Snoqualmie Casino struggles in first year
December 3, 2009
Casino’s first year marred by recession, bad weather, high debt and tribal conflict.
Snoqualmie Casino’s one-year anniversary passed quietly in November, met with none of the fanfare that accompanied its opening in 2008. Read more
Lucky night at Snoqualmie Casino ends with armed robbery
September 23, 2009
A Bellevue man’s luck ran out when he tried to leave Snoqualmie Casino on a recent night and ended up getting robbed at gunpoint. Read more
Woman wins $250,000 at casino
July 29, 2009
What started off as an evening out with family before heading back to Montana, turned into a life changing moment with the spin of a reel. While playing Million Degrees, Washington’s only million dollar payout machine, Barbara Phillips lined up nine symbols at Snoqualmie Casino and is now taking home a jackpot worth $250,000.
Phillips had been playing the machine for less than an hour, before the jackpot occurred. Had she been playing the maximum amount on the machine, $3.00 per spin, and lined up the same symbols, the top award payout would have been over $1.1 million.
Since Nov. 6, 2008, Snoqualmie Casino has paid out nearly $1 billion.
Snoqualmie Casino bond rating downgraded by company
March 5, 2009
A leading bond rating agency downgraded the rating of a family of companies that control the Snoqualmie Casino on Feb. 20. The rating is a signal to investors that the financial outlook for the casino is negative.
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Snoqualmie Entertainment Authority’s rating to denote that its bonds have a higher risk of not being repaid. The entertainment authority is the organization that built and operates the tribe’s casino between Snoqualmie and North Bend.
Snoqualmie Casino cheats to face federal charges
February 11, 2009
Four men face federal charges related to a casino cheating scam that hit the Snoqualmie Casino just days after it opened.
On Nov. 10, 2008, three men were caught by casino security attempting to cheat at a roulette table, and police indicated that they believed others were involved.
Since the alleged crime occurred on Indian Country, the Federal Bureau of Investigation took over. Read more
Fight over stolen tools leads to arrest in Snoqualmie
January 8, 2009
Snoqualmie police recently arrested a man and a woman allegedly involved in the theft of a truck from a guest at Snoqualmie Casino and tools from a construction zone.
On Dec. 28, Snoqualmie police responded to a reported fight near the intersection of Southeast Ridge Street and Eagle Lake Drive. When police arrived at the scene, a white 1990 Toyota truck sped away. Read more
Snoqualmie Casino fills concert schedule
January 8, 2009
The new year promises to bring many new faces to Snoqualmie Casino — quite a few of them famous.
The casino has a long list of events already scheduled for 2009, starting off with a January packed with everything from fights and acrobats to singers and musicians. Read more
Snoqualmie Valley full of stories in 2008
January 2, 2009
Immediately after the SnoValley Star began publishing in March, the Snoqualmie Valley provided many interesting stories to report on.
Just in the first month, there was another run made at a second high school, a debate over a soccer field, an agreement signed that ended a long-awaited moratorium and a heated public discussion over a hospital.
From a state playoff run by the Mount Si football team to a bizarre robbery at a local fast-food chain, the year continued to provide intriguing story lines. Five, however, stood out among the rest. Here is a run-down of the top five stories of 2008.
While the Rev. Ken Hutcherson and others came to Mount Si High School to protest the Day of Silence April 25, others were on hand to support it.
Valley getting ready for New Year’s Eve
December 28, 2008
The Snoqualmie Casino and other Valley businesses are gearing up to usher in 2009.
A variety of New Year’s Eve entertainment options in Snoqualmie Valley are available for visitors and residents. The new Snoqualmie Casino is offering four New Year’s Eve events that they describe as “spectacular,” and two Snoqualmie pubs are also preparing to celebrate the new year with special events. Read more
Paddle store to have art show at Snoqualmie Casino
December 10, 2008
Although the myths and legends that inspired their artwork are intangible, their artwork — ranging from totem poles to beaded regalia — is not.
About 20 Snoqualmie Valley and Native American artists will showcase their creations at the exhibit, “A New Moon is Beginning to Appear,” which will be held in the ballroom of Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie from 1-7 p.m. Dec. 14.
Artist John Romero holds up one of his paintings. He and other artists will have work on display at an exhibit at Snoqualmie Casino on Dec. 14.
