Snoqualmie Valley School District seeks community’s input on search criteria for new high school principal
March 17, 2011
Snoqualmie Valley School District has some big shoes to fill at Mount Si High School, which is losing its longtime principal Randy Taylor in June to retirement.
The school district has already started the search for Taylor’s replacement, and is seeking input from the community to refine its criteria. It is holding an online survey for community members and school district staff to offer their thoughts on the what is required of the position.
Results announced for King Conservation District internet-based election
March 17, 2011
Eric Nelson, of Duvall, has won the country’s largest internet-based election. He was declared the winner Thursday of the race to become a member of the King Conservation District’s board of supervisors.
Nelson beat out Douglas “Bruce” Elliott, of Kent, Teri Herrera, of Redmond, and Preston Prudente, of Sammamish.
Washington state budget gap expected to worsen due to international instability
March 17, 2011
Washington state’s budget shortfall just got worse.
The state’s Economic and Revenue Forecast Council released its latest revenue forecast Friday, projecting a further revenue decrease of $698 million for the 2011-2013 budget. State officials now project the budget shortfall for those years could reach about $5.1 billion if current services are maintained.
Washington’s chief economist Arun Raha said geopolitical uncertainties around the world are to blame for the decline.
“Recent geopolitical developments have cast yet another shadow over the economic recovery,” the council said in a news release.
BASEBALL | Mount Si routs Bothell
March 17, 2011
Wednesday night was the Trevor Lane show in Bothell as Mount Si routed the home team 8-2.
Taking the mound for the Wildcats, Lane kept Bothell’s bats quite. At the plate, the junior connected for a three-run home run in the fifth inning to ensure the win.
The Wildcats showed their resolve in shaking off the 11-1 drubbing the received from Redmond in their first preseason game. As with the Mustangs, Mount Si was taking on a 4A squad. Last season, Bothell finished the year with a 17-8 overall record.
Lane pitched five solid innings, only allowing one unearned run on three hits and one walk. He struck out four Bothell batters. Lane worked efficiently, throwing 71 pitches — 44 for strikes.
“We threw a lot of strikes and put the pressure on them, which is the style of play we want,” coach Elliott Cribby said in an e-mail.
Lane wasn’t the only Wildcat to flash some power at the plate. Second baseman Dustin Breshears connected for a home run, as well. Breshears had two runs batted in on two hits. Once on base, he showed his speed, swiping two bags. He scored four of Mount Si’s eight runs.
