To The Editor
May 5, 2009
Choking game
Condolences to the Tork family for their loss; thanks for raising public awareness Read more
Renton City Council meets with Issaquah School Board
May 5, 2009
The Issaquah School Board and Renton City Council met April 27 to discuss events and upcoming projects, which affect both jurisdictions. Read more
Connie Fletcher won’t seek another school board term
May 5, 2009
Connie Fletcher
After serving16 years as a member of the Issaquah School Board, Connie Fletcher said she will not run for another term.
Her seat is open in the Nov. 3 election. Her term ends after certification of the election.
Board member Chad Magendanz, appointed in October, said he would seek election to his position. Read more
Off The Press
May 5, 2009
Even mothers who are gone are not forgotten
Bob Taylor Press sports editor
During my time on this planet, I have had some great mothers. There was Hilda, who gave birth to me and raised me during the pre-adult years. She left me with some outstanding values. Proud of her Finnish heritage, she instilled in me a love for my ancestors and relatives in the Scandinavian part of the world. Read more
Need to find a preschool?
May 5, 2009
Issaquah School District officials are hoping you’ll turn to them.
Issaquah awarded for sustainability efforts
May 5, 2009
Less than a week after city officials pocketed a King County award for environmental leadership, Issaquah received a national honor for its sustainability efforts. City officials announced the award April 27. Read more
Press Editorial
May 5, 2009
Expansion of landfill not acceptable
King County wants to extend the life of its regional landfill — located just three miles south of Issaquah city limits and within the Issaquah School District — for another three to 13 years. There is a better way. Read more
City could cap campaign donations
May 5, 2009
City Council candidates could be forced to dig deeper for donations if a new cap on campaign contributions is enacted. Read more
Council discusses transportation, luring businesses at retreat
May 5, 2009
Hunkered in a conference room for a rare weekend session, City Council members committed themselves to improve transportation, plan for future development and make it easier for new businesses to open in Issaquah. Read more
Teen gets ready to fly the friendly skies
May 5, 2009
Chris Gregg high above the state in one of four flights he’s completed with an instructor and his mother, Lynne Gregg. By Lynne Gregg
At age 4, a toy F-14 fighter jet given to him by his father sent Chris Gregg’s dreams into the blue. He’s been soaring to new heights ever since.
Now 13, he has logged more than 1,500 hours behind flight simulators and four hours behind the yolk of an actual plane.
“It’s just amazingly beautiful,” he said. “Just seeing the beauty of it and the feel of it makes me want to go back and back.”
Sitting in his room, Chris, an Issaquah Middle School student, has access to hundreds of planes he can test on his personal computer.
“I’ve flown fighter jets, dreamliners and commercial aircraft. Then, there’s the ones that are designed like soda cans,” he said, laughing. Read more
