
October 14, 2009
Alan Tepper is always looking for more to lift.
During the 2009 World Masters Powerlifting Championships in the Czech Republic, Tepper lifted 1,217 pounds total for three lifts, taking gold in the bench press for his age and weight level, lifting 308 pounds. Overall, Tepper received fourth place in his division at the Sept. 28 to Oct. 3 championships. Read more
Woman helps fight intestinal diseases
October 14, 2009
A Snoqualmie resident is helping fight Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis by raising money and awareness for research into the two similar inflammatory bowel diseases. Read more
