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Mountains to Sound seeks federal title May 14, 2013 The Issaquah Press: Issaquah Press - A newly announced bipartisan bill that would designate the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust as a National Heritage Area might have a bumpy road to climb.
King County proposes to buy forest on Squak Mountain May 08, 2013 Issaquah Seattle Times: King County, with The Trust for Public Land as an intermediary, has tentatively agreed to buy 216 acres next to the Cougar Mountain/Squak Mountain Corridor.
New protection for land on Squak Mountain May 08, 2013 Issaquah Seattle Post-Intelligencer: King County and the Trust for Public Land have reached a “conditional agreement” that seeks to purchase 216 acres of land on Squak Mountain in the “Issaquah Alps” an action that would protect the land from clearcutting and preserve views from the Mountains to Sound Greenway along State Route 900 in eastern King County.
Mountains to Sound Greenway seeks federal status May 06, 2013 Biking Bis: Biking Bis - The sprawling Mountains to Sound Greenway that stretches from Ellensburg to the Puget Sound shoreline is seeking status as a National Heritage Area.
Trane employees volunteer in the Greenway May 03, 2013 Redmond Patch: Redmond-based Trane employees pulled invasive blackberry from a site along Issaquah Creek.
Mountains to Sound Greenway Milestone May 03, 2013 Issaquah City Television: Issaquah City Television - Leaders gather in Issaquah to celebrate legislation to recognize the Mountains to Sound Greenway as a National Heritage Area.
Reichert pushes for federal recognition of Mountain to Sound Greenway May 02, 2013 Issaquah Reporter: Issaquah Reporter - If you’ve ever wondered why I-90 doesn’t look like I-5, it’s because of the dedication for the past 20 years of the Mountain to Sound Greenway Trust.
Trees planted at Lookout Mountain May 01, 2013 Daily Record: The American Red Cross’s project to plant trees in the footprint of the Taylor Bridge Fire on Saturday ended early after more than 250 volunteers managed to plant all 3,000 ponderosa pine trees in about an hour and a half.
VIDEO: 'Ideological' Congress Poses Challenges to Mountains to Sound Federal Designation Apr 30, 2013 Sammamish-Issaquah Patch: Sammamish-Issaquah Patch - US Rep. Dave Reichert (WA-8) tempers expectations at a gathering in Issaquah to announce legislation that would designate the Mountains to Sound Greenway as a National Heritage Area.
National Heritage Area for our Greenway: What’s up, Doc? Apr 30, 2013 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Seattle Post-Intelligencer - The Mountains to Sound Greenway project, which rescued the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass corridor from becoming a mountain slum, would be recognized as Washington’s first National Heritage Area under legislation newly introduced in Congress by the bipartisan team of Republican Rep. Dave Reichert and Democratic Rep. Adam Smith.
Mountains to Sound Greenway in Washington proposed as region's first National Heritage Area Apr 30, 2013 The Oregonian: The Oregonian - U.S. Representative Dave Reichert has introduced a bill that would designate a stretch of scenic landscape from Seattle to Ellensburg as a National Heritage Area.
Bill would recognize Mountains to Sound Greenway Apr 30, 2013 The Seattle Times: Seattle Times - U.S. Representative Dave Reichert has introduced a bill that would designate a stretch of scenic landscape from Seattle to Ellensburg as a National Heritage Area.
Bill would recognize Mountains to Sound Greenway Apr 30, 2013 KIRO TV: KIRO TV - U.S. Representative Dave Reichert has introduced a bill that would designate a stretch of scenic landscape from Seattle to Ellensburg as a National Heritage Area.
Reichert pushes federal designation for Mountains to Sound Greenway Apr 29, 2013 Auburn Reporter: Auburn Reporter - U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert (R-Wash.) will announce legislation Tuesday to designate the Mountains to Sound Greenway as a National Heritage Area.
You Asked: What's the Most Environmentally Friendly Way to Wash My Car? Apr 22, 2013 Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Patch: On this Earth Day, April 22, we received a user question about the best way to wash a car and take care of the environment. Here's the answer from the EPA.
Support the Mountains to Sound Greenway, wash your car on Earth Day Apr 21, 2013 Auburn Reporter: For every car washed on Earth Day – Monday – Brown Bear will donate $1 to the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust.
‘It’s going to be busy’: Big changes coming to North Bend’s Middle Fork wilderness gateway Apr 19, 2013 Snoqualmie Valley Record: They call it the Gateway Trail. It’s a shortish trek, partly through old-growth forest, partly along the trout-rich Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River, with a spectacular arching footbridge at its start. Hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the Middle Fork area each year for hiking, camping, kayaking, and cycling, and many will discover this spot. But, at 12 miles up a winding gravel road, is the Middle Fork Trail trailhead really a gateway?
Open house Wednesday on Bellevue city projects Apr 18, 2013 Bellevue Seattle Times: Bellevue residents can learn how their neighborhoods and city will be reshaped by public projects — some underway this year — at an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall, 450 110th Avenue.
