Last week’s Relay for Life at Echo Glen Children’s Center wasn’t about raising money to fight cancer, though some staff members did open their pocketbooks to help.
Thanks to “diverse and secure revenue sources,” North Bend hasn’t been hit as hard as other city governments by the sluggish national economy, but officials are still keeping a watchful eye on spending, said City Administrator Duncan Wilson.
Contract negotiation is still underway between the Snoqualmie Education Association, which represents Valley teachers, and the Snoqualmie Valley School District. Teachers have threatened to strike when school starts Sept. 3 if the district doesn’t meet their demands for compensation increases, but district spokeswoman Carolyn Malcolm said she is “optimistic that settlement can be reached before school starts.”
The YMCA of Greater Seattle will study the Valley this summer to determine the needs of residents, and its own business needs, for the proposed Snoqualmie community center and pool.
Contract negotiation remains underway between the Valley teachers’ union and Snoqualmie Valley School District.
The YMCA of Greater Seattle will study the Valley this summer to determine the needs of residents, and its own business needs, for the proposed Snoqualmie community center and pool.
More children in the Valley now have access to one-on-one programs thanks to Encompass’ expansion into a second building in downtown North Bend.
A 20-year-old man drowned while swimming in the Snoqualmie River at the Middle Fork Natural Area Saturday evening, Aug. 16.
For the first time, the region’s biggest golfing event will help the Valley’s 41-year-old family support organization.
Residents of Snoqualmie and North Bend share the Valley with a herd of elk that grew by a quarter this year, and is now estimated at some 450 animals.
Volatile weather couldn’t dampen the spirit of this year’s Festival at Mount Si, which took over North Bend Friday through Sunday, Aug. 8 through 10.
