A fight in the Snoqualmie Tribal Council prompted an unexpected $14 million buyout of the Snoqualmie Casino’s CEO, but doesn’t threaten the casino’s viability in the short-term. The decision caught many members off guard because it came only two months after the council had voted to maintain casino CEO Mike Barozzi’s contract. The experienced casino…
Month: February 2011
Brakeman training returns to museum
BIt’s time to train for the train. The Northwest Railway Museum train opens its season April 2, but the museum itself won’t wait that long to train volunteer. Volunteers hold many posts — such as brakeman, switchman and attendant — and training for the positions starts 10 a.m. March 19 at the Snoqualmie depot. The training…
Railway Museum hosts benefit to restore Chapel Car 5
As the song goes, “I’ve been working on the railroad, all the live-long day.” The Northwest Railway Museum is hoping Snoqualmie Valley residents will lend a hand for one night — no heavy lifting involved. The museum’s annual benefit dinner and silent auction is scheduled for March 4 at the Salish Lodge & Spa. Proceeds from…
World-renowned musician, Emanuel Vardi dies at home in North Bend
A glittering star of the music world, violist Emanuel Vardi died Jan. 29 at his home in North Bend after a fight with cancer. He was 95. Vardi was one of the world’s leading viola players for decades; he endeavored to elevate the instrument’s status in the music world. He was also a devoted painter…