Several organizations offer celebrations leading up to Earth Day April 22 Apr 16, 2013 Issaquah The Issaquah Press: Earth Day might not be until April 22, but that will not stop a whole host of local organizations that wish to celebrate early.
King County executive announced King County Parks Foundation Apr 14, 2013 The Covington and Maple Valley Reporter: King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a new King County Parks Foundation in partnership with Laird Norton Wealth Management based on an initial gift of $75,000 and a goal of raising $7.5 million for legacy projects over the next decade. King County Parks is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.
REI’s Sally Jewell wins confirmation as Interior secretary Apr 10, 2013 Washington DC Washington Post: By a vote of 87 to 11, the Senate approved Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) chief executive Sally Jewell on Wednesday as the next Interior secretary.
US Senate confirms Mountains to Sound Greenway founder as new Interior Secretary Apr 10, 2013 Seattle Bike Blog: Most news reports about Sally Jewell refer to her as the CEO of REI, but did you know she was also a founding board member and president of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust?
Senate confirms Sally Jewell as Interior secretary Apr 10, 2013 Washington DC The Seattle Times: The U.S. Senate confirmed Sally Jewell as the new secretary of the Interior Wednesday, sending the REI chief executive to lead a sprawling agency — and into host of controversial issues over Arctic drilling, hydraulic fracturing and habitat protection.
Railroad files lawsuit to block removal of Kirkland tracks Apr 04, 2013 The Seattle Times: Ballard Terminal Railroad, a short-line carrier, has filed a lawsuit to stop Kirkland from tearing up tracks on a portion of the Eastside Rail Corridor to build a hiking and biking trail.
Seattle OKs compost agreement Apr 01, 2013 Daily Record
Seattle council OKs trucking food waste to Kittitas County Apr 01, 2013 The Seattle Times: The Seattle City Council approved a contract with PacifiClean Environmental to haul the city’s food and yard waste over the mountains to Kittitas County.
Seattle tries to tie up loose ends on hauling contract Apr 01, 2013 The Seattle Times: The City Council is attempting to work things out with PacifiClean Environmental, which won a bid to truck food and yard waste to Kittitas County but then abruptly scrapped plans for a Cle Elum site.
Reopening Iron Horse Tunnels Would be Worth Millions to Washington Mar 28, 2013 Kittitas County Rails-to-Trails Conservancy: In central Washington, the rail-trail we know as the Iron Horse State Park is one of the truly iconic trail experiences. Part of the broader John Wayne Pioneer Trail system stretching across the state, the Iron Horse's 82 miles pass through one of the most spectacular landscapes in America. Just not at the moment.
No Seattle garbage in greenway: Kittitas residents Mar 27, 2013 Kittitas County Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Kittitas County residents have fought off plans to put a processing plant for Seattle’s composting waste at one scenic, fire-vulnerable site: Now, they want the Seattle City Council to put off-limits a corridor along the Yakima River as the plant developer seeks an alternative site.
Compost plant request dropped Mar 23, 2013 Daily Record: Firm will look at locations other than Elk Heights
At 100, state parks in grim state of disrepair Mar 23, 2013 The Seattle Times: Washington State Parks turn 100 this month. But not since the Great Depression has the park system been so imperiled.
County deal would protect 43,000 acres on White River Mar 22, 2013 The Seattle Times: As part of its “green wall against sprawl,” King County agrees to pay Hancock Timber Resources Group $11.1 million for development rights on its White River Forest east of Enumclaw.
Waste Management, city staff and others volunteer at planting party at Westside Park Mar 22, 2013 Redmond Reporter: Waste Management joins Mountains to Sound Greenway volunteer event at Westside Park in Redmond.
Mountains to Sound Greenway volunteers plant trees at Westside Park Mar 22, 2013 Redmond Patch
Senate panel endorses Jewell for Interior chief Mar 21, 2013 The Seattle Times: The Senate Energy Committee on Thursday endorsed President Barack Obama's nomination of Sally Jewell to be Interior secretary, moving her nomination to the Senate floor for an expected vote next month.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Saving places: Not easy with a scorched Earth budget Mar 20, 2013 The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Seattle Times, Cle Elum residents don’t want Seattle’s organic waste Mar 20, 2013 The Seattle Times: Seattle plans to ship its food and yard waste to a new facility in Kittitas County, but residents there are fighting the new plant.
Joel Connelley, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, on compost facility in Kittitas County Mar 19, 2013 The Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Joel Connelley's blog on Seattle City Council hearing about compost facility siting in Kittitas County.
City Recognizes One of Their Own For Ruth Kees Environmental Award Mar 18, 2013 Sammamish-Issaquah Patch: Issaquah Interagency Coordinator Margaret Macleod was recognized mainly for her ability to lead efforts to secure millions of dollars in funding for land conservation and regional trail projects.
Kirkland city manager stumps for trail project along old rail line Mar 18, 2013 The Seattle Times: Kirkland's city manager has been instrumental in bringing about what he hopes will one day be a world-class park, paved trail and transit line in Kirkland.
West Seattle's Sally Jewell in Senate confirmation hearings today for Interior Secretary Mar 07, 2013 West Seattle Herald: West Seattle's Sally Jewell in Senate confirmation hearing today for Interior Secretary post.
