Skyline learns from a master
December 3, 2008
NEW — 9:35 a.m. Dec. 3, 2008
- Skyline’s football team practiced at the new Seattle Seahawks indoor practice facility (Virginia Mason Athletic Center) Dec. 2. Seahawks Coach Mike Holmgren addresses the team as Skyline’s coach, Mat Taylor, looks on. Skyline will face Issaquah at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 in an attempt to win their second consecutive state title.
Photo by Jim Simpkins
Eagles ready to soar
December 2, 2008
Issaquah’s football fans scream for their team prior to kickoff at the 4A state semifinal football game Nov. 29 against Central Kitsap. The Eagles’ 31-13 win puts them in the championship game against league rival Skyline Dec. 5.
Bring your car and toys to Jingle Bell Cruz
December 2, 2008
NEW — 1:58 p.m. Dec. 2, 2008
Rain or shine, cruise on down to the XXX Rootbeer Drive-in for the annual XXX Jingle Bell Cruz and Toys 4 Tots drive Sunday. Read more
City to shoulder county budget burdens
December 2, 2008
Local nonprofit groups have to get by on less
The Metropolitan King County Council has passed a budget for 2009 that plugs, at least temporarily, a $93 million hole in the general fund. But while that is good for the county, it will have a decidedly mixed effect on Issaquah. Read more
Issaquah man is Rhodes scholar
December 2, 2008
If graduating from Harvard in June 2009 isn’t enough, Kyle Haddad-Fonda, 22, of Issaquah, is one of 32 U.S. men and women accepted to study at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar.
Kyle Haddad-Fonda
After a lengthy and intimidating process, including eight letters of recommendation and an interview, Haddad-Fonda was chosen last week for the scholarship.
Haddad-Fonda talked with The Press about his amazing accomplishments and what he intends to work on in England. Read more
Schools foundation director moves on
December 2, 2008
After nearly 10 years, the Issaquah Schools Foundation is looking for new leadership.
Robin Callahan
Robin Callahan, the foundation’s executive director, announced her resignation — effective June 30 — to board members in September.
“Robin has brought her intelligence, wisdom, compassion and her willingness to do any task needed to cultivate the partnership between the Issaquah Schools Foundation and the Issaquah School District,” said Eve Martine, foundation board president. “She has spent a decade helping to make this a strong district for all students.” Read more
Fifth District incumbents win, Democrats take 41st seats
December 2, 2008
The majority of voters in Issaquah’s two legislative districts voted party line — 5th District voters re-elected incumbent Republicans and the 41st District voted in a slate of Democrats. Read more
Negotiations are under way for Issaquah High School traffic fixes
December 2, 2008
As part of its big remodeling project for Issaquah High School, Issaquah School District officials are obligated to mitigate traffic impacts in the city. But how and where to do that has not been settled. Read more
Boehm Pool upgrades favored in study
December 2, 2008
Results of an aquatics feasibility study were unveiled to the public and City Council Nov. 25, and they have clarified the options for new or improved swimming pools in Issaquah. The most feasible — and most popular — are either to conduct a major overhaul of Julius Boehm Pool, or to build a new pool complex in the Issaquah Highlands.
Merry Christmas Issaquah fund helps ordinary people through tough times
December 2, 2008
There are charities willing to help people in need, but just who are those people? Often, it’s the very people who are trying to help themselves.
Merry Christmas Issaquah Fund
• A woman got an infection in her hand and was not able to work for six weeks. The power company was about to shut off the electricity when she called for help. With small children at home, heat was a necessity.
• An unemployed man got a job offer, but needed help with bus tickets to get to the job, just until he got paid. Read more
