Mount Si volleyball players earn all-league honors
November 24, 2010
After going to the state semifinals, several members of the Mount Si girls volleyball were named to the 3A/2A KingCo All-League First Team. Mount Si senior Zoe Gogan was named player of the year, and Bonnie Foote was named coach of the year.
Gogan joined three teammates — Aubrey Larion, Catie Fry and Sarah McDonald — on the All-League First Team. All except McDonald are seniors.
Amanda Gates and Molly Hitch were named to the All-League Second Team.
Krista Galloway and Lauren Smith earned honorable mentions.
Mount Si football players recognized by KingCo Conference
November 24, 2010
Several Mount Si football players have been recognized by the 3A/2A KingCo Conference for their performance this season.
Three players were named to the All-League First Team Offense — senior Joe Farmer at tight end, junior Josh Mitchell at outside tackle and sophomore Cameron VanWinkle at kicker.
Two players were named to the All-League First Team Defense — senior Jarrett Adams at defensive end and senior Taylor Mitchell at outside linebacker.
Three players were named to the All-League Second Team Offense — senior Shelby Williams at running back, sophomore Trent Riley at wide receiver and senior Alec Deichman at center.
Two players were named to the All-League Second Team Defense — Josh Mitchell at defensive tackle and senior Matt Bankston at cornerback.
Four players earned honorable mentions — defensive back Connor Deutsch, quarterback Ian Ilgenfritz, inside linebacker Tino Paophavihanh and running back Aladdin Schirmer. Deutsch is a junior. All others are seniors.
Last year, Farmer was named to the Second Team Offense, and VanWinkle, Adams and Taylor Mitchell earned honorable mentions.
The Wildcats finished the season 6-5 and advanced to the state tournament for the fifth time in six years.
Two players — Kaleb Huerta and Kasey Channita — have been nominated for National Football Foundation Academic Scholarships.
Snoqualmie has new financial officer
November 24, 2010
Snoqualmie has a new financial officer.
Mayor Matt Larson appointed Robert Orton, the interim financial officer, to the position in a permanent capacity.
Orton was hired in May to fill in after the previous finance officer, Donya Gregson, was fired. At the time, Larson said he had lost confidence in her ability to do her job.
Orton left retirement to take the position. Previously, he managed a utility company.
Since joining the city, he has helped guide the city’s budget process.
North Bend crime data goes online for residents
November 24, 2010
Wonder why you saw flashing blue lights streak by? Want to know how many crimes were committed in your neighborhood?
All of that information is just a click away for North Bend residents. They can access local crime data and sign up for regular e-mail alerts at www.crimereports.com.
“Providing reliable, timely information to our citizens is one of our top priorities,” North Bend Police Chief Mark Toner said in a news release. “Partnering with CrimeReports gives us the ability to keep the public informed on a regular basis as to what is going on in the community.”
The North Bend Crime Report may also be accessed from the city’s website at www.northbendwa.gov by clicking on North Bend Crime Reports under “News, Events, and Highlights” or by clicking on “City Departments,” then selecting “Police Services.”
Not all crime types are published in order to protect victims’ identities, according to the release.
High school food drive on from Dec. 1-16
November 24, 2010
The Mount Si High School’s annual food drive begins Dec. 1, and the school wants the community to donate pasta, Ramen noodles, canned food, cereal, oatmeal, condiments, dog food and baby food to families in need.
“We believe it’s very important to help the members in our community and serve during the holidays,” an e-mail from Mount Si High School stated. “We want every family to know that their community cares.”
The local QFC is also participating in the drive.
Calendar
November 24, 2010
Public meetings
q City offices are closed Nov. 25 and 26 for Thanksgiving Day
q North Bend City Council workstudy, 7 p.m. Nov. 30, 211 Main Ave. N.
q North Bend Transportation and Public Works Committee, 4 p.m. Dec. 1, 1155 E. North Bend Way.
Argument between brothers turns violent in North Bend
November 23, 2010
NEW — 12:40 p.m. Nov. 23, 2010
A North Bend man was arrested Monday after allegedly stabbing his brother during an argument.
The two men were arguing in a parking lot in the 42900 block of Southeast North Bend Way at about 1:10 p.m. when the younger brother, 30, pulled out a folding knife, opened it and slashed his 31-year-old brother, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office. North Bend contracts for police services from the sheriff’s department.
The older brother had a 6-inch long, deep cut in his chest, according to police.
After uncertain future, flood control district passes 2011 budget
November 23, 2010
NEW — 10:45 a.m. Nov. 23, 2010
With weather forecasters predicting a wet winter, the King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors approved a 2011 budget totaling $37.25 million. The board also agreed to pay $30 million over six years to replacing Seattle’s Alaskan Way seawall.
Just a couple weeks ago, it wasn’t clear if the district would have any money. It was in danger of losing its taxing ability because of a state cap on property taxes that puts the burden on newer taxing districts. Created in 2007, the flood control district would have been among the first to be out in the cold.
However, the district’s Executive Director Kjris Lund negotiated agreements with eight King County fire districts to lower their tax levies, allowing the flood control district to collect its levy. The district will pay the fire districts the difference.
Winter wonderland for some, winter nightmare for others in Snoqualmie valley
November 22, 2010
NEW — 5:59 p.m. Nov. 22, 2010
Abandoned cars line the bottom of Snoqualmie Parkway near Interstate 90. Further up the road, on Snoqualmie Ridge, children armed with sleds took advantage of the snow. (Photo by Dan Catchpole)
The Monday before Thanksgiving Day was a winter wonderland for some and a nightmare for others. Several inches of wet snow fell across the Puget Sound, putting several inches of snow on the ground across Snoqualmie Valley.
In some areas, children took to the hills armed with sleds. In other spots, drivers abandoned cars mired in snow.
At the bottom of Snoqualmie Parkway near Interstate 90, four cars lined the northbound lane that heads uphill towards Snoqualmie Ridge. The cars appeared to have been abandoned.
Snoqualmie Valley schools cancel parent-teacher conferences due to inclement weather
November 22, 2010
NEW — 11:30 a.m. Nov. 22, 2010
Snoqualmie Valley schools have canceled all parent-teacher conferences scheduled for Monday due to inclement weather. The schools opened one hour late due to the bad weather.