Sally Jewell’s links to conservationists draw GOP questions during confirmation hearing Mar 07, 2013 Washington DC Seattle Times: Interior Secretary nominee Sally Jewell, the chief executive of REI, faced nearly three hours of sometimes-pointed questioning during her confirmation hearing Thursday before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
Clear-cut looms between Squak, Cougar mountains Mar 02, 2013 The Seattle Times: Park advocates and May Creek residents hope to prevent clear-cutting of nearly 200 acres between Squak Mountain and Cougar Mountain parks.
Op-ed: Let’s fight to preserve Washington state’s park system Mar 02, 2013 The Seattle Times: Funding for Washington State Parks has fallen precipitously in the past five years, writes guest columnist Mark O. Brown.
Operation Lorax project honored by national magazine Mar 01, 2013 Ellensburg Yakima Herald: Red Cross helps students plant over 1,000 trees in aftermath of Taylor Bridge Fire
Manheim Seattle Makes Donation to Mountain to Sound Greenway Trust; Wins Cox Conserves Chairman’s Cup Mar 01, 2013 Auto Remarketing: In conjunction with a new internal program focused on sustainable business practices, Manheim Seattle announced Thursday it has made a donation to the Mountain to Sound Greenway Trust.
Aubrey Davis, transportation advocate, Group Health pioneer Feb 17, 2013 The Seattle Times: Aubrey Davis, a civic giant who helped found Group Health, secured funding for the downtown bus tunnel, pushed for the lush lid over I-90 on Mercer Island, and invented a no-slip compound still used on house decks around the country, died Sunday.
State's snowsports history about to find a home with museum for Snoqualmie Pass Feb 16, 2013 The Seattle Times: New museum set to open next January
Volunteers plant native trees at Golden Gardens for Community Cares Day Feb 13, 2013 Seattle My Ballard: Seattle Parks, Friends of Golden Gardens and the Greenway Trust partner with Carter Subaru to celebrate Community Cares Day
Jewell’s steady hand useful for balancing act at Interior Feb 11, 2013 The Seattle Times: The chief executive of REI would face the challenge of protecting public lands while tapping the wealth buried beneath them.
Wing Luke now partner with park service Feb 11, 2013 The Seattle Times: Outgoing Interior Secretary Ken Salazar designated Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience an “affiliated area” of the National Park Service.
REI chief: outsider pick for Interior secretary Feb 07, 2013 The Seattle Times: President Obama Wednesday named REI CEO Sally Jewell as his nominee to replace Interior Secretary Ken Salazar.
From Oil Fields To REI, Interior Nominee Has Outdoorsy Cred Feb 06, 2013 NPR: NPR story about Sally Jewell on All Things Considered
Obama mentions Mailbox Peak in Jewell's Press Conference Feb 06, 2013 Washington DC USA TODAY: Obama said, joking that "I'm willing to bet that she'll be the first secretary of the Interior who frequently hikes Mailbox Peak in her native Washington state"
Obama to nominate CEO of outdoor gear retailer REI to become interior secretary Feb 06, 2013 Washington DC Washington Post: Sally Jewell, former Greenway Trust board president, nominated for secretary of Interior
Obama Chooses REI Executive to Lead Interior Dept. Feb 06, 2013 Washington DC New York Times: Former Greenway Trust Board President Nominated to Lead Department of Interior
Jewell: business leader, corporate conscience Feb 05, 2013 The Seattle Times: Her legacy at REI likely will be her commitment to corporate social responsibility, said Matt Hyde, its former executive vice president. He said that while REI’s interest in environmental stewardship always “was there,” she brought it front and center.
Inslee proposes bill to improve Wash. water supply Jan 24, 2013 Yakima, WA Seattle Times: Gov. Jay Inslee introduced a bill to the Legislature on Thursday requiring state agencies to begin implementing a long-term plan for improving water supplies in Central Washington’s agricultural Yakima River Basin.
Bark beetle isn’t wildfire culprit, scientists say Jan 24, 2013 Seattle Times: A new study finds that climate change is the culprit in catastrophic wildfires.
Inslee focuses on Yakima irrigation project Jan 24, 2013 Yakima, WA Crosscut: The governor says his first push will create jobs in Eastern Washington, help farmers and even respond to climate change.
Gravel trail in Kirkland a milestone for Eastside Rail Corridor Jan 17, 2013 Seattle Times: Kirkland is preparing to build the longest trail yet on the Eastside Rail Corridor, but save-the-rails activists aren’t happy the tracks will be removed.
Join the Mountains to Sound Greenway tour Dec 16, 2012 Enumclaw Courier Herald: Strap on your snowshoes this winter- it’s time to get out in the Mountains to Sound Greenway and have some fun.
Op-ed: Celebrating and supporting the return of the Cle Elum sockeye Dec 06, 2012 The Seattle Times: Yakama Nation Tribal Council member Virgil Lewis writes about why it is important to restore the sockeye to Cle Elum Lake and Cle Elum River.
