Local
Teachers ratify new contract; school starts WednesdayIn an overwhelmingly strong show of support, teachers belonging to the Snoqualmie Education Association voted Aug. 27 to approve a new three-year contract. The vote took place at the general membership breakfast and was passed by more than 80 percent.
“We are very pleased to report that school will start on time on Sept. 3,” said the district’s Public Information Coordinator Carolyn Malcolm.
About 150 teachers, students and community members had marched in front of the district office and annex Aug. 26 in a “Show of Support” action before bargaining began that afternoon.
The teachers’ union and the district met for more than Read more »
Sports
Kite stakes second Boeing Classic titleTexan comes from behind to win by two shots
Above, Tom Kite celebrates after sinking his final putt at the Boeing Classic. At right, Kite talks about the tournament trophy that sits on a table in front of him. Photo by Ryan Piersol
Tom Kite’s self-proclaimed string of tough luck ended in a place he’s beginning to own.
The Texas native became the first two-time winner of the Boeing Classic with a tremendous final-day comeback Sunday at TPC at Snoqualmie Ridge. Kite’s final-round 66 helped him finish with a three-day total that was 14-under, clipping runner-up Scott Simpson by two shots.
It was Kite’s first win since he last won the Boeing Classic in August of 2006.
“The last couple years, I’ve played some up-and-down golf. It’s been very trying,” he said. “And you start wondering, ‘Will I have a chance to win a golf tournament ever again?’ So, this feels Read more »
Schools
Twin Falls holds open house
Twin Falls Middle School Principal Ruth Moen hands a map to eighth-grader Mason Blalock and his mother, Tammy.
Ravens from Twin Falls Middle School flocked to the grand opening of their school Aug. 21 to find their classrooms, mingle with friends and sign up for school activities.
“We wanted the whole Twin Falls family to get here,” said Principal Ruth Moen, who handed out school maps and fliers by the front doors.
The open house is the first of many events to promote a cohesive school culture at the new school. Teacher Dana Fowler-Linder, who is on the culture development committee, said she wanted to encourage students to be part of the school community and Read more »
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