Snoqualmie officials say community center concerns are misplaced
March 17, 2010
NEW — 1:03 p.m. March 18, 2010
If the city’s plans for a community center run by the YMCA of Greater Seattle on Snoqualmie Ridge go according to plan, construction could begin as soon as September.
Residents call for more details on Snoqualmie’s community center plan
March 11, 2010
UPDATED — 11:55 a.m. March 11, 2010
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A group of Snoqualmie residents are asking City Council to take a closer look at a proposed agreement with the YMCA of Greater Seattle for operation of a future community center.
Snoqualmie City Council hears concerns about Ridge community center
March 9, 2010
NEW — 3:15 p.m. March 9, 2010
A group of Snoqualmie residents are asking City Council to take a closer look at a proposed agreement with the YMCA of Greater Seattle for operation of a future community center.
Tempers rise over Snoqualmie’s community center plan
March 3, 2010

Marcus Morisette questions the city’s proposal, saying the city is moving ahead with an unclear financial picture of the community center. (Photo by Greg Farrar)
NEW — 7:00 a.m. March 3, 2010
A March 1 meeting of Snoqualmie City Council’s Parks and Planning Committee almost turned into a shouting match between Mayor Matt Larson and a resident for a couple of minutes.
Arraignment delayed for self-proclaimed ’satanic Aryan’
February 26, 2010
By John de Leon
UPDATED — 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26, 2010
The arraignment and competency hearing for a man charged with nine counts of malicious mischief has been rescheduled to March 1 while he undergoes a mental examination, according to the King County Prosecutor’s Office.
It’s time to realize community center plans
February 25, 2010
NEW — 10:00 a.m. Feb. 25, 2010
By Matt Larson, Snoqualmie Mayor
More than 15 years ago, the City of Snoqualmie started planning for a place for the community to play — a place where individuals could stay fit, children could learn and families could enjoy healthy activities together. That plan is about to come to fruition with the finalization of an agreement with the YMCA of Greater Seattle to operate a community center in Snoqualmie.
King County executive backs tourism in Snoqualmie Valley
February 24, 2010

King County Executive Dow Constantine takes in restoration work at the Northwest Railway Museum during his tour of Snoqualmie Valley Feb. 17. Constantine stressed his support for developing the Valley’s economy, especially its tourist industry, during meetings with local leaders. (Photo by Dan Catchpole)
Dow Constantine tells local leaders he supports economic growth in rural areas

King County Executive Dow Constantine takes in restoration work at the Northwest Railway Museum during his tour of Snoqualmie Valley Feb. 17. Constantine stressed his support for developing the Valley’s economy, especially its tourist industry, during meetings with local leaders. (Photo by Dan Catchpole)
NEW — 6:10 a.m. Feb. 24, 2010
Maintaining money for human services, encouraging tourism, mitigating flooding risks and supporting transportation development were some of the issues local leaders discussed with King County Executive Dow Constantine during his Feb. 17 tour of the Snoqualmie Valley.
King County Executive Dow Constantine backs Snoqualmie Valley’s tourism potential
February 17, 2010
NEW — 11:20 p.m. Feb. 17, 2010
Maintaining money for human services, encouraging tourism, mitigating flooding risks and supporting transportation development were some of the issues local leaders discussed with King County Executive Dow Constantine during his Feb. 17 tour of Snoqualmie Valley.
Snoqualmie chef breathes new life into Issaquah’s Gilman Village
February 3, 2010
NEW — 10:55 a.m. Feb. 3, 2010

Sean Quinn, sits in the empty Issaquah restaurant he and his wife Barb Pexa are renovating to open as the Flat Iron Grill. (Photo by Greg Farrar)
Scrubbing and cleaning, painting and decorating — that’s the tough part for Snoqualmie resident and chef Sean Quinn. Read more
Businesses push alternative plan to YMCA community center
January 27, 2010
NEW — 2:37 p.m. Jan. 27, 2010

Kelson Carr has been working out at Snoqualmie Ridge Fitness since its predecessor—Snoqualmie Ridge Athletic Club—opened three years ago. If a YMCA opens on the Ridge, he said, he would most likely stay with Ridge Fitness because it would probably be less crowded. (Photo by Dan Catchpole)
As Snoqualmie nears a non-binding agreement with the YMCA on building and operating a community center on Snoqualmie Ridge, some business owners have presented an alternative plan that would keep the YMCA off the Ridge.



