King County Elections to begin hand recount of school bond votes on Thursday
February 28, 2011
When supporters of the $56 million bond measure to build a new school in Snoqualmie Valley heard that it had failed by a single vote, one word came to the lips of many: “recount.”
Only one vote needed to change from ‘nay’ to ‘yea’ for the bond to be approved.
Within hours of the election’s final results being posted online Feb. 23, a Facebook page, SVSD School Bond Recount, had been set up to raise the $2,650 needed to pay for a recount. Nine hours later, $2,700 had been raised.
Snoqualmie Valley legislators to host town hall meeting in Snoqualmie
February 28, 2011
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State legislators for the 5th District are hosting town hall meetings March 12 to meet with constituents.
Sen. Cheryl Pflug, and Reps. Jay Rodne and Glenn Anderson are holding meetings in Snoqualmie, Issaquah and Maple Valley. They will give attendees an update of the 2011 legislative session and answer questions.
The state Legislature must close another looming budget shortfall this year, which could require a combination of program cuts, tax increases and higher fees.
Eastbound lanes reopen on Interstate 90 after avalanche closed highway between North Bend and Ellensburg
February 28, 2011
Heavy snowfall and an avalanche on Snoqualmie Pass have kept Interstate 90 closed between North Bend and Ellensburg for much of Monday. Eastbound lanes are now open, and westbound lanes are expected to open after 8 p.m. Chains are required on all vehicles without four-wheel drive.
The Washington State Department of Transportation closed the highway around 11:30 a.m. after several cars had collided or spun out due to the bad conditions. Just before noon, an avalanche covered all westbound lanes just west of the summit in 10 feet of snow.
Late-season Arctic blast hits Snoqualmie Valley with snowstorm
February 27, 2011
A late-season snowstorm hit the Snoqualmie Valley and Western Washington on Feb. 22, causing minor frustrations and few serious problems.
The winter squall came with a blast of Arctic air, plunging temperatures into the teens.
Road crews were ready for the weather and took to clearing streets as soon as the first flakes fluttered down.
King County parks department seeks applications for sports facilities projects
February 26, 2011
King County is accepting applications for grants to renovate or build public sports facilities.
The county’s Youth Sports Facilities Grant Fund provides matching grants from $5,000 to $75,000.
Groups that apply must partner with a public agency, such as a school district or city parks department, to develop or renovate sports facilities.
King County Elections to determine date for recount
February 25, 2011
King County Elections’ canvassing board will meet Monday Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. to determine when to recount results for the Snoqualmie Valley School District bond measure.
The school bond failed by a single vote to gain the 60 percent needed to pass.
Snoqualmie continues negotiations with police union
February 25, 2011
Negotiations continue between Snoqualmie and the union representing the city’s police officers. Police have been working without a contract since Dec. 31.
“There are no major stumbling blocks,” City Administrator Bob Larson said.
Snoqualmie grows by 550 percent since 2000
February 24, 2011
Snoqualmie is the fastest growing city in Washington since 2000.
In 2000, Snoqualmie had 1,631 residents, and by 2010, it had 10,670, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
That is an increase of 550 percent. Most of the growth came on the Snoqualmie Ridge.
The city’s minority population has grown too.
In 2000, 92.6 percent of the population was white. Ten years later, they made up 83.3 percent of the population.
Snoqualmie Valley voters chip in to pay for school bond vote recount
February 24, 2011
When supporter of the $56 million bond measure to build a new school in Snoqualmie Valley heard that it had failed by a single vote, they started to call for a recount.
The campaign went online. A Facebook page, SVSD School Bond Recount, to raise money to pay for a recount went up Wednesday, and by evening, the group had the $2,650 needed for a recount.
Sean Sundwall, who set up the Facebook page, said he plans to deliver the money and request to King County Elections on Thursday afternoon.
AARP offers help with tax returns in North Bend
February 24, 2011
Filing taxes can be a headache.
To save you some trouble and answer your questions, the AARP Tax-Aide program is offering free help with tax returns at Mount Si Senior Center. The service is available to everyone, not just seniors.
The program’s volunteers have been trained to help you take advantage of beneficial tax code provisions that can save you money.
