Marci Busby and David Spring are vying for the open position on the Snoqualmie Valley School District Board. The two candidates are distinctly different. Busby has been involved in schools for more than two decades, starting as a volunteer in the classroom and being a PTSA member. She has served on the board for eight…
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Letters
Thank you for supporting the first North Bend Blues Walk The first-ever North Bend Blues Walk was a great success thanks to everyone involved. More than 1,200 people came out April 20, filling 13 venues downtown. Following in the same fashion as the successful Jazz Walk in September, music could be found all up and…
Vote to approve marriage, marijuana
Referendum 74 Referendum 74 offers Washington voters a chance to expand civil rights to same-sex couples. In February, after receiving crucial support from the state House of Representatives and state Senate, Gov. Chris Gregoire signed landmark legislation to legalize same-sex marriage. Opponents petitioned to put the measure before voters on the November ballot. Washington already…
Letters
Compassion and kindness of Elks Lodge I wanted to share with you the generosity, compassion and support we found in the Lake Sammamish Elks Lodge No. 1843. Our coworker’s wife was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer. Because of her inability to continue working as she receives treatment, we knew that his family would be…
Dow Constantine for King County executive
The outcome of the race for King County executive will have a significant effect on our urban cities and surrounding unincorporated areas, which makes the choice a critical one. We’ve seen what happens when the leadership is misdirected and we’re looking forward to change. Dow Constantine is our preferred choice.His education and background are the right…