Perteet explains itself to developer at meeting Troubled plans, a failure to address comments adequately and delays by the developers themselves are responsible for the high fee billings, not improper actions by Snoqualmie’s contract engineer. Such were the determinations by city staff to the Snoqualmie City Council’s Public Works Committee Monday. Full Text: DOWNLOAD PDF
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Mercy mission to Haiti: A North Bend doctor delivers care to earthquake victims
Ashok Shroff was up early Jan. 20 doing breathing exercises in the pre-dawn stillness, before the day’s nonstop rush began. The floor in his second floor room began to go up and down like a wave. Everyone in the communal sleeping room was awake a moment later, rushing downstairs to get out of the building….
Rodne, Muslim families meet at Snoqualmie mosque
Rep. Jay Rodne, who faced withering criticism for Facebook comments he made about Muslims in the wake of the Nov. 13 terrorist attacks in Paris, met with representatives of his district’s Muslim community Dec. 30 at a mosque in Snoqualmie. “I’m hopeful,” said Afshan Ijaz, who attended the meeting. “I hope we did get to…
County issues Phase III flood alert for Snoqualmie River
UPDATED — 2:02 p.m. Oct. 31, 2015 The King County Flood Warning Center issued a Phase III flood alert for the Snoqualmie River. At these flood levels, low-lying areas of the Snoqualmie Valley could be inundated with floodwaters of various depths, and road closures are possible. Northwest Eighth Street and the park and ride across from the Pour…
Local author pens guide on top nearby climbing routes
More than 700 nearby climbing routes will be featured in North Bend’s newest climbing guidebook by local author and climbing guide Kurt Hicks. Hicks, a guide for Pro Ski and Mountain Service in North Bend, is an experienced climber. Hicks was one of the authors of Pro Ski and Mountain Service’s book “Backcountry Ski and…
Mount Si student dies after swimming in Rattlesnake Lake
Mount Si High School junior Joey Wallen passed away June 17 after an accident June 11 at Rattlesnake Lake, according to the King County Medical Examiner’s office. Wallen, 16, was without air for five minutes before witnesses were able to pull him to shore and administer CPR, according to witness accounts. He was taken to…
“First You Jump” provokes thought and conversation
Some decisions are no brainers – what we’re having for dinner or what to wear to work tomorrow. Then there are the life-changing ones that come when we face and make seemingly impossible decisions, even knowing that when they are made, the paths of our life will forever be altered. That’s what author Eva Moon…
Last World War II veteran leaves Congress
For the first time in 70 years, no World War II veteran will be sitting in the House of Representatives or in the Senate when 114th Congress convenes Jan. 3, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens. Michigan’s John Dingell, 88, and 91-year-old Ralph Hall, of Texas, were the last of what’s known as…
New Mailbox Peak trail delivers a welcome message
Carl Heine, I imagine, would be proud. The Seattle postman was also serving as the director of Valley Camp in the 1960s when he began challenging youths to climb the mountain in the “backyard” of the Lutheran Camp Facility. Heine placed a mailbox at the summit and tucked a notebook into the box for the…
Winery moves into old fire station
Piccola Cellars, a winery that focuses on wine-on-tap, has opened at 112 W. Second St., North Bend. Hours are from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 2-6 p.m. Sunday. A grand opening celebration will be Sept. 20. The winery, which already has a tasting room in Woodinville, recently…