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Snoqualmie, North Bend receive minor flooding after last week’s storm By Dylan Chaffin dchaffin@snovalleystar.com The city of Snoqualmie experienced some minor flooding in last week’s storm, but didn’t have to take any emergency measures, other than a small and brief road closure by Meadowbrook Bridge, said Joan Pliego, the city’s public information officer. Pliego said the Snoqualmie River did not overflow riverbanks within the city, and the road closure was due to the rain, not the rise in the water levels. Significant flooding happened mostly north of the cities of Snoqualmie and North Bend, such as Carnation. The city of North Bend closed Northwest Eighth Street and the park and ride across from the Pour House Bar and Grill for flooding, and urged people to clear their own storm drains, gutters and downspouts on their properties to ease
flooding, according to a city news release. Flood crews worked to clear debris from culverts and storm drains, the news release said. Mark Rigos, North Bend Public Works director, said that at their highest points, the middle and south forks of the Snoqualmie River were about 4 feet away from breaching the levies. “It’s good training,” he said. “We’re closely watching the flows, seeing how they rise before they come up.” North Bend did not have to open its emergency operations center, he said, and the city did not have to use any sandbags. The city works closely with Snoqualmie and King County to address flood dangers, he added. It helped that the snowpack was minimal at this time of the year. Adding snow melt to the equation might have made the situation worse, he said.
Snoqualmie School District files eminent domain petitions By Dylan Chaffin dchaffin@snovalleystar.com Snoqualmie Valley School District officials have filed two eminent domain petitions against property owners who have continued to refuse buyout offers for the expansion of Mount Si High School. No court dates have been set, as the district still hopes to come to a working agreement between officials and those property owners, who have raised concerns over being shorted value on the offers for those properties said Ryan Stokes, the district’s assistant superintendent of business services. The homeowners who have reached an agreement with the school district will stay in their homes until Feb. 1, giving them time to find other homes, Stokes said.
“With each of the property owners there have been unique circumstances and different concerns, and we’ve met face to face with each of them,” he said. The district has offered to pay the cost of independent appraisals and relocation fees. Stokes said the district would much rather pay those relocation fees in lieu of condemnation. But there have also been some other miscommunications, he added. According to a list of questions and answers published by the district, Ken Barnes, of McKee & Schalka — a Seattlebased company — was hired to complete the appraisals of the seven parcels located on the southwest corner of the development. See PETITIONS, Page 5
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Volunteer Nels Melgaard saws through a two-by-four Oct. 24 to make the roof rafters for the tiny house being built for the homeless in Seattle.
Tiny homes make big impact By Sam Kenyon skenyon@snovalleystar.com What a difference 96 square feet makes. By the end of this month the Low Income Housing Institute will have completed construction on 15 tiny homes that will be used to create a small living community for people without homes in Seattle. Nickelsville is a self-managed homeless village in Seattle that periodically relocates around the city as necessary. They recently partnered with the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. The church will allow Nickelsville to set up a permanent location at 22nd Avenue and Union Street, where the tiny houses will be arranged into a community. “We’re trying to help them survive, basically,” said Melina Nichols, Low Income Housing Institute’s board president Each home is 8 feet by 12 feet with a window and one light. The homes will be arranged together near communal bathroom facilities. The hope is that two or possibly three people can stay in each home, and the village will organize a democratic miniature society for the people who live there.
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Mount Si is framed in the window hole of the unfinished tiny house. “One of the goals is to build the houses; the other goal is to build the community,” Nichols said. Several different organizations have volunteered to build the individual houses. Often Nichols will have a school or a community college apprenticeship program build the homes so that students can learn about building from the experience. The Tulalip Apprenticeship Program in Marysville has built four homes alone. Nichols is also a member of Sallal Grange and she told her
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Information in the article, “Cop fired in Tukwila now in trouble in Snoqualmie” was incorrect. A previous version of this story mischaracterized the city’s willingness to speak with a Seattle Times reporter. The story said city officials had repeatedly turned down requests for interviews to discuss Hogan and his work history. In fact, Mayor Matthew Larson and other officials initially spoke to the reporter by phone, but Larson declined to be interviewed in person unless an editor was present. The Times did not agree to that stipulation. From then on, all communication between the newspaper and the city was done via email. As the story noted, the city’s attorney did provide written responses to the reporter’s emailed questions.
Benefit dinner, auction planned for man injured in bus accident
A benefit dinner and silent auction will be held Nov. 7 for a North Bend man who was in a car accident with a school bus on Mount Si Road in September. Zach Solomon remains in intensive care at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after suffering serious injuries. The dinner and auction will be held at Snoqualmie Valley Moose Lodge from 5-6:30 p.m. A live auction will follow, from 7:15-9 p.m. Dinner will cost $10 for adults and $5 for children
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North Bend man arrested for road rage incident near Issaquah
Washington State Patrol troopers arrested a North Bend man after he displayed a hand gun at another motorist in a road rage incident near Issaquah Oct. 28. The two motorists’ dispute began while traveling on westbound Interstate 90 near Issaquah Wednesday morning. It escalated after the suspect displayed what appeared to be a black, revolver handgun at the other driver, according to a Washington State Patrol news release. Troopers later found the suspect vehicle, a 1993 Dodge van, and conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 90 near Bellevue Way. They found that the gun was actually an airsoft, Smith and Wesson replica. Airsoft guns use compressed air to send a plastic material through the barrel. The realistic features of an airsoft gun make it popular for training with the military and law enforcement.
The suspect, a 47-yearold male, was booked into King County Jail for unlawful display of a firearm; a gross misdemeanor.
