Geologists find extinct volcano near Snoqualmie Falls
October 22, 2009
Tourists flock to Snoqualmie Falls to see its water cascade over the 268-foot tall precipice and hear the roar of the plunging river.
Little do they know they’re standing near a 20-million-year-old volcano. Read more
Ballot includes tax measure, open space protections
October 22, 2009
Washington voters will decide between now and Nov. 3 whether to cap property taxes and add additional protections for county conservation land.
Voters are also asked whether to extend the rights of married spouses to same-sex partners and to update language in the county charter. Read more
Valley Chamber of Commerce head quits
October 22, 2009
Two months into new job, director leaves for Si View Parks. Read more
General election — Tuesday, Nov. 3
October 22, 2009
Four candidates are vying for District No. 1 and 3 on the Snoqualmie Valley School Board in the Nov. 3 general election. Here’s a look at the candidates and their positions on various local issues. Candidates’ answers were limited to 25 words.
EFR costs could rise if Sammamish leaves agency
October 22, 2009
Eastside Fire & Rescue is planning a special meeting in November to discuss concerns about fire protection costs and plans for the group’s possible expansion.
Sammamish is considering leaving the regional fire agency, according to City Manager Ben Yazici. Read more
Snoqualmie Valley student enrollment climbs 2.5 percent
October 22, 2009
Snoqualmie Valley School District’s student enrollment grew by 2.55 percent since last year to 5,669 students, according to student enrollment reports for October. Read more
MSHS career counselor best in seven school districts
October 22, 2009
Snoqualmie Valley School Board vice president Caroline Loudenback and Superintendent Joel Aune presented Mount Si High School career specialist Amy Anderson the 2008-09 NEVAC Support Person of the Year at the Oct. 8 board meeting. Read more
School district asks for public input on projected crowding crunch
October 22, 2009
Should Snoqualmie Valley School District buy more portables, build a new elementary or middle school, or expand and modernize Mount Si High School? The district has to do something before the 2012-13 school year. Enrollment projections show that the district could be 500-students over capacity by then. Read more
Letters
October 21, 2009
‘Yes’ for Husa
In response to last week’s profile of Kevin Bardsley, with a sister who is a second grade teacher, a brother-in-law who is principal of a high school and a cousin who teaches high school chemistry, all in different districts and schools, I know that cell phones and video games are not part of any school curriculum. Mr. Bardsley may have served the Sno-Valley parent well had he recommended she limit her child’s cell phone and video game time. Read more
Our recommendations in local elections
October 21, 2009
Snoqualmie Valley voters have few choices this year, with only one City Council – in Snoqualmie – and two school board seats being contested. Two school board seats, five City Council seats – three in Snoqualmie and two in North Bend – and the Snoqualmie mayor’s position are uncontested. At least Valley voters have quality candidates to choose from in the contested elections. However, the number of uncontested seats is troubling. Democracy requires competition to thrive. Read more