Tiger Mountain trail development is recommended for state grant Nov 01, 2012 Issaquah Press: Grant funds would allow two trails to be built in east Tiger Mtn State Forest
Tiger Mountain is test for commissioner of public lands candidates Oct 30, 2012 Issaquah Press: Tiger Mountain is a destination for hikers, mountain bikers and loggers, and the official responsible for acting as a referee to balance the competing interests is the state commissioner of public lands.
A big splash of can-do politics Oct 26, 2012 The Seattle Times: Progress on a broad plan for the Yakima River Basin is a refreshing counterpoint to frustrations with gridlock elsewhere in politics.
Mountains to Sound Greenway tree planting on UW Bothell wetlands Nov. 3 Oct 22, 2012 Bothell Kenmore Reporter
Why this election matters to the outdoors sector Oct 12, 2012 Puget Sound Business Journal
Mountains to Sound open house explains proposed trail Sep 27, 2012 Bellevue Komo News.com
Open house set on Mountains to Sound Greenway trail Sep 24, 2012 Bellevue Reporter
Waste Management donates funds for Middle Fork Snoqualmie projects Sep 19, 2012 Snoqualmie Star
Waste Management Golf Tournament Raises Over $500k for Local Charities Sep 11, 2012 Kirkland Patch: The Lake Washington Schools Foundation, Hopelink and Mountains to Sound Greenway will benefit from the donations.
New mountain-bike trail, first in 20 years, opens on Tiger Mountain Sep 04, 2012 The Seattle Times: East Tiger Summit Trail, southeast of Issaquah, is joint project of state Department of Natural Resources and Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance.
Abandoned rail line may become an Eastside bike trail Aug 14, 2012 KPLU
Quadrant Homes Continues Its Commitment To Mountains To Sound Greenway With Company-Wide Volunteer Event Aug 13, 2012 BizJournals
Salmon la Sac area has a long and storied history Jul 24, 2012 Cle Elum Daily Record: Visitors exposed to colorful mining and railroad history
What is the Mountains to Sound Greenway? Jun 28, 2012 Issaquah Press
Two trips offer a chance to explore Greenway Jun 24, 2012 Tacoma News Tribune: The Mountains to Sound Greenway has created two behind-the-scenes opportunities to explore the greenway.
Mountains to Sound adds five new board directors Jun 21, 2012 Issaquah Reporter
City receives grant to preserve Luther Burbank Park Jun 11, 2012 Mercer Island Reporter
Photo contest brings people to Greenway Jun 10, 2012 The Tacoma Tribune: In an effort to get people to explore the Mountains to Sound Greeway, the Greenway Trust is holding a four-part photo adventure. Dubbed “Capture the Greenway,” the event will kick off Saturday.
City Awarded $10,000 Grant for Wetlands Restoration in Luther Burbank Park Jun 07, 2012 Mercer Island Patch
Snoqualmie's Middle Fork, loved by Seattle hikers, to be improved Jun 02, 2012 The Seattle Times: A beloved Seattle hiking destination is about to get even better as the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie gets a makeover.
National Trails Day: Keeping local paths cleared and safe May 27, 2012 Tacoma News Tribune: A 1987 report of the President’s Commission on Americans Outdoors, created by President Ronald Reagan, recommended all Americans be able to go out their front doors and within 15 minutes, be on trails that wind through their cities or towns and bring them back without retracing steps.
‘GiveBIG’ to local nonprofit organizations May 2 Apr 24, 2012 Issaquah Press
Invasive weed removal project draws nearly 90 participants Apr 18, 2012 Sno Valley Star
Volunteers of all ages come together to restore park Apr 14, 2012 Bellevue Reporter
Weekend preview: Friends of the Forest Day Apr 11, 2012 The Seattle Times: A lineup of entertainment options for the weekend of April 13-15.
On Earth Day, give a nod to the planet Apr 11, 2012 Sno Valley Star
Friends of the Forest: Remove invasive plants this Saturday at Snoqualmie Point Park Apr 11, 2012 Snoqualmie Valley Record
Volunteer at Snoqualmie Point Park for Earth Day Apr 04, 2012 Sno Valley Star: Join the Greenway Trust, the National Forest Foundation and other partners to celebrate Earth Day.
Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust earns honor for state park projects Mar 27, 2012 Issaquah Press: The non-profit organization formed to oversee the Mountains to Sound Greenway earned the Significant Volunteer Achievement honor in the Volunteer Recognition Awards announced March 26.
Eastside Catholic Students Pay It Forward Mar 27, 2012 Sammamish-Issaquah Patch: Eastside Catholic students work with Mountains to Sound Greenway volunteers to remove invasive blackberry growth at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah.
Mountains to Sound Greenway awarded for 'Significant Volunteer Achievement' Mar 26, 2012 Mercer Island Reporter
Dumping a Common Source of Invasive Plants on Mercer Island Mar 21, 2012 Mercer Island Patch.com: Officials say that any "garden-variety" plants can become noxious weeds in King County when not disposed of properly.