Snoqualmie Valley YMCA hosts candy buy-back week Consider an alternative to eating all that Halloween candy this season. Instead, donate a portion of your collection for a good cause. The Snoqualmie Valley YMCA will host its candy buy-back week Nov. 2-9. All donations will be sent to troops, and those who donate will receive a special prize or two. Last year, the Snoqualmie Valley YMCA collected a whopping 734 pounds of candy during its buy-back week. “It is an awesome opportunity to help promote healthy kids and social responsibility,” said Megan Worzella, the YMCA’s director of operations. The Y is at 35018 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie.
Bark For Life to raise funds for Cancer Society Relay For Life of Snoqualmie Valley will host its first Bark For Life event Nov. 7. Bark For Life fundraising events honor the life-long contributions of our canine caregivers. “It presents an opportunity for people to be empowered through their canine companion partnerships and to contribute to cancer cures through the mission of
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the American Cancer Society,” according to the American Cancer Society’s website. The event, sponsored by the Mount Si Key Club, allows canine friends and owners to walk together to support the fight against cancer. Registration is $10 per dog. Owners can pay at the event or online at http://bit.ly/1PTilu7. Bark For Life, which will feature pet booths and activities, goes from noon to 2 p.m. at Snoqualmie Elementary School, 39801 S.E. Park St.
Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank seeking volunteers The Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank is seeking a few volunteers to assist in its mission of distributing food to individuals in need. The group needs grocery rescue volunteer drivers, distribution volunteers and main office volunteers. Training is required for the drivers, who must use their own vehicles to collect food from local grocery stores and transport them back to the bank. Distribution volunteers distribute food to clients on Mondays and Wednesdays. Contact Lori at 888-7832 to get involved, or drop by the food bank. Lastly, the nonprofit needs qualified help in its main office. The position involves helping clients sign up for services and other assistance. Computer and phone skills are necessary, while work history in social services is a plus. Training is required. Contact Nancy Jones at mcnrjones@comcast.net to get involved. The Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank is at 122 E. Third St., North Bend.
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Happy about Habitat Sunday Dador, a new Habitat for Humanity homeowner, proudly shows off her certificate of sweat equity at the dedication of her home in Koinonia Ridge on Oct. 1.
Snoqualmie settles suit filed by former cop By Mike Carter Seattle Times staff reporter The city of Snoqualmie has paid $225,000 to settle a harassment and unfair labor- practices lawsuit filed by a former police sergeant who spent nine months on paid leave at home. Former Sgt. Chris Sylvain, a 15-year department veteran, collected nearly $92,000 in pay while on leave as the city conducted a series of investigations into allegations that Sylvain violated department policies and led officers by intimidation, bullying and fear, according to court documents and information from the city. Two outside agencies, the Washington State Patrol and Redmond
Police Department, were called in to help with the investigation into Sylvain, which began in 2008, according to court documents. In addition to the settlement, the city and its insurers paid nearly $42,000 to outside attorneys to defend Sylvain’s lawsuit. City officials will not discuss the case and the settlement contains a clause that prevents either side from saying anything negative about the other. Sylvain, whose last day on the force was Oct. 1, acknowledged the settlement but otherwise declined to comment. Mike Carter: mcarter@seattletimes. com or 206-464-3706
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The 123 new members of the Mount Si High School’s National Honor Society line up for a group photo, armed with the certificates of achievement.
Mount Si National Honor Society inducts 123 new members Congratulations to the 123 Mount Si High School honor students who were inducted into the National Honor Society on Sept. 21. There are now 314 active members in Mount Si High School’s National Honor Society — 97 sophomores, 127 juniors and 90 seniors. To join the National Honor Society, students must maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average and provide 50 hours of community service each year. Students are eligible to apply for membership after their freshman year. Applications for membership are available each September. The National Honor Society, established in 1921, is a national club comprised of the nation’s
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top students. Members are selected for exhibiting the organization’s four traits: character, scholarship, leadership and service. Mount Si NHS students have given back to the community with an impressive amount of community service involvement. In the past two years, the following service hours were reported by students: q 2013-2014 school year: 10,909 hours q 2014-2015 school year: 12,537 hours q 2015-2016 school year: Based on the minimum hour requirement of 50 hours per member, they are expecting a minimum of 16,000 hours this school year. Are you a community
member with a service project that needs volunteers? If so, the National Honor Society invites you to email the club at mtsinhs@gmail.com with your opportunity. In the email, include the date, time and location of the project, as well as how many volunteers are needed. Also, include a brief description of the activity, and contact information (preferably email) for NHS members to notify you of their interest. The club maintains a list of student volunteer opportunities for its members to consider. In alphabetical order, newly inducted NHS members include: Courtney Anderson, Emma Anderson, Kenna Alston, Josh Bacos, Macy Baltasar, Allie
Banducci, Zeke Barden, Lexi Bartley, Bianca Bilotta, Evan Bolen, Alec Bothwell, Jacob Bradburn, Elizabeth Bourgault, Sam Brown, Rachel Brownell, Rachel Brucchieri, Riley Buckmaster, Hannah Buzard, Autumn Capper, Natalie Carlson, Kian Carson, Alison Caswell, Hallie Caudle, Jasper Chee, Tyler Cleveland, Jordan Coleman, Michael Collins, Allyson Conlon, Zoe Cornell, Chloe Cosgrove, Emily Crose, Julia Crumb, Briana Dowling, Jessica Doy, Dari Edwards, Piper Elwood, Alison Fitzpatrick, Emma Fougere, Mia Fowler, Kyle Fraser, Ashley Gate, Quinn Gieseke, Mallory Golic, Sarah Goodspeed, Jordan Graham, Jessica Hanners,
