
"Who would hang an umbrella on a hat rack?" a set dresser grumbles as she shifts the collection of umbrellas and old-fashioned hats hanging in the entry of the Northwest Railway Museum depot in Snoqualmie.
She's talking to herself, as she fusses with suitcases and furnishings in the depot, and there seems to be a lot of that going around Wednesday morning in Snoqualmie, as headset-wearing, clipboard-carrying creative types bustle around the depot and, kitty-corner across Railroad Avenue, an empty lot now overflowing with trailers and cars.
On the stairwell by the North Bend Park and Ride, a tagger has struck, and pretty recently, too.
The nickname, sprayed in black, spiky letters, has resisted one clean-up attempt, leaving the graffiti still legible.
“I’m reading M-A-V-I-K: Mavik,” says North Bend Police Chief Mark Toner, driving around the city on a graffiti survey.
Most commuters who drive by this place, on West North Bend Way, won’t notice the foot-tall letters, which are hidden under the lip of the roadway, out of sight.
“You could drive by this thing all day long, and you’d never see it,” the police chief said.
Listing the many stops he’s made in his professional career, a personalized jacket was a parting gift for North Bend City Administrator Duncan Wilson, who ended his role with the city on Tuesday, May 15.
Wilson was honored at a farewell party Thursday, May 10, at Boxley’s.
“It was mostly just for people who had some abuse lined up, so they could take the microphone and let me have it,” Wilson joked. Wilson came to North Bend in 2006, from Covington, and had previously served the other listed cities as city attorney or assistant city attorney, with the law firm of Sampson and Wilson.
Fall City celebrated spring, May Day, and its almost-new community stage Tuesday, with children’s activities, music, and a ribbon cutting for the long-awaited stage.
“It was finished last year, in time for Fall City Days, but we never really celebrated it,” explained Angela Donaldson, former president of the Fall City Community Association and organizer of the day’s events.
A small but dedicated group of people turned out in the dicey weather to mark the occasion, and many of them recalled their role in building it.
The Sallal Grange held a fundraiser for the House of Hope, a local shelter for women and children.
The fundraiser, a Valentine's dance, raised $1,000 for the non-profit House of Hope. Marcia Reinhart, director of Mamma’s Hands House of Hope, spoke at the event, saying that “After Christmas, donations drop off,” so that fundraising at this time of year was particularly appreciated.
Facing down a tough Juanita team, Mount Si senior pitcher Kendra Lee left it all on the field Tuesday, May 8.
The game irrevocably turned the Rebels’ way in the final inning when the Rebels’ Aliah Sweere knocked a homer to bring in a runner and make the rounds herself.
Notre Dame-bound ace Allie Rhodes kept Mount Si scoreless; the Rebels won 3-0. But Lee, who struck out two, and the rest of the Mount Si defense left the senior night challenge, a warm-up for the postseason, in good spirits.
“This game is the game I wanted for my senior night,” Lee said. “This is the team I wanted to play. This fight was the one I wanted. There’s nothing more I could ask for.”
Nearly 200 people enjoyed creative, original music at the annual Cedarcrest Battle of the Bands April 21. Seven bands, all younger than 21, came from Snoqualmie, Sammamish, Bellevue, Carnation and Duvall.
Music ranged from the Pink Floyd-esque sounds of CHS’s The Paramounts to Ithaca’s indie rock from Mount Si, to the danceable grungy reggae of Duvall’s That’s Cashed.
New-wave jazz band Felonious Monk, who took second place last year, won with tight musicianship by guitarist Ben Parrish, interwoven with Taylor Cramer’s smokin’ sax, held down by bass player Zach Malek, and Parker Malek on vibes.
Film crew goes back in time at Snoqualmie Railway Depot, Tollgate Farm
Photo by Mary Miller
Cast members of 'You can't win' traverse the platform at the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie during filming of the independent production, Wednesday, May 16.
Writing on the wall: In North Bend, growth of tagging,gang symbols is a troubling sign
On the stairwell by the North Bend Park and Ride, a tagger has struck, and pretty recently, too.
The nickname, sprayed in black, spiky letters, has resisted one clean-up attempt, leaving the graffiti still legible.
“I’m reading M-A-V-I-K: Mavik,” says North Bend Police Chief Mark Toner, driving around the city on a graffiti survey.
Most commuters who drive by this place, on West North Bend Way, won’t notice the foot-tall letters, which are hidden under the lip of the roadway, out of sight.
“You could drive by this thing all day long, and you’d never see it,” the police chief said.
Wilson tour sails on: North Bend City Administrator says farewell, heads to Friday Harbor
Listing the many stops he’s made in his professional career, a personalized jacket was a parting gift for North Bend City Administrator Duncan Wilson, who ended his role with the city on Tuesday, May 15.