Mountains to Sound Greenway heritage plan earns King County endorsement Mar 20, 2012 Issaquah Press: King County Council members endorsed a plan Monday to designate the greenbelt along Interstate 90 from Seattle to Ellensburg as a National Heritage Area.
Kirkland city manager stumps for trail project along old rail line Mar 19, 2012 Seattle Times: Kirkland's city manager has been instrumental in bringing about what he hopes will one day be a world-class park, paved trail and transit line in Kirkland.
Council gives its support for designation of Mountains to Sound Greenway as a National Heritage Area Mar 19, 2012 King County: Encouraging United States Congress to give official recognition to Mountains to Sound Greenway
Experience Upper Luther Burbank Park trails Mar 19, 2012 Mercer Island Reporter
New Ravine Trail Completed in Upper Luther Burbank Park Mar 14, 2012 Mercer Island Patch.com: Funds for the trail were paid from a King County Parks and Regional Trails Levy that passed in August 2007.
County council wants to designate Mountains to Sound Greenway as National Heritage Area Mar 07, 2012 Snoqualmie Valley Record: “I spent much of my youth hiking in the Mountains to Sound Greenway with my brother and mom,” said Councilmember Reagan Dunn, prime sponsor of the motion.
Mountains to Sound Greenway heritage proposal earns committee’s endorsement Mar 06, 2012 Issaquah Press: The effort to designate the Mountains to Sound Greenway — a 100-mile greenbelt along Interstate 90 — as a National Heritage Area received a key endorsement from a King County Council committee Tuesday.
Tree planting events for all ages at Three Forks Natural Area Mar 05, 2012 Snoqualmie Valley Record: Volunteer with the Greenway and make a difference in your community.
Tree planting events for all ages at Three Forks Natural Area Mar 05, 2012 Snoqualmie Valley Record: Volunteer with the Greenway and make a difference in your community.
Mountains to Sound Greenway looking to become National Heritage Area Feb 22, 2012 Seattle Bike Blog
Mountains to Sound Greenway seeks federal recognition Feb 21, 2012 Issaquah Press: National Heritage Area is meant to highlight environment, history.
Mountains to Sound needs help at Luther Burbank Park Feb 14, 2012 Mercer Island Reporter: The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust will be offering two opportunities for Islanders to volunteer to keep Mercer Island beautiful.
Heritage designation fits for Greenway Feb 14, 2012 Issaquah Press: The Greenway Trust is pursuing a National Heritage Area Designation to make the Mountains to Sound Greenway an officially recognized special place.
Cyclists, pedestrians find oasis in Seattle's urban 'greenways Feb 13, 2012 Seattle Times: New greenway signs mark the Mountains to Sound trail on Beacon Hill near Interstate 90.
Mountains to Sound Greenway Featured in PEMCO Northwest Profiles Campaign Feb 09, 2012 Digital Journal: New profiles launch partnership with Northwest-based Mountains to Sound Greenway
'Loop' soil amendment will debut at the NW Flower and Garden Show Feb 08, 2012 West Seattle Herald: Experts share tips to create healthy soil with Loop-based compost, Feb. 8-12.
Mountains to Sound/Carter Subaru Partnership Helps Southwoods Feb 06, 2012 Of Paramount Importance Blog: Southwoods Park next to Shorecrest HS has been adopted by the Mountains to Sound and local dealership, Carter Subaru.
Conservation begins at native plant nursery Jan 31, 2012 Issaquah Sammamish Reporter
Council examines Eastgate redevelopment plan Jan 30, 2012 Bellevue Reporter: The Bellevue City Council on Jan. 17 looked at a plan that could lead to further transit-oriented development in I-90 Eastgate Corridor.
Sammamish resident's park gift comes with extra: more land later Jan 07, 2012 Seattle Times: Sammamish has a new park, thanks to a woman who donated 16 acres of forest, wetland and meadow for the project. She also promises to give additional land later, expanding the park to 51 acres.
New Factoria Trail Links Key Bike and Walking Routes Dec 23, 2011 BellevuePatch: The city announced the completion of the Factoria Trail, which links a north-south bike route to the Mountains to Sound Greenway along Interstate 90. Learn all about it in a Bellevue TV produced video.
Rattlesnake Ledge a Popular Winter Hike Dec 23, 2011 EnumclawPatch: Options become slim in the winter for hikes that don't require you to bring extra gear to slog through snow. You don't have to worry about that at Rattlesnake Ledge.
Connectivity is the goal of SR 900 trail project Dec 19, 2011 Issaquah Reporter
New trail opens in Factoria Dec 19, 2011 Bellevue Reporter: A new section of the Mountains to Sound Greenway was completed last week to connect the north and south sides of Factoria.
Dorre Don Natural Area restoration project in Maple Valley Dec 15, 2011 Maple Valley Reporter: Enjoy a slideshow of images from AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps members working with the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust to restore this natural area.
Greenway gets interpretive kiosks Dec 13, 2011 Daily Journal of Commerce: Learning about the Mountains to Sound Greenway has become even more accessible
New kiosks across Greenway interpret more than just the landscape Dec 02, 2011 Auburn Reporter: Learning about the Mountains to Sound Greenway has become more accessible with the recent completion of eight interpretive kiosks installed across the landscape that surrounds Interstate 90 and connects Seattle and Ellensburg.