Daisy Hartman, Caitlin Hearn, Alex Helfrich, Olivia Henning, Grace Himka, Nathan Horn, Mohammad Hussaini, Annie Jacobson, Dylan Johnson, Jarod Kaye, Dana Kenow, Anastasia Kilian, Jordan Lau, Chloe Lind, Grace Lis, Morgan Lowell, Maddox Malcolm, Ryann Mallasch, Nick Marzetti, Eamon McDade, Katieanne McKenzie, Claire Meyer, Emily Meza, Allie Murphy, Katie Navidi, Miranda Nelson, Griffin Nicolino, Maddy Odell, Andy Pantoja, Alejandra Pena, Gunnar Peterson, Hailey Phipps, Devon Player, Alex Pratt, Sydney Prins, Alejandro Ramirez, David Rice, Dylan Riley, Lexie Rose, Domenic Rovito, Bray Russell, Paxson Russell, Noah Salvato,
Mitchell Saunders, Ellie Schanbacher, Thomas Schuett, Will Scott, Corey Seaman, Angel See, Matthew Shaw, Elizabeth Shipley, Lindsay Silverman, Amanda Sorenson, Ellie Stedman, Kinsey Steskal, Eric Stoita, Nancy Stoita, Kimberlee Supher, Julia Thompson, Kristina Tian, Scout Turner, Quinn Van Buren, Jessica Vollbrecht, Dominic Vrana, Natalie Walker, Alec Walsh, Jack Weidenbach, Tyler Weir, Adele Werner, Lauren Wilbourne, Christina Williams, Lexi Winter, Skyler Woolf, Nicholas Young, Ahmad Yousif and Lauren Zinkan. Learn more about the Mount Si High School National Honor Society at http://mountsinhs.weebly.com.
Playwrights’ Festival is coming to Snoqualmie Nov. 12-14. The public is invited to watch a series of original one act plays performed
at the Black Dog Arts’ Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E. Saturday night is Gone to the Dogs, featuring an evening of works by Theatre Black Dog’s
own members and associates. The Black Dog Arts’ Café is home to Theatre Black Dog, a professionalquality fringe theater per-
forming on the Eastside, and in Seattle, since 1996. All performances start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for seniors and students
and $12 for general admission. Buy them at the door or online at brownpapertickets.com. Learn more at www. BlackDogArtsCoalition.org.
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Why did Snoqualmie hire officer with questionable past?
I have always been a dog person. My first dog, Cody, was a yellow lab. I was too young to really remember her, but I’m sure she instilled in me a love and appreciation for animals. When I was 3 years old, my family adopted a feral kitten and let me name it. I named her Popoki — the Hawaiian word for cat. Creative, I know. She was mean. She hissed and howled at anyone who got close enough to pet her. I still have a scar on my knee Dylan from that time I confused a growl for a purr. Chaffin But I also loved her, because she was mine. On my 12th birthday, my parents adopted a foster puppy named Pepper. His foster parents said he was Jack Russell terrier and Maltese, but his gangly legs and “Flying Nun” ears gave some cause for suspicion. My cat passed away a few years ago at the ripe old age of 14. Pepper is still alive and kicking, but you can tell he’s getting up there. His gait is slower. He used to be able to outrun his tennis ball. College was lonely without any animals around. I spent long hours in the dog park next to the campus, played with friends’ cats. But I was never able to afford my own companion. A few weeks back, that changed. I adopted my own little furball, and named him Murrow. He’s an orange tabby tom cat, and ruler of the roost. He loves his belly rubs and chirps his meows. He doesn’t seem to care about catnip or toys. He doesn’t purr. Suffice to say, he’s a pretty weird feline. When I adopted him, I told the shelter I wanted a cat that was older than nine months — the age at which a cat is socially adjusted enough to do just fine on its own when their owner is busy all day. For the first few days, he was lethargic. I thought, normal, he’s getting used to a routine and sleep is a pretty natural stress response for a newly-adopted cat. The shelter told me he was 11 months old. When I took him to his first vet’s visit a week later, they told me that the shape his gums were in placed him to be a lot older — at least 5 or 6, maybe even 7 years old. I was upset, at first, and considered that the shelter director hadn’t been truthful, maybe on purpose. But then I realized something. His age has nothing to do with his character, with the constant head butts and soft coos when he wakes up in the morning. It’s easy to see why everyone wants kittens. They’re small, soft, and it almost seems impossible that something so fragile can sound like a running lawn mower once it starts purring. You also have the chance to build a bond from the ground up. But that also means adult cats like Murrow are discounted from the equation. The Cat Adoption Team, based in Sherwood, Oregon said that in 2014, 58 percent of cats adopted from their shelter were kittens, while 42 percent of cats adopted were adults. After adopting my fuzz ball that just doesn’t seem fair. I guess I’ve been converted. Dylan Chaffin
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Officer Nicholas Hogan of the Snoqualmie Police Department was hired by Snoqualmie after being fired by the city of Tukwila due several payouts (totaling $425,000) which resulted from his violent actions against civilians. Per The Seattle Times article of Oct. 25 (http://bit.ly/206KLV7), the police commander of Tukwila questioned why any police department could hire him after these facts, contained in his personnel file, were known. Now he’s working for the city of Snoqualmie’s police department, specifically to handle the police services North Bend contracted from Snoqualmie. This is an officer with a known history of violence against civilians. This is an officer with a connection to “Straight Edge,” a violent antidrug movement. This officer collected “trophy” police reports where he was found to have used excessive force. These are all known facts from his file and from court records. There is no reason why he should have been hired by the city of Snoqualmie. While he is on paid leave as Snoqualmie investigates his most recent actions, I’m asking the city of North Bend for three things for the financial
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Never regret to follow up on a compliment Windy found his audience out the side door of the sale barn, admiring a pen of cattle they had no intention of buying. “Hey there, Doc, Dud, Steve.” “Hey Windy, how’s it going?” “Well, sir, I’m tickled you asked …” Doc groaned. “See, I was just wonderin’ ‘bout re-GRETS. You know, Steve, them things you ought to have did but never did ‘em ‘cause of some reasoning or sense of calamitatiousness?” Steve nodded. “Now, Doc, to answer your solicitation properly, we have to go back a few years …” Now they all groaned.
