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Friday, February 5, 2016
Snoqualmie Mayor Matt Larson to challenge for vacant 5th District seat By Dylan Chaffin dchaffin@snovalleystar.com Snoqualmie Mayor Matt Larson has announced he will run for state representative in the 5th District. Larson will seek the open seat being vacated by Rep. Chad Magendanz, R-Issaquah. The 5th District encompasses large parts of east King County, including the cit-
ies of Carnation, Issaquah, Snoqualmie, North Bend, Renton, Maple Valley and Black Diamond. “I’m running for the Legislature to help forge compromise and get results on the most pressing issues facing our region,” Larson said in a press release. “When it comes to traffic congestion, school funding, climate change and growing
our economy, we need leaders who can find common ground. It’s time to come together, Republicans and Democrats, to make progress for local families.” Larson has held several other local positions, including mayor pro-tem, City Council member, past chair of the Planning Commission and Parks Board member. He is the current president of
the Sound Cities Association, comprised of 36 cities throughout King County. The City of Snoqualmie has experienced massive growth over the past 18 years, growing from a population of 1,600 in 1998 to over 13,000 today. Larson has earned several distinctions, including the title of 2012 Elected Official of the Year by the Alliance of Eastside Agencies, an association of
School board approves name Timber Ridge for new school The Snoqualmie Valley School District board unanimously voted to name the new school Timber Ridge Elementary School at its Jan. 28 board meeting. The decision followed a 3-month process that offered opportunities for the public to submit nominations and comment on a shortened list of considered names. Following the decision, the school board will be forming a new PTSA steering committee for Timber Ridge Elementary School during the Feb. 10 Snoqualmie Valley PTSA Council meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., in the district office board room, 8001 Silva Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie. Parents interested in joining the steering committee should attending the meeting, and ideally represent all of the area’s elementary schools, including North Bend Elementary, Fall City Elementary and Snoqualmie Elementary. The committee will be responsible in discussing the commitments and responsibilities of the new PTSA. Timber Ridge Elementary School is currently under construction at 34412 SE Swenson Drive in Snoqualmie and scheduled to open next fall.
Matt Larson more than 50 health and human-services organizations See CHALLENGE, Page 2
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An aerial view of the approved design plan highlights the proposed locations for a performing arts center, classrooms and common areas.
New Mount Si High School project enters design phase By Dylan Chaffin dchaffin@snovalleystar.com While the Snoqualmie Valley School District doesn’t plan to officially break ground on the rebuilding of Mount Si High School until the spring of 2017, the design phase of the $188 million project is in full swing. Elevated buildings, multiple common areas, an open media center, science labs
and a rooftop greenhouse are just a few of the planned improvements to the school. Durable, low maintenance materials for the school were chosen by the design committee, comprised of students, staff, parents and administrators to withstand climate factors and save on upkeep costs over time, according See DESIGN, Page 2
In today’s edition of The SnoValley Star, you will find a full-page ad celebrating the 120th anniversary of The Seattle Times Company. As one of The Seattle Times’ family of newspapers, we couldn’t be more proud of our roots. The Seattle Times’ commitment to independent journalism and its necessity in ensuring an informed and democratic community is vital. Every day, The Seattle Times takes on the tough issues — not for the prizes, but for the betterment of us all and the world we live in. At The Issaquah Press, we take The Seattle Times’ family values seriously. We too strive to report the news and take on the issues that need to be addressed for the betterment of our community. We hope you will join us in celebrating this significant milestone, and at the same time look with us to the future as we dedicate anew our commitment to an independent press and all we can accomplish together. Charles Horton General Manager Scott Stoddard Editor
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