Local
Issaquah residents can drop off storm debris at Tibbetts Valley ParkNEW — 12:35 p.m. Jan. 26, 2012
Issaquah residents and business owners can drop off tree branches and other woody debris from recent storms at Tibbetts Valley Park on Saturday and Sunday, officials announced Thursday.
The drop-off site is scheduled to open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park, 965 12th Ave. N.W. Only storm-related woody debris is accepted. Though representatives plan to monitor drop-offs, customers must unload material themselves.
Waste Management customers — plus Allied Waste customers subscribed to yard waste service — can also set out compost and yard debris for curbside pickup.
Use the typical 96-gallon cart, another 96-gallon cart, or another three 32-gallon containers, compostable bags or bundles.
Sports
Unbeaten Issaquah wrestlers overwhelm NewportNEW — 1 p.m. Jan. 27, 2012
The unbeaten Issaquah High School wrestling team had too much muscle for Newport on Tuesday as the Eagles produced a 64-15 KingCo Conference 4A victory.
Jordan Hamilton (113), Louden Ivey (120), Jerdon Helgeson (138), Joseph Tonnemaker (145), Taylor Evans (152), Andrew Ramirez (170), Matt Solusod (220) and Jonathan Norris (285) all had pins for Issaquah. David Tickman (106) won his match with a major decision.
Schools
Fair or not, sports bring in more money than arts
Katie Sutherland Eastside Catholic High School
After continued cuts in funding for budgets that support high school art programs nationwide, an important question has been raised in the minds of students: Do high schools devote a disproportionate amount of their focus and money to athletics? Opinions are split on this issue.
Regarding the extracurricular funding at Skyline High School, some students are outraged at the cuts made to the art program budget, complaining athletics get all of the money and attention. Although this seems unfair to students involved in art programs, athletics — specifically football — generate more school spirit, national attention and revenue for the school than art programs do.
The Spartan football legacy includes a state championship title this year and five additional state titles since 2000. Alumni like Jake Heaps and Kasen Williams, have earned Skyline national recognition. Supporting the team generates income via game ticket sales, concessions and spirit merchandise. Skyline, like many high schools in the country, relies on the success of its football and other sports teams for important funding.
Local News
Issaquah residents can drop off storm debris at Tibbetts Valley Park
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Fallen trees prompt latest Preston road closure
Cleanup continues after snowstorm and ice cause havoc
Toppled tree kills man near Issaquah
Tree cleanup is latest headache for storm-weary residents
Voters to decide fire station replacement
Ordinance faces test as marijuana collective applies for license
Snowplow crews toil day and night to clear Issaquah streets
Increased fireplace use impacted air quality
Region’s blood supply plummets 70 percent amid snowstorm
Issaquah Community Center offers residents shelter
Fire destroys Tiger Mountain home, dogs perish
County permitting agency waives fees for damage inspections
Weather postpones mayor’s State of the City address
Diners share storm stories at 12th Ave. Café
State reschedules open house for natural resources
Snowstorm does not disrupt life for Cougar Mountain Zoo denizens
Opinion
Sports
Unbeaten Issaquah wrestlers overwhelm Newport
Skyline girls basketball team keeps Crest lead
Skyline boys hold off Redmond in KingCo 4A thriller
Where in the world is Our Gang Racing?
Eagles’ swim team is eager to return to the pool after winter storms
Pondering perch in local waterways
Logan Briggs reaches another milestone
Tight races in girls basketball
Issaquah grad drafted by Atlanta Beat
Alyssa Shoji still knocking down 3s
Skyline grad Yina Moe-Lange skiing for Middlebury
Local swimmers going strong for Whitworth
Skyline grad signs with Bellingham Bells
Cory Hutsen is a hot scorer for Seattle Pacific University
KingCo Conference 4A gets new look
Patriots give Sammamish a big scare
Issaquah High School’s Nick Price continues to rise
Skyline High School boys basketball is No. 3
Issaquah schools high schools keep same classifications
Business
Ordinance faces test as marijuana collective applies for license
Diners share storm stories at 12th Ave. Café
Signal comes online along Interstate 90 Undercrossing
Schools
Fair or not, sports bring in more money than arts
Local high schools’ music programs shine
Community
Community invited to enjoy love of fiddling
Huntington Learning Center helps celebrate Catholic Schools Week
Donate sweaters to neighbors in need at PCC Natural Market
Mardi Gras theme comes to Grand Ridge Elementary School auction
Arts & Entertainment
Community invited to enjoy love of fiddling
‘The Odd Couple’ is fresh, funny at Village Theatre
Delayed artEAST exhibit puts images to ‘Love Songs’
Snowstorm leads to rescheduling for World’s Fair event
