In the fall of 1999, Brian and Karlene Slover bought the North Bend Theater determined to make the 1941 art deco-era building shine again. It was closed for three months during renovations, and on Dec. 17 re-opened, complete with the restored iconic neon sign that casts a blue and red glow on the sidewalk lining…
Day: December 3, 2009
Snoqualmie Casino struggles in first year
Casino’s first year marred by recession, bad weather, high debt and tribal conflict. Snoqualmie Casino’s one-year anniversary passed quietly in November, met with none of the fanfare that accompanied its opening in 2008.The Snoqualmie Tribe had hoped the casino would bring in an influx of money to the tribe and an elevated standard of living…