NOVEMBER 6, 2015 and physical protection of its citizens: We need a civilian review board in place, immediately, to review the actions of police officers in our town. If Snoqualmie won’t do it, North Bend must. We need to have a voice in the oversight of hiring and overseeing police operations for North Bend. If we are not already having regular meetings with the police commander in Snoqualmie, we need to set these up, immediately. We need veto power over the officers selected to patrol North Bend. If you are a resident of Snoqualmie, I urge you to contact your mayor, your City Council, and your police department to enquire as to the hiring standards and practices of your city, and I strongly urge you to also set up a civilian review board over your police department. Don’t wait until you’re liable for a settlement against the city due to the actions of your police department. Stephen Matlock North Bend
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It is Tuesday, Oct. 27 11:39 a.m. and we are about 1 3/4 miles or more from the DirtFish Rally School. Surely the person that gave permits for them to run their races there does not live anywhere near here. Because they would not listen to this racket, the constant drone, shifting of gears and revving their
“…Yessir, back to them days when the fires of spring was rangin’ round in my psycho-organism. You fellas know Alberene Soapstone, a-course. Well, sir, I was cogitatin’ on what mighter been if me ’n ol’ Alberene had kinda followed through on our plans.” “You had plans with Alberene?” Doc asked. “Well, sorta. Mind, this was long before she became world famous singing down at the Sip ‘n Slump for money. Yep. Well, I thought later maybe I had some plans, but we never really got to
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Night on a Dark Trail nets $8,000 for food bank Zombies, clowns, Morticia … oh my! Night on a Dark Trail celebrated its fifth year of production on Oct. 9 and 17. It’s a true community event that engages all ages — from set building, to production, to makeup, to concessions, to parking attendants. There were over 120 volunteers who worked to make this show a success. A special mention to Mark Hennig, the creator and organizer of the event: Mark brings his artistic and creative touch, making Night on a Dark Trail a unique theatrical performance, not the typical haunted trail. The Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank is honored and grateful to be a part of such a dynamic event. This year all 804 tickets sales were donated to the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank. The $8,004 will be used to fight against hunger in our community. If you missed the opportunity to support the food bank through this event please visit our website at www.snoqualmi-
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From Page 1 we want to build one,’” Nichols said. “I thought really? Oh my God. How about that. Of course you can build one.” On Oct. 24 Sallal Grange hosted a build day for their tiny home. They had already constructed the floor the day before. Several volunteers came, including members of the Mount Si High School Building and Construction Club. They got the framing for the home completed as well as the rafters for the roof installed. Each home takes about 30 hours of labor to build, and Sallal Grange completed the sixth home of the project. The other nine are all scheduled to be completed soon by various organizations. “I personally have a strong interest because I’ve personally experienced what it’s like to be inches from homelessness,” said Sheila Cameron, who is a charter member of Sallal Grange. “I have lot of empathy for people in that position.” Cameron helped spearhead the organization of this project for the Grange. “Helping somebody move from being in a tent where they have to deal with being wet and cold and everything to having a roof over their head, even if it’s a very simple roof, is something that I think is really worthy,” she said.
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Barnes completed the appraisal work in May, and the district mailed offer letters based on the appraisals to homeowners in June. Barnes adjusted property values in September to better reflect summer sales activity of properties in the area at the district’s request. “The challenging thing for us is that folks don’t understand that we determine fair market value by bringing an independent appraiser,” he said. “It’s based on comparable sales for properties in the area.”
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Nichols was a journeyman carpenter by trade before she retired and her husband, Clifford, is also a carpenter so there was no shortage of building knowledge and experience. Nels Melgaard, who owns The Nursery at Mount Si is also a member of the Grange and a journeyman electrician by trade, was also on hand to help build. “I think it’s a great thing,” he said. “My hope is that they’re in it a short period of time and someone else can get in it that needs it. And these people get what they need to transition out of it.” Melgaard said he would like to see the tiny homes residents get the training and education they need to become self sufficient. “The goal is not to give somebody a permanent residence,” he said. But regardless of how long they are in the home, Melgaard said he felt good about giving someone a place to live
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As Lula Ruby Salon gears up to celebrate their 3rd year anniversary, owner Angela Favero continues with her mission to provide a healthy, safe and positive work environment for herself and staff. This year joining the board of the Snoqualmie Chamber of Commerce, Angela is excited to utilize and share the principals that helped her established her business in 2012 with others in the local business community.