Celebrating 20 Years: Mountains to Sound Greenway Nov 30, 2011 Sally Blogshaw: Sally Bagshaw, Seattle City Council Member, reflects on 20 years of the Mountains to Sound Greenway and the special contributions of Greenway Founding President, Jim Ellis.
Target shooting to be replaced by biking trails Nov 29, 2011 SnoValley Star: Biking trails to be constructed in the Hansen Creek area.
Groundbreaking Greenway Photo Exhibition to visit Kirkland’s Parkplace Books Nov 22, 2011 Kirkland Reporter: Twenty years ago, a group of hikers, conservationists and passionate Washingtonians completed a now-famous hike from Snoqualmie Pass to Seattle.
Information kiosks go up along Mountains to Sound Greenway trails Nov 16, 2011 Issaquah Press: A new kiosk now in place at the Tiger Mountain trailhead can provide cellphone users with electronic information about the mountain trail, such as maps and how to spot local wildlife.
Mountains to Sound Greenway Builds 'Information Kiosk' in Lid Park Nov 15, 2011 Mercer Island Patch: The educational display offers an interpretive history of Mercer Island and is part of a network of eight kiosks along the Greenway trail, running from Mercer Island to Cle Elum.
Restoration effort in Rizal Park on Saturday Nov 12, 2011 Komo News: Volunteers, neighbors, and community members will be busy continuing restoration efforts in Rizal Park this weekend.
Reecer Creek floodplain restoration nearly complete Nov 12, 2011 Ellensburg Daily Record
USFS closes Hansen Creek pit to shooting Nov 07, 2011 Komo News: Forest Service Closes Hansen Creek Gravel Pit to Target Shooting New Trailhead, Mountain Bike Trail Being Built
Parks department a mediator between dog owners, others who want to use city parks Nov 06, 2011 Seattle Times: In Seattle, a city with more dogs than children, parks officials play the role of mediator between dog owners and everyone else who wants to play in the city's green spaces.
Mountains-to-Sound Greenway ribbon-cutting Saturday Oct 30, 2011 Seattle Bike Blog: The Mountains-to-Sound Greenway trail extension on Beacon Hill is complete.
Update: New paved trail is ready for pounding Oct 29, 2011 Komo- Beacon Hill
Mountains to Sound Trail grand opening celebration Saturday Oct 28, 2011 Beacon Hill Blog: Long-awaited trail connection opens October 29th
Volunteers needed for tree planting in Valley Oct 27, 2011 SnoValley Star: Mountains to Sound Greenway has volunteer opportunities throughout the Fall.
The Mountains to Sound Greenway in South Woods Oct 25, 2011 Shoreline Area News blog: Restoration project needs volunteers on Sunday, November 6th
Sign Up to Restore Habitat at South Woods Oct 24, 2011 Shoreline Lake Forest Patch.com: Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust along with the city of Shoreline and Carter Motors are sponsoring event Nov. 6
Groundbreaking Greenway Photo Exhibition  to visit Ballard tomorrow Oct 13, 2011 Ballard News Tribune: The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust Traveling Photo Exhibition will be on display in the Ballard showroom of Carter Subaru, at 5201 Leary Ave NW, Oct. 15 – Nov. 3. Featuring a selection of images of the Greenway taken by amateur photographers of all ages and abilities, the exhibition will visit cities and towns Greenway through March 2012.
Plant a Tree With Mountains to Sound Greenway October 15 Oct 13, 2011 CBS Seattle
Hundreds of volunteers needed to plant trees at Lake Sammamish State Park Oct 07, 2011 Issaquah Reporter: Tree Planting seasons kicks off this weekend in the Greenway
Help greenway plant trees at Lake Sammamish State Park Oct 04, 2011 Issaquah Press
Reichert awards Auburn's Fain, other state senators Sep 28, 2011 Auburn Reporter: Congressman Dave Reichert visited Snoqualmie Point Park on Tuesday to present Sate Sens. Joe Fain (R-Auburn), Steve Litzow (R-Mercer Island) and Andy Hill (R-Redmond) with an award from the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust honoring their conservation leadership.
Mountains to Sound Greenway tackles one of its toughest links: Seattle Sep 26, 2011 Crosscut.com: Standing on the edge of North Beacon Hill, just above the Jose Rizal bridge, you can see two distinct landscapes. To the west lies the shimmering Puget Sound, an expanse of green islands over blue water. To the east, two massive cables of I-90 stretch under the Mount Baker neighborhood and beyond, winding through the Cascades and across the state.
