Eileen Barber will seek re-election to City Council
May 21, 2009
NEW — Noon, May 21, 2009
Councilwoman Eileen Barber announced today she is seeking re-election to the City Council.
“I ran on a platform of preserving our quality of life while planning for our future,” Barber said in a news release. “In these difficult and uncertain economic times, it is more important than ever that we accomplish both for our citizens and our city.”
Barber became the first incumbent to announce her intentions as the campaign filing period for four council seats draws closer. Seats held by Barber, Council President Maureen McCarry, Councilman David Kappler and Councilman John Rittenhouse are open. Mayor Ava Frisinger is also seeking re-election.
Barber joins three declared council candidates: South Cove resident Joan Probala, Issaquah Highlands resident Mark Mullet and Squak Mountain resident Tola Marts. The filing period for municipal candidates is from June 1-5.
NEW — Sports update Thursday
May 21, 2009
NEW — 11:30 a.m. May 21, 2009
Liberty baseball heads to regionals
Liberty High School’s Troy Colyer smashed a three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning Wednesday to lead the Patriots to a 3-2 victory against West Seattle and clinch a spot in the 3A state baseball regionals.
Liberty, 20-4, travels to Centralia Saturday and plays top-ranked Timberline, 21-2, at 1 p.m. in the regional tournament.
Colyer, a junior, went 2-for-3 in the playoff contest, which was called in the fourth inning Tuesday night because of a thunderstorm. The teams were scoreless at the time.
West Seattle scored twice in the top of the fifth, but Liberty answered in the bottom half of the inning.
John McLeod pitched four shutout innings Tuesday and Dan Eck pitched all three Wednesday. Eck picked up the victory.
Issaquah School District will recall most teachers who received layoff notices
May 20, 2009
NEW — 2 p.m. May 20, 2009
Issaquah School District Superintendent Steve Rasmussen said today some — and possibly all — of the 158 teachers marked for layoffs may be able to keep their jobs.
In a letter posted on the district Web site, Rasmussen said a worst-case scenario projected by the district would not likely come to pass. Instead of $10.5 million in cuts, the district stands to lose $7.3 million in state funding.
Rasmussen said the district expects to recall most teachers who received reduction in force notifications last month. The district will likely lose between 40 and 45 positions as a result of attrition, retirements and contracts that will not be continued.
Class sizes will also be increased by one student per classroom next year to help cut costs. The superintendent said principals would also be given more latitude to determine the best class size ratios and how to effectively use staff time.
“While significant, the reductions in state revenue — and our resulting reconciled district budget — will be considerably better than our worst-case scenario,” Rasmussen wrote.
Girls lacrosse state championship / May 20, 2009
May 20, 2009
Police: Man arrested in connection with confrontation no longer a suspect
May 20, 2009
NEW — 11 a.m. May 20, 2009
A 33-year-old Issaquah man arrested in connection with a May 14 confrontation was not involved in the incident, Issaquah Police said this morning. The man, arrested by Seattle Police several hours after the confrontation, was in Seattle when the incident occurred.
Issaquah Police Cmdr. Scott Behrbaum said the man was eliminated as a suspect in the case yesterday. No charges were filed against the man in relation to the incident.
“We were able to investigate and confirm that he was indeed not in the city of Issaquah,” Behrbaum said today.
NEW — Sports update
May 20, 2009
NEW — 11 a.m. May 20, 2009
Issaquah soccer wins
Issaquah High School goalkeeper Stephen Jacobson swatted away a shot with just over two minutes left Tuesday to preserve a 2-1 victory against visiting Rogers, of Puyallup, in the Eagles’ first state boys soccer tournament appearance.
Issaquah, 13-5-2, will play at Marysville-Pilchuck Saturday in the 4A state quarterfinals.
After a scoreless first half, Lucas Morais put Issaquah ahead 1-0 when he connected on a penalty kick at the 50th minutes. The Eagles went ahead almost 10 minutes later, when Connor Holmes headed in a throw-in from teammate Andrew Schubert.
Rogers scored at 63:32, but Issaquah held on to win its first state soccer game.
Eagles’ softball team cruises
Issaquah High School’s softball team cruised to a 11-1 victory against visiting Roosevelt Tuesday in the opening round of the 4A KingCo Conference tournament.
The Eagles play Lake Washington at 5 p.m. today at Redmond’s Hartman Park in the second round of the tournament.
Kelly Richards had three hits and drove in three runs for Issaquah against Roosevelt. Brielle Bray, Molly Nelson, Kenna Olsen and Kim Sekijima each had two hits for the Eagles. Winning pitcher Mikenzie Voves worked the first three innings and struck out five batters.
In other action, Bothell defeated Skyline 10-3. Lindsey Nicholson accounted for one of Skyline’s runs with a home run.
Liberty baseball rained out
The baseball playoff game between Liberty High School and West Seattle for a 3A state playoff berth Tuesday at Bellevue’s Bannerwood Park was called in the fifth inning because of rain.
The teams will resume the game today at 4 p.m. at Sammamish High School.
Skyline netter goes to state
Skyline High School’s Alisa Van Grunsven defeated Haillie Martin, of Roosevelt, 6-1, 6-4 Tuesday to place third in the 4A KingCo Conference singles tennis tournament and qualify for next week’s state tournament.
Armed Forces Day / May 16, 2009
May 19, 2009
Program makes theater membership affordable
May 19, 2009
As a young professional, it can be hard to savor the finer things in life when your budget is a shoestring, but Village Theatre can help you combat the lack of art in your life with a sweet deal. Read more
City could pay $2,000 tab for new bike map
May 19, 2009
City officials were set to consider spending $2,000 to make it easier for bicyclists to navigate Issaquah. Getting Around Issaquah Together sought money from the city Lodging Tax Fund to pay for bicycle maps, which would be distributed for free at area businesses. Read more
Issaquah High School stadium could be named after Gary Moore
May 19, 2009
Issaquah School Board members heard a proposal last week to change the name of Issaquah High School’s stadium in honor of former football coach and teacher Gary Moore. Read more
