Washington state adopts changes to vehicle emission testing

September 24, 2011

The owners of some vehicles may no longer need to undergo emission testing after July 2012, as the state Department of Ecology prepares to enact rule changes to the testing program.

The state requires certain vehicles in King County and other densely populated areas to undergo emission tests to reduce air pollution.

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PTSA contact info and first meetings

September 24, 2011

PTSA presidents for the 2011-12 school year

  • Cascade View Elementary School: Monica Niemela, president@cvesptsa.org
  • North Bend Elementary School: Deborah Doy and Kim Ayars, president@nbepta.com
  • Opstad Elementary School: Paul Sprouse, opstadpta@yahoo.com
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Mount Si forgets shaky start to beat Liberty in OT

September 24, 2011

The Mount Si Wildcats endured three first-half turnovers to defeat the Patriots 16-13 in overtime.

The win was the Wildcats’ third of the season and head coach Charlie Kinnune’s 100th in his career.

“The kids gutted it out,” Kinnune said of  his team.

A field goal with 33 seconds left in the game tied the game at 13, bringing the Wildcats back from a 13-0 halftime deficit.

Then, in overtime, Wildcat kicker Cameron Vanwinkle nailed a 35-yard field goal, and his Patriot counterpart Josh Johnson missed a 35-yard attempt, giving Mount Si the victory. Read more