Rep. Andy Hill co-recipient of "Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust" award Sep 23, 2011 Redmond Neighborhood Blog
Congressman Reichert to honor Sen. Litzow for conservation effort Sep 23, 2011 Bellevue Reporter: Congressman Reichert visits Snoqualmie Point Park in the Greenway to present award
Volunteer to fix trails at Little Si for Public Lands Day Sep 13, 2011 PNW News: On National Public Lands Day, volunteers at Little Si will work together to help repair overused trails by resurfacing, brushing, and fixing drainage issues. Volunteers help keep the trails in good shape so people can continue to come back each year to enjoy the mountain’s beauty. The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust will provide tools and project supplies. No experience is required. Participants must wear long pants, work/hiking boots, and bring a lunch and water. Volunteers must be fourteen years or older to participate. Registration is required.
Sounders assist at Lake Sammamish State Park Aug 30, 2011 Issaquah Press: Players join Mountains to Sound Greenway restoration project
Help Sounders FC restore Lake Sammamish State Park Aug 23, 2011 Issaquah Press: The Seattle Sounders FC United We Serve community enhancement program in partnership with Seattle Bank, is a monthly side-by-side player and fan volunteer service program. The program provides support for grassroots community-based leadership service projects that impact local communities. These projects are led by the Sounders FC fans, supporters, youth soccer players/coaches and civic organizations.
Quadrant Homes Volunteers Return to the Greenway Aug 09, 2011 Quadrant Wire: More than 80 Quadrant Homes employees converged on the Three Forks Natural Area to help with important restoration projects.
Mountains to Sound Greenway art exhibit launches in Issaquah Aug 09, 2011 Issaquah Press: The Greenway's first-ever photo contest launches in the heart of the Greenway this August.
Slideshow: Region patriarch Jim Ellis turns 90 - big turnout Aug 04, 2011 Puget Sound Business Journal
Mountains to Sound Greenway comes of age Jul 26, 2011 Issaquah Press: Leaders nurture Interstate 90 greenbelt, acre by acre, year by year
Following their footsteps Jul 25, 2011 Real Change News: Trekker Adrienne Brown features her 20th Anniversary Trek experience with Real Change readers.
Sammamish residents trek from mountains to sound Jul 24, 2011 Sammamish Review: Held every decade, the trek is meant to celebrate nature and educate people about what the Greenway Trust has done to preserve the wilderness areas along the Interstate-90 corridor since 1990.
Mountains to Sound Greenway’s 20th Anniversary Trek Jul 14, 2011 OutdoorsNW: OutdoorsNW profiles the Greenway's Trek in this e-newsletter.
Mountains to Sound Greenway remembers the past with trek Jul 13, 2011 Issaquah Reporter: The 130-mile biking and hiking trek began July 2 in Ellensburg and finished July 10 in Seattle.
Celebrating the great work of the Greenway Trust Jul 09, 2011 Sally Blogshaw: Sally Bagshaw, Seattle City Council, reflects on the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trek.
Cougar Mountain, Duthie Hill park projects proceed Jul 05, 2011 Issaquah Press: Improvements to King County and state recreation lands near Issaquah inched ahead last week, as conservation officials outlined plans to spend $42 million for projects statewide.
FedEx delivers help to Lake Sammamish State Park Jul 05, 2011 Issaquah Press: FedEx employees from Issaquah gathered at Lake Sammamish State Park on June 16 to help the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust restore important fish and wildlife habitat.
Snoqualmie Tunnel gives cyclists, riders cool new link Jul 05, 2011 The Seattle Times: The Snoqualmie Tunnel on the John Wayne Pioneer Trail is reopened, to the delight of hikers, bicyclists and backcountry horsemen.
Hike Marks Mountains to Sound 20th Anniversary Jul 04, 2011 Seattle PI: In the summer of 1990, Kristi McClelland was six months pregnant when she decided to take a walk. It was no ordinary stroll in the neighborhood.
A storied railroad tunnel in the Cascades reopens for hikers Jul 01, 2011 Crosscut.com: The old Milwaukee Road tunnel under Snoqualmie Pass, thought to be closed for good, reopens on July 5 to hikers. It's the longest railway tunnel in the country that is a recreational trail. Here's a preview, as well as a review of railroad and cross-Cascades lore.
Contentious Interstate 90 pedestrian bridge to open Friday Jun 30, 2011 Issaquah Press: Bridge helps link a multitude of trails
Concerts on the Green covers the classics Jun 28, 2011 Issaquah Press: Special Mountains to Sound Greenway Edition of the popular series takes place on July 8th
Mountains to Sound Greenway celebrates 20th anniversary with hikes, parties Jun 28, 2011 Issaquah Press: The 20th Anniversary Trek starts this weekend in Ellensburg
Greenway seeks donations during fundraising drive Jun 21, 2011 Sammamish Review: The Seattle Foundation challenges donors to give during a single day campaign.
Issaquah events open Mountains to Sound Greenway Summer Jun 17, 2011 Issaquah Press: The Greenway's annual festival of fun opens this weekend
Festivals this weekend: Brewers Fest, Greenway fun and berry good times Jun 16, 2011 Seattle Times: Mountains to Sound Greenway Summer is a festival not to be missed!
The Mountains to Sound Greenway is a vital and important resource for everyone Jun 14, 2011 Issaquah Press
Expect more than cars to cruise in to Fenders on Front Street Jun 14, 2011 Issaquah Press: Mountains to Sound Greenway Summer 2011 kicks off this weekend.