Wilson was honored at a farewell party Thursday, May 10, at Boxley’s.
“It was mostly just for people who had some abuse lined up, so they could take the microphone and let me have it,” Wilson joked. Wilson came to North Bend in 2006, from Covington, and had previously served the other listed cities as city attorney or assistant city attorney, with the law firm of Sampson and Wilson.
Stage life: Fall City Community Association’s completed project takes spotlight | Photo gallery
Fall City celebrated spring, May Day, and its almost-new community stage Tuesday, with children’s activities, music, and a ribbon cutting for the long-awaited stage.
“It was finished last year, in time for Fall City Days, but we never really celebrated it,” explained Angela Donaldson, former president of the Fall City Community Association and organizer of the day’s events.
A small but dedicated group of people turned out in the dicey weather to mark the occasion, and many of them recalled their role in building it.
North Bend's Sallal Grange presents check to House of Hope
The Sallal Grange held a fundraiser for the House of Hope, a local shelter for women and children.
The fundraiser, a Valentine's dance, raised $1,000 for the non-profit House of Hope. Marcia Reinhart, director of Mamma’s Hands House of Hope, spoke at the event, saying that “After Christmas, donations drop off,” so that fundraising at this time of year was particularly appreciated.
North Bend Grange hosts national band Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen
One of the hottest new bands in the American roots/bluegrass scene, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, will perform a concert at the Sallal Grange, 12912 432nd Ave SE in North Bend, 7 p.m. Friday, May 18. The Washington, D.C.-based band has been getting rave reviews wherever they’ve performed.
“I can’t believe how lucky we are to have Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen perform in North Bend! They’re amazing musicians and very entertaining!” said Valley resident Trisha Tubbs, an active member of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) and co-producer of IBMA’s 2010 Annual Awards Show in Nashville.
CHS girls end month-long winning streak
The Cedarcrest Red Wolves girls' softball team added a loss to their record Tuesday, May 1, when they hosted Granite Falls in a conference match. The 7-2 loss is their second for the season, and their first since March 23.
Granite Falls took a commanding lead early in the game, scoring two unanswered runs in both the first and third innings, and another three in the fifth. The Red Wolves defense shut them down in the sixth, and the girls started scoring, but too late to make up the deficit.
Ready to peak: Mount Si softball chemistry, defense building for postseason push | Photo gallery
Facing down a tough Juanita team, Mount Si senior pitcher Kendra Lee left it all on the field Tuesday, May 8.
The game irrevocably turned the Rebels’ way in the final inning when the Rebels’ Aliah Sweere knocked a homer to bring in a runner and make the rounds herself.
Notre Dame-bound ace Allie Rhodes kept Mount Si scoreless; the Rebels won 3-0. But Lee, who struck out two, and the rest of the Mount Si defense left the senior night challenge, a warm-up for the postseason, in good spirits.
“This game is the game I wanted for my senior night,” Lee said. “This is the team I wanted to play. This fight was the one I wanted. There’s nothing more I could ask for.”
Keep the rhythm alive: Felonious Monk returns to take grand prize at Battle of the Bands
Nearly 200 people enjoyed creative, original music at the annual Cedarcrest Battle of the Bands April 21. Seven bands, all younger than 21, came from Snoqualmie, Sammamish, Bellevue, Carnation and Duvall.
Music ranged from the Pink Floyd-esque sounds of CHS’s The Paramounts to Ithaca’s indie rock from Mount Si, to the danceable grungy reggae of Duvall’s That’s Cashed.
New-wave jazz band Felonious Monk, who took second place last year, won with tight musicianship by guitarist Ben Parrish, interwoven with Taylor Cramer’s smokin’ sax, held down by bass player Zach Malek, and Parker Malek on vibes.
Mattson to give Tribe economic briefing at Chamber lunch
Tribal Administrator Matt Mattson is the keynote speaker at the Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce's May luncheon.
Set for noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 18, at at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, the luncheon will see Mattson give an update into the Snoqualmie Tribe's economic activities in the Valley.
The Tribe is the region's largest employer.
Tribe's fireworks seller plans product demo on May 17
Snoqualmie Fireworks Supply will be hosting a fireworks vendor product demonstration the evening of Thursday, May 17.
The event is expected to begin at approximately 7:45 p.m. Reservations with Snoqualmie Casino’s Terra Vista restaurant are available online for those interested in a meal and a show the night of the event. Some of the products demonstrated, along with other merchandise, will be available for purchase at the Snoqualmie Fireworks Supply pop-up store, located on the Snoqualmie Tribal Reservation.