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Student shares her love of reading to children at Valley coffee shop Sara Hannan has been going to the SnoValley Coffee Company since before it was there. When Hannan, 16, was younger, she and her father, Joe, would come to the coffee shop. “I used to come and read all the books here,” Hannan said. Years later, she wanted to work at the coffee place she was so familiar with. She couldn’t get a barista job like she originally intended because the business serves alcohol. But the owner liked her cover letter about visiting the coffee shop as a child and they decided to have Hannan start doing a story time reading for local children. Every Wednesday around noon, Hannan finishes her classes at Bellevue College where she does Running Start. Then she goes straight to SnoValley Coffee Company where at 1 p.m. she reads to any locals who show up. Mostly, her current group consists of babies and their mothers. “I thought it would be a nice and easy way to get lots of moms to come in,” she said. “I just told a lot of moms around the
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Valley, because as a teenager you babysit for everybody on the ridge.” She’s been doing her story time since last March. She recruited children from the Cascade Dance Academy, where she used to dance. She also made posters and posted on Facebook. Hannan has worked with children for years. “It’s easy for me,” she said of working with children. “There’s something just fun about it. They’re always really excited, and that’s exciting for me to see that I can make them happy. “That was a big thing about my original cover letter, that I used to be so happy and touched by everyone here because even though they probably didn’t realize it, it was such a big deal to me. I wanted to be able to do that same thing for Valley kids.” There are no age requirements to come to story time. On the SnoValley Coffee Company Facebook page, there is a notice about the weekly event. Hannan gathers several books from the library to read every week. Moms also sometimes bring in their children’s favorite books.
Hannan said she would like to continue to do the weekly story time all the way through her highschool career. Visiting the coffee shop was a special thing for her as a child and she really likes providing that for others. “I would ride my bike up here with my dad every Sunday,” she said. “That was a big thing that I did, and I thought it was so exciting. And I thought the baristas were so cool and everyone here was so cool, and so I wanted to also be so cool.” She expects that she won’t continue story time after she starts college. But she’s hoping by then someone else could take over the tradition. “I just think it’s important to keep something within the community for the kids,” she said. “And it would be fun, too, to see the babies that come now, see them grow up.” The children aren’t the only ones who enjoy story time. Hannan said she gets a lot out of it as well. During a recent Wednesday, she was having a stressful day, but when she came for story time, she immediately felt better. “It makes me really happy just to hang out with the little kids,” she said. “And the moms are all really nice. It’s kind of a reminder that the community around here is just really, really nice to one another.”
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Evelyn Myers, 7 months, and her mother Sarah listen to Mount Si Junior Sara Hannan during her weekly story time at the SnoValley Coffee Company.
Night on a Dark Trail raises $8,000 for food bank The year’s Night on a Dark Trail, an interactive Halloween-themed production, raised $8,000 for the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank. Night on a Dark Trail started as a dream six years ago and continues to grow every year, said organizer Mark Hennig. “Somehow, we have kept the faith for another year and have gotten by most accounts, bigger and better,” Hennig said. This year, the group partnered with the Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, moving the site to the hospital’s east campus. More than 125 people volunteered to offer a fun, chill-induc-
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ing experience. “The shows will continue to get better, but we will never have a better group of people and the blessings of so many talents,” Hennig said. “To our audience, sponsors and volunteers, thank you so much.” Learn more at www. nightonadarktrail.org.
Local dentist lends a hand at Seattle health clinic A local dentist saw more than 1,200 patients in a single day during a four-day holistic health clinic hosted at Seattle’s KeyArena Oct. 23-26. Dr. Kerry Bailey, owner of Alpine Dental Care in North Bend, worked with his dental hygienist Kristen Sheehan to provide diagnoses, cleanings, extractions and fillings to the crowds that gathered for the annual clinic. This is the second year the duo has participated in Seattle, Sheehan said. She said she estimates that $3.5 million in services including health and vision care helped over 4,000 people during that weekend. “It’s really important to give back to those underserved,” Sheehan said. “It’s such a rewarding experience.” Dr. Bailey graduated from the University of Washington Dental School, and Sheehan received her hygienist degree from the University of Maryland.
Grants available for unincorporated area County projects King County is offering its fifth year of grant opportunities for unincorporated Community Service Areas. A total of $60,000 in King County Community Service Area Program grant funding is available for projects costing less than $5,000. Project examples include: q Initiatives that engage youths, q Events such as concerts, festivals and educational and safety projects, q Neighborhood improvement projects such as tree planting, graffiti removal and cleanup, q Community-led planning or training, q Signs for a neighborhood or community. Proposals should demonstrate how activities would be accessible to all unincorporated King County residents regardless of race, income or language spoken. A minimum match of 25 percent in the form of volunteer time, cash or in-kind services of the total project cost is required. Applications are due Monday, Nov. 16. Priority for funding will be given to locally based, community-led organizations in unincorporated King County that encourage collaborations and partnerships. Learn more at www. kingcounty.gov/exec/community-service-areas.aspx or call 206-477-4523.
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YOUR WEEK
SCHEDULE THIS: Live Paint and Cindy Arnold present Festivals of Light from Around the World Workshop from 7-8 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie. Learn about celebrations like St. Lucia Day, the Winter Solstice, Loi Krathong, Diwali and other festivals of light from around the world. Free. To learn more, go to www.kcls.org.
THE CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER 7-13
Email items for the calendar to newsclerk@isspress.com by noon Friday.