Mountains to Sound Greenway receives $25,000 for habitat restoration Jun 06, 2011 Issaquah Press
Capture life in the Greenway Jun 03, 2011 The Olympian: The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust is holding its first-ever photo contest in honor of its 20th Anniversary.
Greenway volunteers to build new trail in Island Crest Park Jun 02, 2011 Mercer Island Reporter: National Trails Day helps connect people to the Greenway landscape
State seeks National Trails Day volunteers Jun 01, 2011 SnoValley Star: Volunteers to work on special day at two popular Greenway sites
Enter the Mountains to Sound Greenway Photo Contest May 27, 2011 Auburn Reporter
Microsoft employees restore Lake Sammamish State Park habitat May 24, 2011 Issaquah Press
Microsoft volunteers help keep Redmond green and clean May 23, 2011 Redmond Reporter: With the support of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, Microsoft employees help restore Redmond's natural areas
March will celebrate Greenway anniversary May 22, 2011 The Olympian: 20th Anniversary of the Greenway will be celebrated by historic March
Women join forces to work on Little Si Trail May 21, 2011 Ear to the Ground: Annual Women in the Woods Day brings female volunteers together to restore trails.
Microsoft employees help restore Issaquah Creek May 20, 2011 Issaquah Reporter
Happy Girl May 09, 2011 Northwest Service Academy: Anna Malik, Outreach and Youth Associate for the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust talks about working for the organization in this blog post for Northwest Service Academy.
City plants trees for Arbor Day, honors top environmentalists Apr 26, 2011 Issaquah Press: Issaquah leaders gathered on a less-than-springlike day April 16 to observe Arbor Day and plant a grove to honor Ruth Kees and the community’s other top environmentalists.
Top environmental leaders gather to plant Ruth Kees grove Apr 21, 2011 Issaquah Reporter: For winners of the Ruth Kees award, there couldn’t be a better honor than a tree planted in their name, or for Ruth Kees herself, a better memorial to what she worked for.
Mountains to Sound Greenway Celebrates Earth Day Apr 13, 2011 Issaquah Press: Earth Day is more than April 22 for the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust. Instead, the organization plans a 10-day event for annual eco observance.
Students receive hands-on restoration lesson at Issaquah Creek Apr 13, 2011 Issaquah Press: Students from Vista Academy join the Greenway for a day of restoration.
City preserves Tiger Mountain forest in historic milestone Mar 29, 2011 Issaquah Press: Park Pointe protection occurs after years long effort to stop proposed construction.
Greenway march and photo contest open to Snoqualmie Valley enthusiasts Mar 16, 2011 SnoValley Star: This year, the march will take place over nine days, with festivities celebrating the hikers and the greenway during the first two weeks of July. The hike starts in Ellensburg with stops in Cle Elum, Crystal Springs, North Bend, Snoqualmie, Preston, Issaquah, Bellevue and finally Pier 58 in Seattle. <br>Hikers, bikers and avid outdoorsmen or women are also invited to compete in the first Mountains to Sound Greenway photo contest, held in honor of the greenway’s 20th anniversary.
AmeriCorps teams restore Squak trails Feb 15, 2011 Issaquah Press: The scrapes from shovels and the metallic ring from pickaxes splitting rock echoed across the morning stillness on Squak Mountain as AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps members remade a stretch of trail along a forested slope.
A better kind of green: Volunteers sought for Snoqualmie, North Bend park makeovers Feb 11, 2011 Snoqualmie Valley Record
AmeriCorps team arrives to restore Alps trails Feb 01, 2011 Issaquah Press: Mountains to Sound Greenway trails and habitat received a boost from AmeriCorps in recent weeks, as a team arrived to help on Tiger and Squak mountains and elsewhere in the greenbelt
County acquires Cougar Mountain land for park Dec 21, 2010 Issaquah Press: King County has acquired 41 acres near Issaquah to be added someday to Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park.
New trail connection near Issaquah wrapped, signed and delivered Dec 16, 2010 Issaquah Reporter: Just in time for the holidays, hikers and cyclists found a present under the trees near Issaquah today: a new trail connection parallel to I-90.
Major conservation easement granted in Northern Kittitas County Dec 08, 2010 Ellensburg Daily Record: A key property along the Yakima River in northern Kittitas County has been permanently set aside as a fish and wildlife habitat after five years of discussion and negotiations between the property owners, the Kittitas Conservation Trust, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Yakama Nation.
Crews complete ‘missing link’ trail connector Dec 07, 2010 Issaquah Press: The state Department of Transportation and the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust completed a 1.25-mile trail connector last month. The piece connects the Issaquah to High Point Trail almost to the trailhead for the Preston-Snoqualmie Trail and completes a missing link in the greenway.
Mountains to Sound Greenway group making push to meet tree-planting goal Nov 07, 2009 Bellevue Reporter: Over 800 volunteers have planted 9,629 trees in the Mountains to Sound Greenway so far this fall.
A profile of REI's Sally Jewell: Team player at her peak Jan 01, 2005 Seattle Times

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