When she first bought the North Bend Theater in 2006, Cindy Walker looked at the staff — mostly college and high school students — and felt invigorated. “If these kids can run a movie theater,” she said she thought to herself, “so can I.” Four years later, Walker still owns the 59-year-old theater, and she…
Month: November 2010
Study explores Snoqualmie Valley’s use of public transit
Transition Snoqualmie Valley recently conducted a nonscientific survey to gain insight into residents’ use of public transportation. The group is part of the transition movement, which began in the United Kingdom. The movement focuses on developing local, sustainable communities. Each group is autonomous. Among the group’s key concerns is peak oil — the theory that…
Workshop offers tips on getting grants to pay for property and wildlife improvements
NEW — 10 a.m. Nov. 4, 2010 Washington State University Extension and the Snoqualmie Watershed Forum are hosting a workshop in Snoqualmie to help forestland and farm owners tap into grants, and cost-share programs to pay for projects that improve their property and aid wildlife. The workshop is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Snoqualmie Library, 7824…