Eagles start baseball season with 6-2 win over Highlanders
March 23, 2010
Grant Gellatly, Issaquah senior shortstop, rounds second base to third on a fifth-inning single by Devin O’Donnell. Both then scored against Hazen on a two-out RBI double by senior pitcher Shane Yarnell. By Greg Farra
After three hitless innings by both teams to start the game, the Issaquah High School baseball team rallied to defeat Hazen 6-2 at home March 17 to start the season.
Issaquah’s offense caught fire in the bottom of the fourth inning, and the rally began with Marcus Gaan being hit by a pitch followed by a run-scoring double by Spencer Rogers. Next, Devin O’Donnell was walked, and Shane Yarnell drove O’Donnell in with a double.
Bid awarded, construction to begin on I-90 undercrossing
March 23, 2010
Construction should start by late April on the long-planned Interstate 90 Undercrossing, a north-south connector meant to alleviate traffic on Front Street and state Route 900.
City Public Works Engineering Director Bob Brock said work should last about five months. The roadway should open to vehicles by the end of the year.
City Council members awarded a $1.46 million construction contract last week to complete the roadway. The council passed the measure in a unanimous vote without discussion. The particulars associated with undercrossing construction had been addressed in earlier meetings, including meetings late last year where officials discussed trees and wetlands damaged by construction.
A man walks on the East Lake Sammamish Trail at the Interstate 90 overpass, where the long-planned Interstate 90 north-south undercrossing connector will be. By Greg Farrar
The undercrossing will connect Northwest Gilman Boulevard to Southeast 56th Street via a two-lane roadway built from the traffic signal at the post office.
The city counts on the undercrossing to remove about 2,000 to 4,000 cars from Northwest Gilman Boulevard and 3,000 to 6,000 cars from Front Street North each day. Gilman Boulevard handles 29,000 cars per day; Front Street handles 49,000, city figures show. Read more
Comp plan changes favor electric cars
March 23, 2010
Officials could ease rules to allow more charging stations for electric vehicles in Issaquah, as the City Council considers the latest updates to the long-term growth blueprint. Read more
Patriots kick off title defense with pair of wins
March 23, 2010
Prep Roundup
By Tim Pfarr Ryan Maio, Liberty junior, dives into third base with an RBI-triple March 17 as the ball escapes from Juanita junior third baseman Chris Foss.
The Liberty High School Patriots began defense of their 3A/2A KingCo Conference title last week with two victories against the Juanita Rebels.
The Patriots won at Juanita 6-2 March 17 and beat the Rebels 10-9 March 19 at Liberty.
In the March 19 game, Liberty scored three times in the bottom of the sixth inning to overcome the Rebels. Jason Hubbard, Ryan Maio and John McLeod each had two hits for Liberty.
In the March 17 game, Hubbard drove in three runs and McLeod had three hits. Liberty scored four times in the top of the fourth inning to take a commanding lead. Cameron Talley had two hits for Liberty. Connor Sjolander was the winning pitcher. Read more
City gets conservation grants
March 23, 2010
City Council members accepted a pair of King Conservation District grants to improve Pickering Garden and mark storm drains. Read more
Issaquah looks to improve 2009’s surprise success
March 23, 2010
Soccer preview
Quinn Grisham, of Issaquah, leaps up to plant his head on the soccer ball during a match in April 2009. By Greg Farrar
The Issaquah High School boys soccer team was one of the biggest surprises in the 4A KingCo Conference last spring. Issaquah, an also-ran the previous year, reached the state playoffs for the first time.
The Eagles, however, are not satisfied with last season. They have even higher goals for this spring.
“The team wants to win the league title, and even the state championship,” Issaquah coach Jason Lichtenberger said.
But getting through the rugged KingCo could be a challenge. Read more
Robert John Laughlin
March 23, 2010
Robert John Laughlin, an Issaquah resident since 1992, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010. He was 90. Read more
Conservation district voters elect new board member
March 23, 2010
King Conservation District voters elected Renton resident Max Prinsen, a conservation district associate supervisor and the president of a wetland-conservation group, to the district board last week. Read more
Rescuers need help to find lost dogs taken from Eastern Washington home
March 23, 2010
A pair of dogs rescued from deplorable conditions from a Deer Park home escaped from foster care last week at a house between Issaquah and Preston. Now, rescuers need help to find the lost dogs. Read more
Chick rodeo roundup
March 23, 2010
Patrick Baker uses a gentle touch to round up five chicks March 20 at The Grange during the Chick Day giveaway. Grange employee Baker was working his first ‘chick rodeo’ for families who received five free chicks with any purchase that included chick feed. See video of the event at www.issaquahpress.com/category/videos. By Greg Farrar
