Calling for Kids fundraiser hopes to raise $1.4 million
September 29, 2009
The Issaquah Schools Foundation’s annual Calling for Kids fundraiser is in full swing and needs your contributions. Read more
Military News
September 29, 2009
Issaquah graduate completes Navy boot camp
Navy Seaman Lee Duwors, a 2009 graduate of Issaquah High School, recently completed basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Duwors completed a variety of training, including classroom study and practical instruction regarding naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
Officials weigh ground water concerns and hospital plans
September 29, 2009
City Council members will work to accommodate plans for underground fuel tanks at a hospital in the Issaquah Highlands and residents who questioned whether leaky tanks could contaminate ground water. Read more
Rapid response
September 29, 2009
What are your feelings about the number of unopposed races in city elections?
Apparently those unopposed have not done anything to cause someone to come forward who would do it differently.
Ken Sessler, Issaquah
I think it’s a shame that as city voters we don’t have any choice with some positions. With the large population that we have, you would think that more folks would have wanted to get involved in their local government.
Michele Forkner, Issaquah
I’ve not seen much publicity to increase awareness about the ability to run in a city election. Make it simple and easily accessible and more will run. Granted, if someone had a burning desire to serve, they would make a point of finding out how. But it might spark more people’s interest if the opportunity to run were marketed well.
Monica Drakes, Issaquah
Problem that mayor runs unopposed. No one thought that they could beat Ava (Frisinger), so now she doesn’t have to ponder her “shortfailings.” Not good.
Connie Marsh, Issaquah
It is sad there are not more people with the desire and time for public service. However, an election is necessary even in the unopposed races to allow every voting citizen the right to choose, which would include the choice of a write-in.
Nancy Ward, Issaquah
Sad that we do not have more new young participants.
Matthew Balkman, Issaquah
I think it is bad. If I lived in the city limits I would consider running against any unopposed candidate.
Jim Harris, Issaquah
It is demonstrative of how impactful our citizens strive to be in making our town better.
Bryan Weinstein, Issaquah
Dorothy L. (Counts) McLean
September 29, 2009
Dorothy McLean
Dorothy L. (Counts) McLean of Issaquah, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland, at the age of 81. She died of a heart attack. Read more
Arts calendar
September 29, 2009
OCTOBER
2nd
Darren Motamedy, 8-11 p.m. Pogacha, 120 N.W. Gilman Blvd., 392-5550 Read more
Swedish hospital campus Q&A set for tomorrow
September 28, 2009
NEW — 6 a.m. Sept. 28, 2009
Bring questions about the planned Issaquah Highlands hospital campus to a question-and-answer session with Swedish Medical Center officials Tuesday.
The session is from 5-6:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall South, 135 E. Sunset Way.
During the first phase of construction, crews will build the office building and outpatient center. Hospital executives said the initial phase would open in summer 2011. A second phase with 80 hospital beds is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2012. The second phase will eventually expand to 175 beds.
Volunteers needed for cyclist, pedestrian count starting Tuesday
September 27, 2009
NEW — 6 a.m. Sept. 27, 2009
Volunteers are needed to count cyclists and pedestrians using bike lanes, paths, sidewalks and roads.
State Department of Transportation and Cascade Bicycle Club officials organized the count.
Volunteers are needed Sept. 29 to Oct. 1; two shifts are available each day: 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. To volunteer, call the bicycle club at 206-957-0689, e-mail organizer@cascadebicycleclub.org or go to the club’s Web site.
Organizers targeted key areas in and around Issaquah to count: Front Street South and Newport Way Southwest; East Sunset Way and Sixth Ave Northeast; Newport Way Northwest and state Route 900; 17th Avenue Northwest and 12th Avenue Northwest; East Lake Sammamish Parkway and Southeast 43rd Avenue; Southeast Issaquah‐Fall City Road and Black Nugget Road.
DOT officials will use information from the count to track progress of a state goal to increase cycling and walking.
“When people have safe and convenient places to walk and bicycle, they are more likely to leave their car at home,” state Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond said in a news release. “This count helps us to measure the demand for and benefits of existing paths and trails, and to identify new needs.”
Salmon Days 2008 ranked as top festival worldwide
September 26, 2009
NEW — 6 a.m. Sept. 26, 2009
Judges ranked the 2008 Salmon Days Festival as the premier festival in the world, the Salmon Days Festivals Office announced Wednesday. The weekend-long event celebrated the theme “It’s a Wonderful Whirl.”
Salmon Days was awarded the prestigious Grande Pinnacle Award for Best Overall Festival Presentation during the International Festivals & Events Association awards ceremony Wednesday. Salmon Days also picked up seven other awards at the ceremony, in Indianapolis.
Salmon Days Ohfishal Festival Program 2009
September 25, 2009
