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.