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q Free Pottery Workshop for Kids, 1-4 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647
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q NaNoWriMo Write-Ins with SnoValley Writes, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 8880554 q Meditative Art Mandala Class, noon to 2 p.m., Park Street Healing Arts, 318 Park St., North Bend, call 888-4170 to RSVP q Solarize Snoqualmie, 2 p.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., please register, 8881223
q Hayden Kajercline Student Showcase, 6 p.m., Katy Bourne Quartet 7:30 and 8:45 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 292-9307
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q Chili Showdown, all proceeds benefit Snoqualmie Valley Pets, 6-8:30 p.m., Snoqualmie Eagles, 8200 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie, $10/ adults, $7/seniors, $5/kids, ages 5 and younger free, 4664621 q Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight, Mt. Si Pub, 45530 S.E. North Bend Way, North Bend, 831-6155
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q Ohio Players, 7 p.m., Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie, $26 to $56, www.snocasino. com q Danny Kolke Trio, 6 p.m., Jam Session at 7:30 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307
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q Merry Monday Story Time, 11 a.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554 q Yoga with Dr. Jill, 12:15 p.m., Park Street Healing Arts, 318 Park St., North Bend, call 888-4170 to RSVP q Arts Commission meeting, 6 p.m., City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie, 8881555 q Pilates Mat Class with Alison Franco, 6:30 p.m., Park Street Healing Arts, 318 Park St., North Bend, call 888-4170 to RSVP
q STARS: Circle Time, for adults, 6:30 p.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., please register, 888-1223 q City Council meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall, 38624 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie, 8881555 q Friends of North Bend Library monthly meeting, 7 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 888-0554
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q Book Swap, 3:30 p.m., Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., please register, 888-1223 q Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting, 4 p.m., 11555 E. North Bend Way, 888-0486 q Public Health and Safety Committee meeting, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N., North Bend, 8881211 q Civil Service Commission meeting, 6 p.m., Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway, 888-1555 q Competitive Play Drop-In Volleyball, 16 and older, 7-10 p.m., Snoqualmie Valley YMCA, 35018 S.E. Ridge St., 256-3115
q SnoValley Indoor Playground, to age 5, weekly meetup and playtime for children, 9 a.m., Higher Learning Martial Arts, 301 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, suggested donation $1 q Caring for someone with memory loss? Do you need information and support? Join the Alzheimer’s Association Family Caregiver Support Groups for the greater eastside, 1:303:30 p.m. second Wednesdays, Bellevue Family YMCA, 14230 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue, contact Ruth Hansing, 206232-2537 q Future Jazz Heads, 5 and 7 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307 q Geeks who Drink Trivia Night, 7-9 p.m., Snoqualmie Falls Brewery and Taproom, 8032 Falls Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-2357 q Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8313647
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q Senior Safety Seminar Series, Fraud and Scams, noon, Mount SI Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., 8883434
q World Language Story Time Sampler, 10 a.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 8880554
q Public Safety Committee meeting, 5 p.m., Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway, 888-1555
q Cardboard Challenge, grades 4-8, 1-2:30 p.m., North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St., 8880554
q Planning Commission meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall, 211 Main Ave. N., North Bend, 8881211 q Don Rickles, 7:30 p.m., Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 S.E. North Bend Way, Snoqualmie, $70 to $100, www.snocasino. com
q Pearl Django, 7:30 and 8:45 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307 q Playwright’s Festival, 8 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647
q MIHS Quartet Student Showcase at 6 p.m., John Hansen ‘Unlucky Jazz’ Trio at 7:30 and 8:45 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307 q Playwright’s Festival, 8 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 8313647
q Red Classic Rock, 8 p.m. to midnight, Mt. Si Pub, 45530 S.E. North Bend Way, North Bend, 8316155
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Mount Si season crashes to an end vs. Inglemoor By Sam Kenyon skenyon@snovalleystar.com Mount Si’s girls soccer season has come to an end after the Wildcats lost 2-0 to the Inglemoor Vikings in the first round of the Class 4A KingCo Conference tournament on Oct. 29 at Pop Keeney Stadium in Bothell. Mount Si finished in sixth place in the regularseason conference standings with a 2-3-3 record and the Wildcats’ overall record of 5-5-6 included one loss and one tie with Inglemoor. “We just couldn’t put the ball in tonight,” Mount Si coach Darren Brown said. “We played hard and the girls did a good job.” Inglemoor scored first, within four minutes of the start of the match. Nellie Joselyn, the Wildcats’ senior goalkeeper and captain, blocked the initial shot attempt and the following rebound, but the third try was the charm as Inglemoor sophomore for-
ward Sadie Sheller tapped the ball in the net. The Vikings had control of the game early, with Mount Si struggling to keep the ball out of their half of the field. Inglemoor scored once again in the 21st minute, this time off a corner kick from junior midfielder Cat Quintana. The Wildcats seemed to play with renewed vigor, keeping possession and attacking Inglemoor’s goal more frequently than before the first two goals. Junior midfielder Natalie Weidenbach had a few shots but the team was unable to score going into halftime. “We battled hard; we just couldn’t finish,” Brown said. In the second half, the Wildcats had more possession time and shots at the goal, but Vikings senior keeper Natalie Dierickx prevented them from scoring. The game grew more physical as the Wildcats’ desperation set in. The Vikings were able to attack
as the second half wore on and Joselyn made several excellent saves. “She had a great season this year,” Brown said. “She just left everything on the field and I’m just proud for her. She did well.” Wiedenbach had a shot attempt on a partial breakaway in the 72nd minute, perhaps the most threatening strike of the night. But Dierickx made a remarkable diving save to continue the shutout. It was the final soccer performance for nine senior Wildcats: Joselyn, Mackenzie Hutchinson, Kelsey Willard, Miranda Fischer, Curstyn Williamson, Megan Ellis, Jane Livingston, Makayla Turpin and Camryn Buck. Joselyn and Weidenbach were named to the All-KingCo first team. Buck, Williamson, Williard and junior Avery Lane were named AllKingCo honorable mention. Brown said that, in the future, if the team is going
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Inglemoor junior forward Karley Bentler protects possession from Mount Si junior midfielder Courtney Kasel. to make a deeper push in the postseason, they have to continue to develop. “We’ve just got to keep
getting better,” he said. For now, his returning players can start the long wait until next season.
