PSE offers building owners program to save money
December 28, 2011
Puget Sound Energy is helping some Eastside organizations save an expected $482,000 by optimizing energy use in their buildings.
The Bellevue Arts Museum and The Westin Bellevue are among the first businesses to participate in PSE’s Building Energy Optimization Program. The program offers building owners low-cost, energy- efficiency recommendations to improve energy performance without capital expense.
“How buildings are operated rather than the equipment in a building has the biggest impact on energy use,” Holly Townes, senior energy management engineer for PSE, said in a release.
Calendar
December 28, 2011
Events
-Leah Stillwell Duo, 7 p.m. Dec. 29, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend
-New Year’s Eve Celebration, 7 p.m. Dec. 31, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way. Featuring Carolyn Graye & Paul Green with Christopher Woitach, Chris Symer and Greg Williamson
-New Year’s Eve with Rich and Richard, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie
Volunteer opportunities
December 28, 2011
Volunteer opportunities
- Encompass is currently seeking volunteers to help with our landscape and maintenance at both the downtown North Bend and Boalch Avenue locations along with office help. This can be a weekly or monthly commitment. Email michelle.mccormick@encompassnw.org or call 888-2777.
-Snoqualmie Sister Cities Association invites community members to join a newly formed group to support Snoqualmie’s new sister city, Chaclacayo, Peru. The association already has developed a close relationship with sister city Gangjin, South Korea, which more than 30 residents have visited in the past four years. Email maryrcorcoran@gmail.com or call 503-1813.
-The Mount Si Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help unload food at noon Mondays, sort food at 9 a.m. Tuesdays or pass out food on Wednesdays. Call the food bank at 888-0096.
Public Meetings
December 28, 2011
Public Meetings
-City offices are closed Jan. 2.
-North Bend Finance and Administration Committee, 2 p.m. Jan. 3, 211 Main Ave. N.
- North Bend City Council, 7 p.m. Jan. 3, 411 Main Ave. N.
Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce names new CEO
December 28, 2011
The Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce has named a new CEO — Kevin Dwyer.
Dwyer has served as the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce’s executive director for the past decade. Before that he worked for the Economic Development Council of Kitsap County and as a journalist in the Midwest and on the West Coast.
“I’m looking forward to working with the chamber board, the Snoqualmie business community and the community-at-large to lift the Chamber to its next level of excellence in the areas of membership development, tourism and economic development,” Dwyer said in a news release from the chamber.
King County opens Flood Warning Center as Snoqualmie River rises from heavy rain
December 28, 2011
The King County Flood Warning Center opened at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, to monitor rising flows on the Snoqualmie River from heavy rainfall in the area.
That morning, the sum of the Snoqualmie River’s three forks was flowing at 12,010 cubic feet per second (cfs), which is just above the 12,000 cfs threshold for a Phase II flood alert level.
Mount Si boys basketball team gives strong showing at tournament in Hawaii
December 28, 2011
The Wildcats gave a strong showing on the hardwood in Hawaii over Winter Break, competing in the Lahainaluna Invitational tournament in Lahaina on Maui.
The Mount Si High School basketball squad saw some fierce competition from several California schools.
Glenn Anderson is running for lieutenant governor, won’t seek re-election to Legislature
December 28, 2011
Rep. Glenn Anderson is running for Washington state’s lieutenant governor office in 2012. He said Wednesday that he will make a formal announcement in early January.
He also said that he will not run for re-election to a seventh consecutive term as a state representative. Since 2000, he has represented the 5th Legislative District, which includes Snoqualmie Valley.
At least four candidates will by vying for the seat — Anderson, the incumbent Lt. Gov. Brad Owen, former state Sen. Bill Finkbeiner and an independent candidate, Mark Greene. All have filed with the state’s Public Disclosure Commission.
Sallal Grange to begin hosting monthly game nights
December 23, 2011
Video games might have flashy graphics, but what can replace gathering around a table for a round of cards or a board game? Sallal Grange is helping to revive that face-to-face competition and fellowship with a monthly game night.
The grange will host a game night from 7-9 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month. The inaugural event is Dec. 28.
Game nights will include board and card games, and are open to the public. Games will be provided, and people are encouraged to bring their own.
Snoqualmie Tribe plans to invest in a casino operation in Fiji
December 23, 2011
By Lynda Mapes, Seattle Times staff reporter
In its latest business venture the Snoqualmie Tribe is looking all the way to Fiji.
The Fijian government announced Tuesday its decision to grant the nation’s first-ever exclusive gambling license to One Hundred Sands, which has announced plans to build a $290 million, five-star luxury casino resort on Denarau Island, in a partnership with the Snoqualmie Tribe.
“One Hundred Sands has taken care to strategically partner with the Snoqualmie Tribe from Washington State and Seventh Generation LLC, a Native American company with demonstrated excellence establishing new casinos,” said Larry Claunch, chairman of One Hundred Sands, in a news release issued by the prime minister’s office.
