The Review’s review
December 31, 2008
A look at some of the top stories of 2008 and a bit of what’s coming up in 2009
This bald eagle flew around Lake Sammamish this year, near the area set aside for a beachfront park called Sammamish Landing. Voters rejected funding the park as part of a bond initiative. Photo by Kate Poaster.
This year will likely be remembered for changes on a national scale. America elected a black president and spun into the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. The federal government started nationalizing major industries, all the effects of which likely won’t be known for years to come. Read more
Is the Grinch in town?
December 31, 2008
These lights are still firmly in place, but others across the city are being vandalized. Photo by J.B. Wogan.
City sees rash of decoration thefts
Recent police reports show a spate of vandalisms targeting Santa Claus, reindeer and snowmen.
Residents are calling police about lighted holiday decorations being stolen straight out of their front yards.
“It’s just an annual problem,” Sammamish Police Department’s Sgt. Robert Baxter said.
Baxter added that high school and college students are often the culprits. In the past, college fraternities have held scavenger hunts that sent students all over King County looking for holiday yard decorations.
Occasionally, the decorations are recovered, Baxter said. Read more
Council fills positions for three advisory boards
December 31, 2008
New Planning Commissioner will take seat in January
In its Dec. 16 meeting, the City Council voted on appointments for three citizen advisory boards.
Mahbubul Islam, in a 6-0 vote, will join the Planning Commission in January. That commission offers detailed recommendations on coding, zoning and development requirements for major city projects such as the Town Center. The absent seventh vote was Councilwoman Michele Petitti, who voted for Islam in an earlier part of the appointment process Dec. 16. Read more