“Now’s the time to go hit the weight room,” he said, “and get ready for the next chapter.”
Wildcats swept out of KingCo volleyball tournament By Sam Kenyon skenyon@snovalleystar.com After forcing another five-game match, much like they have all season, the Mount Si volleyball team went down for good after losing twice at the Class 4A KingCo Conference tournament on Oct. 31. Mount Si first faced Inglemoor in a morning match at Bothell High School, where they lost 3-0. Then they played Bothell in a midafternoon elimination match and lost 3-2. “We dealt with a lot of adversity today,” Mount Si coach Bonnie Foote said. “It was a rough go. But my kids played hard. They had a lot of heart.” Several of the Wildcats dealt with some form of injury, including sophomore Patience O’Neal, who had to miss several sets with a bloody nose. “I’m proud of them. I’m proud of how hard they
competed,” Foote said. In the opening match with Inglemoor, the Wildcats went down 25-21, 25-21, 25-17. O’Neal had 19 kills, two aces, eight digs and one block. Junior Courteney Carr had two kills, 22 assists, two aces and seven digs. And senior Haley Holmberg had five kills, two assists, four digs and one block. In the second match against Bothell, the Wildcats took the first game, 25-22, and were up by as many as six points before the Cougars came fighting back to win a close second game, 27-25. Bothell had a lead all the way through the third game, winning 25-21. But Mount Si dug deep to win game four, 25-23, and force a tie-breaking game five. It was a tight, backand forth game from the beginning, the score always within two points either way. The frenzy
By Sam Kenyon
Mount Si sophomore Amanda Harkleroad dives for a save while junior Courteney Carr chases after the ball. On the far left, junior Katie Larson and on the far right, junior Cameron Kendall. of both teams echoed through the gym, each fighting to keep their season alive. The Cougars pulled ahead slightly and it was enough. Mount Si lost, 15-12.
“We had a great season,” Foote said. “I’m only sad that we don’t get to come back and practice on Monday.” In Mount Si’s second match, junior Cameron
Kendall had three aces and 28 digs. Carr had two kills, 45 assists, two aces and 13 digs. O’Neal had 24 kills, one assist, four aces, 16 digs and two blocks. Junior Katie Larson had
one kill, two assists, two aces, two blocks and 21 digs. Holmberg had 13 kills, one assist and seven digs. “Haley Holmberg had a hell of a season,” Foote said, noting this year’s team had a lot of camaraderie and chemistry, and with only two seniors, most of the players will be back next year. “I had fun with these girls,” Foote said. “They had fun. They were a close-knit group. There’s culture in this group. Honestly, they loved each other, we had a blast.” The team finished with a 10-5 overall record, 6-2 in conference, good enough for third place in the KingCo regular-season standings. All season, the team forced their opponents into fifth sets, Foote said. It’s fitting that they ended the season with one. “These kids battled,” Foote said. “We’ve got a great program.”
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Hosting underage State launches program to help drinking parties is parents keep teen drivers safe criminal activity tion to any civil liability imposed on the underage drinker, such as litigation brought against the host to pay for medical bills, property damage, and pain and suffering related to the injured party. Parents should: q Not allow underage drinking parties in your home. q Do not supply alcohol to anyone younger than 21. q Talk to your older children about not providing alcohol to their underage siblings and friends. q Be at home when your teen has a party. q Drop into the party occasionally to make sure alcohol is not brought in by others. q If you are going to be away overnight, have your children spend the night at a friend or relative’s home with adult supervision. q Talk to other parents to make sure they are not providing alcohol to your children. q Provide alcohol-free activities in your home and make your children’s friends feel welcome. q Report underage drinking violations to local law enforcement. Learn more about social hosting laws on the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board website, www.liq.wa.gov/education/social-hosting-0. Get information or answers regarding social hosting questions by calling the Snoqualmie Police Department at 888-3333.
Newly released data from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission shows that marijuana is increasing as a factor in deadly crashes. The number of drivers involved in deadly crashes who tested positive for marijuana increased 48 percent from 2013 to 2014. From 2010-2014, nearly 60 percent of drivers involved in fatal collisions were tested for drugs. Among those tested drivers, about 20 percent (349 drivers) were positive for marijuana.
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deaths of teens younger than 18 are linked to violations of the Intermediate Driver’s Licensing law. The IDL law has special provisions to keep teens safe, including restrictions on nighttime driving, limits on passengers and “zero tolerance” policies that forbid all cell phone and alcohol use. The provisions have been shown to save the lives of teens. Public health and public safety experts urge parents and teens to adhere to these provisions every time they get in a car, and as closely as they followed the child passenger safety laws by
buckling up every time. The free program guide is available at driver licensing offices around the state. It is also available on the DOL website and at www.wadrivetozero. com. The RoadReady mobile app is available at the App Store on iTunes and Google Play. This effort is part of Washington’s Target Zero plan — to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Washington by 2030. Learn more at www. targetzero.com. Get additional information on the Washington Traffic Safety Commission website, www.wtsc.wa.gov.
