Kari Magill is new Rowley CEO

November 4, 2008

Kari Magill, recently named the new chief executive officer of Rowley Properties, stands outside the business’s headquarters. Photo by By Greg Farrar. Kari Magill, recently named the new chief executive officer of Rowley Properties, stands outside the business’s headquarters. Photo by By Greg Farrar.

Kari Magill has been promoted to chief executive officer of Rowley Properties. She replaces her father, Skip Rowley, at the helm of the 54-year old company founded by his father, George Rowley Sr.

Magill assumed her new responsibilities Aug. 1. She previously served as the company’s chief operating officer, a position she held since 1994. Read more

Restaurant joins green team by composting food waste

November 4, 2008

Sweet Addition has gone green, but few customers have noticed the new addition to the popular restaurant and candy shop. 

Sweet Addition head chef Lynn Rehn (left) and Christina Graham, district manager at Cedar Grove Recycling, take a break from composting training. Contributed

Sweet Addition head chef Lynn Rehn (left) and Christina Graham, district manager at Cedar Grove Recycling, take a break from composting training. Contributed

The small eatery in Gilman Village, which serves breakfast and lunch and devotes half of its space to a delectable selection of colorful candy, started a new composting program last month in an effort to help decrease its waste and environmental impact. 

“We’re very excited,” head chef Lynn Rehn said. “It’s a cleaner way of working. It feels more productive.” Read more

Issaquah to host state Sister Cities Conference

October 28, 2008

Issaquah will host the state Sister Cities Conference on Nov. 1, bringing together participants from across the state who are active in Sister City programs.

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