Legion riders meet at Snoqualmie post

Snoqualmie Riders, a group of American Legion members who also ride motorcycles, are currently meeting in the Valley.

The group meets at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at Renton-Picketing Post No. 79, 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie, and typically gets together on the second Saturday of each month.

For information on the Riders, contact Rich Collingwood at (425) 888-1206, e-mail to Director@SnoqualmieRiders.org, or visit www.SnoqualmieRiders.org.

King County OKs Valley flood pads

King County farmers now have new ways of protecting their livelihoods when floodwaters rise.

The King County Council recently approved rules allowing farmers to build raised “farm pads,” where supplies and livestock can be placed during high flows.

Farmers will also be allowed to build agricultural buildings in the floodways.

The county’s decision closely followed recommendations in the Snoqualmie Flood Farm Task Force report, which was submitted to the council last winter.

The report is available online at http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/lands/agriculture/farm-flood-task-force-report.htm.