For eight days, Mt. Si Tavern closed because of busted pipes. The bar, celebrating its 101st year in business this year, is in an old building that can't withstand extreme temperatures like western Washington experienced in the past week. David Wheaton, the thirteenth owner of the local institution, explained the dilemma they faced. "We kept the water running. We had heaters on, but it being 16 degrees was just too much," Wheaton said. Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/weather/mount-si-tavern-winter-weather/281-65680445-ed3f-4375-aca6-f576d34edc90