In the News

Local news stories focused on the Sammamish Valley and the Beverage Ordinance

“King County Continues to Grapple with Alcohol Rules in Rural Areas”
A local syndicated news article discussing ongoing efforts to open King County Rural Areas to retail alcohol outlets. Quotes from Ken Konigsmark point out how the alcohol industry attempted to open the Snoqualmie Valley to these same businesses in 2003, providing historical perspective for the current challenge.
By Conor Wilson, Seattle Weekly, 4/19/22
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“Adult Beverage Ordinance unanimously invalidated for second time”
A local news article featuring numerous quotes from FoSV Executive Director Serena Glover, Sammamish Valley farmers Andrew Ely and Shawn Miller, and Valley business owners following the Growth Management Hearings Board decision to invalidate the Adult Beverage Ordinance for a second time.
By Madysen McLain, Woodinville Weekly, 1/12/22
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“Big win for farmlands, Woodinville wine country, and the rule of law”
A letter to the editor quickly recapping what lead up to the Growth Management Hearings Board second invalidation of the Adult Beverage Ordinance, and a call to work together moving forward.
By Michael Tanksley, Woodinville Weekly, 1/12/22
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“King County Adult Beverage Ordinance Invalidated by Growth Management Hearings Board”
This press release follows the invalidation of the Ordinance by the Growth Management Hearings Board in their January 3 Final Decision and Order.
By FoSV and Futurewise, January 2022
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“Good Brewing ordered to cease operations”
A local news article featuring quotes from FoSV Executive Director Serena Glover following King County code enforcement actions against Good Brewing and Rooster Bakery and Café.
By Hannah Saunders, Northshore News, October 2021
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“Friends of Sammamish Valley get big wins in beverage ordinance issue”
A local news article featuring numerous quotes from FoSV Executive Director Serena Glover following the Superior Court ruling in its review of the Growth Management Hearings Board decision to invalidate the Adult Beverage Ordinance.
By Bob Kirkpatrick, Northshore News, 5/7/21
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“Court reverses adult beverage ordinance invalidation”
A local news article featuring quotes from FoSV Executive Director Serena Glover and King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert following the April 16 Superior Court ruling.
Woodinville Weekly, 5/6/21
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“County Council Silent on Beverage Ordinance”
A local reporter tries in vain to get Beverage Ordinance co-sponsors Lambert and Balducci to comment on the record after their Ordinance is invalidated by the Growth Management Hearings Board.
By Madeline Coats, Woodinville Weekly, 6/10/20
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“King County Adult Beverage Ordinance Unanimously Rejected”
A local news article featuring numerous quotes from FoSV Executive Director Serena Glover in the wake of the Beverage Ordinance invalidation ruling by the Growth Management Hearings Board.
By Bob Kirkpatrick, Woodinville Weekly, 6/4/20
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“King County Adult Beverage Ordinance Unanimously Rejected in Strongly Worded Decision by Growth Management Hearings Board”
FoSV press release on May 26 GMHB Order that invalidates Adult Beverage Ordinance.
By FoSV, 6/1/20
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“Don’t allow the rural King County commute to become a pub crawl”
A letter to the editor cautioning that passage of the proposed Beverage Ordinance will allow for the rapid expansion of drinking establishments in rural areas of King County, leading to longer and less safe commutes.
By Barbara Lau, The Seattle Times, 12/3/19
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“Not made for commercial development”
A letter to the editor explaining the negative impacts to the Sammamish Valley from commercial development which would be allowed under the proposed Beverage Ordinance.
By Serena Glover, Redmond Reporter, 10/4/19
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“Help save our Valley’s farmland from irreparable damage”
A letter to the editor calling for changes to the proposed Beverage Ordinance to avert irrevocable damage to the Sammamish Valley Rural Area (RA), neighborhoods, and farmland buffer areas from commercial development.
By Serena Glover, The Woodinville Weekly, 9/26/19
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“The productive Sammamish River Valley agricultural district could face further development in its protective buffer zones”
An article highlighting the challenges in balancing the agricultural potential of the Sammamish Valley with responsible commercial development.
By Colin McCrate, The Seattle Times - Pacific NW Magazine, 8/24/19
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“The alcohol industry is a threat to King County farmland”
A letter to the editor calling for an Environmental Impact Study before any changes are made to the Beverage Ordinance.
By Barbara Lau, The Seattle Times, 6/17/19
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“Beverage ordinance would pollute King County farms, opponents say”
Sammamish Valley farmer Andrew Ely and FoSV Executive Director Serena Glover discuss the threats to Valley agriculture and salmon habitat from development in the Rural Area buffer lands.
By Enrique Perez de la Rosa, KNKX 88.5 Radio, 6/14/19
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“Public voices concern over tasting rooms in King County”
Footage from the 6/12/19 King County Council hearing on the Beverage Ordinance, including public comments by FoSV supporters and FoSV Executive Director Serena Glover.
By Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News, 6/12/19
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“No urbanizing Samammish River Valley”
A letter to the editor calling for an Environmental Impact Study before any changes are made to the Beverage Ordinance.
By Barbara Lau, Redmond Reporter, 4/19/19
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“Proposed Winery/Brewery/Distillery Ordinance in a nutshell”
A letter to the editor making the case that the wine industry is already thriving in the Sammamish Valley - and would in fact be jeopardized by the proposed Beverage Ordinance.
By Michael Tanksley, The Woodinville Weekly, 4/2/19
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“King County farmers fear code changes will hurt local growers”
Sammamish Valley farmers Andrew Ely and Shawn Miller, as well as FoSV Executive Director Serena Glover, discuss the threats to farmland arising from the proposed Beverage Ordinance.
By Allison Morrow, King5 News, 12/11/18
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“Battle brewing over tasting rooms in rural King County”
FoSV supporter Linda Pichard and brewers from South King County comment on the Beverage Ordinance.
By Natalie Swaby, King5 News, 12/5/18
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“Tasting rooms are on the table in King County”
Various Sammamish Valley stakeholders present their viewpoints on the proposed Beverage Ordinance and its impact on the Valley.
By Jasmine Spearing-Bowen, Puget Sound Business Journal, 11/23/18
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“Finding a balance: wine, food and the future of the Sammamish Valley”
Featuring interviews with FoSV Executive Director Serena Glover and Sal Leone of Copia Farms, one of the properties currently cited as being out of compliance with Sammamish Valley zoning.
By Aaron Kunkler, Redmond Reporter, 9/18/18
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“Woodinville Wine Village site sells for $16 million as new plan takes shape”
A description of the planned 24-acre Woodinville Wine Village in the heart of the Sammamish Valley.
By Jasmine Spearing-Bowen, Puget Sound Business Journal, 9/14/18
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