Out of the Past: Reward offered for arson-burglary info; Stillwater forms new water district

Published 3:43 pm Wednesday, March 4, 2015

The following stories happened this week, 25 and 50 years ago, as reported in the Snoqualmie Valley Record. From the Record’s archives:

Thursday, March 1, 1990

• The Bell-Anderson Insurance Co. is offering a $5,000 reward to find the person or persons responsible for a break-in and fire at the North Bend office. The burglary-arson took place late Friday, Feb. 9, or early morning of the next day. The fire, which appears to have been deliberately set, melted computers and office equipmenty. The firm has moved to North Bend Way.

Thursday, March 4, 1965

• The formation of a new water district, No. 119, in the Stillwater area was approved by a vote of 17-2 at a special election on Tuesday. A one-year, -mill levy was approved 16 to 2. Three commissioners were elected: Andrew Dalla Pozza, George Shively and Clayton Perrin.

• Competitive races on Saturday, March 6, mark the conclusion of the Mount Si Ski School, under the direction of Peter and Janet Judd.  Races include a giant slalom and obstacle courses.