Clubs
May 25, 2010
This week
ArtEAST: 6:30 p.m. first Monday, Up Front Art Gallery, 48 Front St. N., www.arteast.org or 392-3191
The Eastside Welcome Club: 10 a.m. first Wednesday, Terri 641-8341
Issaquah Amateur Radio Club: 7 p.m. first Wednesday, Issaquah Valley Senior Center, 75 N.E. Creek Way, 392-7623
Issaquah Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary: 7:30 p.m. fourth Wednesday, 175 Front St. N., 392-6751
Issaquah Emblem Club: 7 p.m. first Wednesday, Elks Lodge, 765 Rainier Blvd. N., 392-7024
Issaquah Sportsmen’s Club: 7:30 p.m. first Monday, Sportsmen’s Clubhouse, 600 S.E. Evans St., 392-3311
Issaquah Valley Rock Club: last Friday, Issaquah Valley Senior Center, 75 N.E. Creek Way, 868-7229, Information@issaquahrockclub.org Read more
Who’s News
May 25, 2010
Young magician honored at regional magic convention
Matt Wells
Matt Wells, an 11-year-old fifth-grader from Clark Elementary School, was honored with two trophies May 1 in the Northwest Magic Jamboree, a regional magic convention in Newberg, Ore.
Wells, also known as “Mattdini,” took second place in the Stage Magic competition, as well as the overall Showmanship Award.
The Magic Jamboree, which started in 1989, draws magicians from throughout the Northwest for a weekend of stage shows, close-up magic, lectures, vendors and camaraderie.
After Wells’ performance — featuring a card routine, multiplying balls and levitating a cane — renowned illusionist and event host Stan Kramien rewarded Wells with a complimentary registration to next year’s jamboree and invited him to give an additional performance at this year’s event.
Issaquah resident and eligible bachelor makes mark on ‘The Bachelorette’
May 25, 2010
NEW — 4:35 p.m. May 25, 2010
Forget about first date jitters. Issaquah resident John Crivello, 32, was the first to drop to one knee and propose during the sixth season premiere of ABC’s “The Bachelorette” on Monday night.
The lucky girl? Ali Fedotowsky, 25, who is looking for her own love after being on the previous season of “The Bachelor.”
Crivello grew up in Mukilteo and is in hotel business development, according to a bio posted on the show’s website. The bio says his favorite holiday is Christmas, and the three items he’d bring to a desert island are a surfboard, water desalination kit and a hunting knife.
Find out if downloads zoom or crawl with new website
May 25, 2010
NEW — 6 a.m. May 25, 2010
Ladies and gentleman, start your browsers: The state has unveiled a new website for Internet speed tests.
The state Department of Information Services launched a new section of the Washington Broadband Mapping Program on Friday. New features on the site include a statewide interactive map, and a speed test application to allow users to test actual Internet download and upload speeds against the speeds advertised by Internet service providers. Find the map here.
If promised blazing download speeds feel more sluggish than providers promised, the reason might be geographic.
Issaquah Police release new details about beating of suspected rapist
May 24, 2010
NEW — 7:05 p.m. May 24, 2010
Issaquah Police arrested two men for assault early Sunday, after police said the men attacked a suspected rapist in revenge.
Officers responded to a rape report at a residence in the 400 block of Northeast Birch Street at about 2 a.m. Police discovered a 31-year-old Kirkland man, unconscious and bleeding from the face and head, at the residence. Officers said the man had been reported as the suspect in the rape.
Medics transported him to Harborview Medical Center for treatment. Charges against the man remain pending until he recovers from his injuries and can be interviewed by investigators.
Join Carnation farmer in discussion about homegrown produce
May 24, 2010
NEW — 4:15 p.m. May 24, 2010
Learn about homegrown wares raised in Eastside soil Monday night.
Erick Haakenson, owner of Jubilee Biodynamic Farm in Carnation, will talk about traditional farming methods at Zeeks Pizza, 2525 N.E. Park Drive. The discussion starts at 7:30 p.m.
“I don’t think most people in Issaquah realize that one of the best places in America for local sustainable farming is the Carnation Valley,” Haakenson wrote in a post last week on the farm website. “If you are curious to know the difference between a local sustainable farm and a large industrial farm, we invite you to come and listen to Erick next Monday night — it could change your life (I’m not exaggerating).”
Haakenson and his wife, Wendy, grow organic fruits and vegetables, as well as grass-fed beef.
City leaders select architect for downtown parks
May 24, 2010
NEW — 12:17 p.m. May 24, 2010
City parks officials picked a Seattle landscape architect to plan the “crown jewel” of the municipal parks system — a network of parks at the confluence of Issaquah Creek and the East Fork in downtown Issaquah.
The confluence area includes three contiguous properties: Tollë Anderson, Cybil-Madeline and Issaquah Creek parks. City leaders refer to the area as the “crown jewel” of city parks.
The city selected The Berger Partnership, the firm responsible for redevelopment at Warren G. Magnuson and Cal Anderson parks in Seattle. Officials announced the deal Monday.
Washington State Patrol reminds drivers to properly secure loads
May 24, 2010
NEW — 6 a.m. May 24, 2010
Washington State Patrol leaders remind drivers of the importance of properly securing loads on their vehicles.
State law requires drivers to secure loads before taking to roads.
Maria’s Law was named for Maria Federici, of Renton, who was severely injured by an entertainment center that fell off an open trailer while she was driving on Interstate 405.
The law made it a crime to fail to secure a load that results in bodily injury. Conviction could bring up to one year in jail and $5,000 in fines. The person injured would also have access to a state compensation fund for crime victims.
Issaquah Police arrest men suspected in rapist attack
May 23, 2010
NEW — 11:42 a.m. May 23, 2010
Issaquah Police arrested two men for assault early Sunday after police said they attacked a suspected rapist.
Officers responded to a rape report at residence in the 400 block of Northeast Birch Street at about 2 a.m. Police discovered a 31-year-old Kirkland man, unconscious and bleeding from the face and head, at the residence. Officers said the man had been reported as the suspect in the rape.
Medics transported him to Harborview Medical Center for treatment.
The Issaquah Press honored as best nondaily newspaper
May 23, 2010
NEW — 8 a.m. May 23, 2010
The Issaquah Press has been named the No. 1 nondaily newspaper in the Pacific Northwest.
The regional Society of Professional Journalists chapter announced the general excellence award Saturday night. The Press competed against publications in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
Staffers also earned individual awards at the Meydenbauer Center ceremony.