Marijuana-positive drivers increased in 2014
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179 teens ages 15-19 died in car crashes. Of those teen deaths, 102 were drivers and the rest were passengers. The death rate for passengers and drivers in cars is 10 times greater for teens (ages 15-19) than younger children (5.1 deaths per 100,000 people compared to 0.5 deaths per 100,000 people, respectively). The Parent’s Supervised Driving Program is supplemented by the RoadReady mobile app, which can easily and accurately track the required supervised driving time of 50 hours. Many traffic-related
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However, just testing positive for marijuana doesn’t necessarily indicate whether a driver was actually affected by the drug at the time of the crash since marijuana can be detected in a person’s blood for days (possibly weeks) after a person uses the drug. This new data is able to distinguish between drivers who test positive for THC, the impairing substance in marijuana and those who have residual marijuana in their system from prior use that may have
occurred days ago. The number of drivers testing positive for active THC has steadily increased, from less than half of marijuana-positive drivers in 2010 up to almost 65 percent of drivers in 2013. In 2014, an alarming 85 percent (75 of 89 drivers) of drivers testing positive for marijuana were positive for impairing THC. Half of those THCpositive drivers were also under the influence of alcohol, the majority of those also exceeded the alcohol limit of .08 per-
cent BAC. The largest increase in THC-positive drivers were among males ages 21-25, from only six in 2013 up to 19 in 2014 — the most significant increase among any age group. A new law prohibits drivers and passengers from using marijuana while driving. It also prohibits anyone from keeping marijuana in the vehicle unless it is in its original sealed packaging or is stored in the trunk or some other area of the car not normally occupied by people.
Drive. Help a local family in need celebrate Thanksgiving. The food bank is looking for donations of canned green beans, stuffing mix,
instant potatoes, canned corn, canned gravy, canned fruit and chicken or veggie broth. The Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank is also accepting cash or check
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Some parents believe that if their underage children might drink alcohol, it is safer to let them drink at home. However, what is not considered is the wide range of harmful and sometimes devastating consequences that underage drinking can have whether at home or not. These tragedies may include alcohol poisoning that can result in death; traffic crashes; increased risky sexual behavior; assaults; and serious accidental injuries related to falls or poor judgment. Since 2010, the Snoqualmie Police Department has responded to three underage drinking parties each year or “social host” parties – when adults who knowingly or unknowingly host underage drinking parties on property they own or otherwise control. “Being a ‘cool’ parent does not include hosting illegal underage drinking parties,” Snoqualmie Police Chief Steve McCulley said in a news release. “Our kids look to parents and adults as role models for proper guidance and acceptable mature behavior. Make the right choice and do not host an underage drinking party or knowingly allow your child to attend one.” In Washington state, when adults serve or supply alcohol to anyone younger than 21, they can be subject to criminal prosecution, fines and imprisonment, in addi-
The Washington State Department of Licensing has partnered with the Safe Roads Alliance and State Farm Insurance to launch a new program that provides parents and guardians with a simple, easy-to-follow plan designed to help teens develop safe driving habits. The Parent’s Supervised Driving Program guide is packed with information and lessons about driving basics, parental pointers and licensing qualifications that are helpful to parents of new drivers. Car crashes are a leading cause of death among teens in Washington. Between 2009 and 2013,
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sibly be a neighbor, but they didn’t see anyone or have any evidence that it had been tampered with. Officers advised that they take it to a mechanic before police would be involved.
Police responded at 1:48 p.m. Oct. 27 to the Snoqualmie Falls at 6501 Railroad Ave. S.E. due to a vehicle break-in. An officer came upon a parked vehicle with the passenger window broken and an unknown number of items missing as the owner of the vehicle was not present. Officers left their business card and case information with the vehicle.
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Police blotter Snoqualmie police serving North Bend and Snoqualmie
Vehicle break-in
Police responded at 7:17 p.m. Oct. 27 to the Taco Time at 726 S.W. Mount Si Blvd. in North Bend due to a vehicle break-in. The vehicle’s rear driver’s side window was broken and the caller reported a backpack missing with three college textbooks and a thumb drive inside. There is no suspect information.
Mental health episode
Police responded at 9:56 p.m. Oct. 27 to the Sure Shot at 101 E. North Bend Way due to reported suspicious circumstances. A man was seen trying to stop traf-
Salmon fishing closes on Snoqualmie River The Snoqualmie River is closed to salmon fishing until further notice. The state Department of Fish and Wildlife said the rule is necessary to protect
Police responded at 3:25 p.m. on Oct. 28 to a reported parking problem at North Bend Elementary School. The caller reported that two people park their vehicle in the handicap spot illegally everyday and they wanted police to come by this location at the same time tomorrow to catch them.
Police responded at 8:46 a.m. Oct. 29 to 7700 Fairway Ave. S.E. in Snoqualmie due to reported malicious mischief. An unknown subject unscrewed some light bulbs and threw them into the street.
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Police responded at 12:44 p.m. Oct. 30 to the The Pet Place at 213 Bendigo Blvd. N. in North Bend due to reported theft. The employee reported that a woman came in with a small Chihuahua and a large bag and stole a can of $2 dog food. The employee said that the woman is known and steals frequently.
Happy Halloween Police responded at 6:59 p.m. Oct. 31 to the intersection of Southeast Spruce Street and Meadowbrook Way Southeast in Snoqualmie due to a noise complaint. There was a reported loud party with several subjects outside. Officers were unable to locate the party and advised the caller that he was mistaken and the loud group was trick or treaters.
Police responded at 11:35 a.m. Oct. 29 to Southeast Gravenstein Court in Snoqulamie due to reported suspicious circumstances. The caller believes that someone tampered with their vehicle because it was leaking transmission fluid. They thought it could pos-
Information for the blotter comes directly from local police and fire reports. The Star publishes names of those charged with felony crimes.
returning coho runs to the Snohomish Watershed. Permanent regulations are already in place requiring release of chinook and chum salmon, and the pink salmon returns have nearly concluded. In-season run size assess-
ments conducted by state and tribal co-managers indicate that coho run sizes are significantly below preseason forecasts in the river. The Snoqualmie River from the mouth, upstream to Snoqualmie Falls is the affected area.
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